Breathe-in as deeply as possible for optimum support. Breathe-out as deeply as doable for ultimate release. The deeper the better. Then notice the many phrases your yoga teacher utters that are sexual innuendos and giggle. 🤭
Memorize Sanskrit names for a better yogic appreciation, understanding and practice. Commit to memory peoples’ names and enjoy better relationships, connections and, therefore, quality of life. 👯♀️
Evenings are sacred. Pick a time. Completely shut off all work (and electronics). Focus on family. Repeat daily.
SAMANA: Balance INTAKE - prana - and RELEASE - apana - with EQUAL parts IN breath and OUT breath. CALIBRATE your and your family’s days by pairing activities that require energy EXPENDITURE with those that provide and REPLENISH your energy. One and then the other, if possible. In and out. EG - a calm, silent car ride to a busy, boisterous restaurant; dinner together at the table after free and wild outdoor playtime; reading in bed post karaoke dance party. Unscheduled, luxuriant weekends to sandwich frenetic, packed weekdays.
Zero in on these THREE pillars : Bhanda ~ Drishti ~ Pranayama
Bhanda - Energy lock (root, diaphragm, throat…)
Drishti - Gaze
Pranayama - Breath regulation
Approach your yoga postures easy-like. And then solve your worldly “problems” equally EASY-LIKE.
First FOLD then EXTEND.
(Yes, it’s also a metaphor).
Make Yoga Class your PRAYER for one whole hour (or more…)
Is it RELEVANT ?? The new 2025 Spring Cleaning Mantra Q.
As time passes it is only logical that objects increase in nostalgia. Therefore, RELEVANCE - appropriateness to the current time, period, or circumstances; of contemporary interest - is the requirement. Every article of clothing, dish, toy and doodad must pass the ‘significant and demonstrable bearing on the matter at hand’ test - obligation to be appurtenant to life RIGHT NOW!
First twist THEN extend.
