PULSE
Vitality is the personal chi of the body.
In its free-flowing state its like party energy pumping through one’s entire being. It makes you want to be and go and do – everything!
When this basic energy gets blocked or clogged – ‘life is a drag’. Courage, strength and security become cloudy, and fear begins to erode our fundamental potency.
This department is a mix of customary, fresh and sometimes unusual strategies for keeping energy Pulsing through the body.
Savasana
Savasana, also known as the corpse pose, is well-respected for its restorative benefits. Practising this yoga posture after work, but before the evening meal, grounds and refreshes both body and mind. Because it alleviates fatigue it is particularly useful for recharging before an active evening. And yet, its calming effects make it effective in a sleep prep routine.
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Timing
Whenever you feel stressed and/or fatigued. All season. 20 minutes.
Benefits
- rejuvenates body and mind
- promotes deep relaxation
- teaches body scan focus
- stimulates blood circulation
- alleviates fatigue
Supplies
mat or bed; a blanket; pillow (under knees)
Site Preparation
Choose a quiet place where you will not be disturbed. Turn off all electronics including the phone, radio, tv, music … Get comfortable according to your preferences – dim the lights; sit or lie down; eyes may be open or closed.
Mindfulness
Settle into your position. Take 3 (or more) long, slow deep breaths (through your nostrils) to relax into a mindful state. Allow the calm to begin to permeate your entire being.
Practice
1. Lie down on your back. Place a pillow under your knees and cover yourself |
