As we come into the new year it can be a time of reflection; paging through the events that we experienced in the past year, both positive and negative. Much like an outline for a book we bring these moments together and within them form where we might see ourselves in the next chapter of our lives. From our experiences we form our values, our priorities, our life's journey. We don't need to throw things out, as that would say that what occurred was not of value; this can create anxiety. I would suggest that we reflect, without judgement, without thinking that we need to fix it. Let us, like the closets that store our clothes, and shoes, and whatever else we find there; let us see these things, feel these things, let go of what no longer serves us so that we can make room for possible new adventures or new ideas or reimagining what is already there.
If you could have for props: Mat, Blanket, Blocks (or two equal sized books), a Strap of some sort, and a Firm Pillow by your mat before practice, that would be wonderful.
Core & Balance: Rejuvenating & Reimagining Practice
TRY THIS PRACTICE FOR MAKING SPACE
Take a moment to gather yourself here.
Let your body land on the ground.
Let your breath arrive in your body.
Let your mind rest on your breath in your body.
Here, now.
Your breath will gently unravel the tension it meets.
Your breath will tenderly expand you inside.
Allow your breath to unwind you,
unfurl you.
Let yourself be opened by your breath.
Allow your breath to rise and fall.
Let it flow in and out of you,
on its own, softening everything in its path.
Expanding you.
You’re bigger than you think you are.
Adapted from my book, Deep Listening by Jillian Pransky
Much like the trunk of a tree its roots are what holds it to the earth. So too does our lower body. Beginning with your feet, which ground you to the earth much like the roots. Our legs are the trunk, holding us strong with their many layers of muscles, tendons, ligaments and bones. The torso brings the two together so that we can spread our branches knowing that the base is strong.
If you could have for props: Mat, Blanket, Blocks (or two equal sized books), a Strap of some sort, and a Firm Pillow by your mat before practice, that would be wonderful.
Core & Balance: Ankle Strengthening Practice
Let us take ourselves into our practice. Let us remind our selves to
slow down to ground into our trunks, to feel our foundation. Let us tap
into the joy and the good that surrounds us.
For those that do not attend the regular zoom Core & Balance class the cost is $10.00. Payments can be made to:
Resources:
https://www.jillianpransky.com/blog/2018/8/6/making-space-versus-letting-go
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