Bringing Santosha to the Holiday Season

 Santosha, the second niyama, is the practice of cultivating contentment. Practicing contentment means we appreciate the blessings we already enjoy rather than wishing for something we think we lack. Santosha helps us recognize our inherent completeness, just as we are. Contentment leads to a quiet, satisfied mind, a mind that celebrates the perfection of each moment.

She recommends a pranayama practice called the * “Resurrection Breath”  that she often teaches her clients to help them shift their attention from focusing on the past, or worrying about the future, to the present moment.  

How To Practice Resurrection Breath

1. Sitting comfortably with your head facing forward, inhale through your nose.
2. Turning your head to look over your left shoulder, double exhale out of your mouth, making a “haa haa” sound.
3. As you inhale, bring your head back to the center.
4. On your next exhale, turn your head over your right shoulder and blow out through pursed lips.
5. Inhale and return your head to the center.
6. Exhale and bow your chin to your heart center, allowing yourself to connect to the present moment.

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