as we cycle through the seasons with mindfulness to recognize and appreciate the everyday miracles, engaging in practice of Self-Care.
Q. Why is Flow & Yin practice especially potent when done with intentions ?
A. Intention setting clarifies why you are on the mat and if the practice is in alignment with the authentic you.
Some one may think of an “intention” as similar to goal setting. There’s a subtle difference from a common new year resolution:
I want to lose weight and for that goal I will lose 10 lbs this month.
vs. I am responsible for my heart health.
vs. I am the curator of my emotions and know how to manage them.
Or … I set aside the time I deserve to cultivate self-love and care so that I can reconnect with my natural flow of rhythm to shine bright to be the light for others. (then I find that, the common goals, then, is reached.)
OR I take this precious time to decompress, detox and recharge with the renewed flow.
Whatever intention you set will serve you than at times you mindlessly show up while showing up is sometimes all you need to do. Show up and Flow. Then the process will naturally unfold:
First “experience” and feel with all 5 senses; clear the energy blockages; invite your very own “FLOW”; integrate; then embody the practice over time. Notice the gradual sharpening of the senses and allow ourselves to practice with non-judgement. The only goal is to better know ourselves so that our inner wisdom may once again, shine through. If it were some hashtag, yes, it would read – Do You; Be You:) and that may not be the pretzel pose.
Q. What is my attention sharing this practice and who would it serve?
A. This practice, alone, or by complemented by others, integrated as whole, will serve those who:
- seek
- question
- lighten up
- find acceptance & grace
- detox and … reach an ideal healthy weight
- gain flexibility in mind and body
- desire freedom from pain & suffering
- desire transformation
- desire new idea, new paths, beyond the old patterns.
- increased self-esteem; CONFIDENCE
& ultimately be fully at ease in one’s own skin:)