Wag-a-Yoga: Healing & Revitalization with Kay T Ananda Yoga Therapy

Many people believe they have an insomnia and by fixating on that belief, the groove of that fear makes an imprint so much that it’s a tattoo they wear.
While I have compassion for those who truly suffer …and suffer they do; it’s rough, yes, but for some I want to say
No You do not have a sleep disorder…
Did the full moon keep you up last night?

Did you run into some interesting people? Were they howling? What is it about the full moon? Is there a Werewolf within us all?If so, then, what kind are you?
Found this to be so funny – a Scarlet Warrior !? Too funny.

******* So just wanted to tell you that …

You are normal. As a student of Aryuveda and human behaviors, quite normal. You do not need any medications. You do not need any drugs. Trust your inner instinct. You are reverting to the primitive natural sleep pattern so … it’s quite natural and rather than stressing over the idea and labeling it as insomnia, just appreciate the quiet peace that break affords you and spend that time well. You might come to relish the quiet stillness, learn to embrace the darkness. Without turning on the iPad, iPhone – no electronics but you know the old fashion … books? or magazines … Read; write; Be a poet a novelist; wrap gifts; meditate… Here’s what I am talking about. Click here for the New York Times article – know that you are okay.

Having said that, you do need to go to bed earlier for the 2-sleep pattern to make sense … that is, if you have to get up early to go to work or care for others – you may not be afforded the sufficient second phase so … For most doshic types, ideally under the covers by 10pm. Allow the natural awakening in the middle of the night or morning – you are not disturbed – it’s normal – some of the best ideas and creations take place when our intuition is between the dreams and various degrees of clarity … do not loop into or think toxic thoughts, only sweet thoughts to breed more sweet thoughts – stir in that spoon full of sweetness into those streams of consciousness and meditate. Amazing how the fuzz dissipates and we are able to untangle the knots in the threads of thoughts … then go back to sleep for few to couple of hours; sum of the total hopefully is 8 hours. Good Night.

Rainy days and foul weather tend to bring more people to gyms and yoga studios. Or some to stay home and reconnect with family and friends in front of the hearth (aka kitchen?). Heading into darker mornings, shorter days, colder temperatures with nips and frost in the air. Bring out the coats and jackets, the turtlenecks. My girlfriend up in Portland, however said she loves this weather where there’s rain outside and you hear the pitter-patter on the rooftops, snuggled up in a warm and cozy home, a sanctuary. It’s when she does a lot of reading, baking and cooking. According to her, best time to be reflective and creative – making jams and preserves … ahhh, the scent that fills the kitchen and spills into rest of the living space. Then curling up with a good book. Then … practice some yoga 🙂 If you are harried and have no such luxury caring for others and that job, that job … carve out a time to not only exercise (walks with umbrella in hand and boots – refreshing!) but to … decompress and reconnect. Feel better. Stay well.