It's Hard to Get Down to the Floor
I have many students tell me that they find it very hard to practice yoga on the floor. Some folks are seniors. Others are dealing with knee or wrist pain.
Guess what? They can still have an amazing yoga practice! We just move to a sturdy chair. You’d be amazed at how many yoga movements can be done while seated. And you don’t have to wait for a yoga session to do them! I love to remind people that they can take the movements while on a Zoom call, while watching Netflix, or anytime they are seated (well, maybe not while driving!)
In fact, today I had a student currently in physical therapy for back pain. She shared her exercises with me and I adapted them all to a chair. She loved it!
I truly love to customize yoga poses for each person’s unique needs, whether that be taking movements in a chair, using a variety of props to assist, or accommodating larger bodies!
Examples of Self Care to Inspire You
Self Care.
What comes to mind when you hear these words? My guess it is different for everyone! Is self care selfish? A luxury that only the rich and famous can do? Too time-consuming? Nope, absolutely not, and doesn’t have to be!
Neil Pearson, a pain science specialist, had this to say about self care in his book Yoga and Science in Pain Care: Treating the Person in Pain:
“Self care isn’t selfish. It’s healthcare. It’s empowerment. It leads to real, measurable, physiological changes.”
Take a moment to read that again. And then take a few moments to consider what self care looks like to you. Here are a few ideas to get you started!
Yoga (of course!)
Massage
Nap
Walk in the woods
Walk at the beach
Play with your dog or cat
Read a book
Buy some flowers
Garden
Do a craft
Go to your favorite coffee shop and savor a cup of something warm
Sing out loud
Go for a drive
Make your favorite meal or dessert
Dance
Buy and use a fancy pen
Stroll around the mall or favorite store
Light a scented candle or diffuse a favorite essential oil
Watch the sun rise or set
Manicure or Pedicure (or both!)
I hope the above quote and list inspire you to take just a few minutes for self care. You’ll feel better — and you’re loved ones will also benefit!
Yoga and Meditation as a Complement to Modern Medicine When Fighting Viruses
Some good news about how yoga and meditation can help fight illness!
Can Strength Training Improve Your Mood?
I recently completed a teacher training on incorporating strengthen training in my yoga teaching. I know all of our bodies could benefit from greater strength. But I didn’t realize it had a positive effect on MOOD How exciting is that?
Read more below!
Yoga for Better Sleep
Do you struggle to get a good night’s sleep? Perhaps you have trouble falling asleep. Or you wake up several times a night. Very gentle yoga can help! Click the link below; I offer all of the poses mentioned in my classes.