What an apt post for me when it has been ages since I have I have been active on my yoga blog. What is it that makes it so hard to restart something when you have been away from it for whatever reason? Many of you will have experienced a break in your yoga practice for a period of time and it can be very hard to kick-start the healthy habit of spending time on your mat.
Spring is such a great time for new beginnings though and it is worth reflecting on just what has happened over the winter season. That period of dormancy or quiet time has provided the opportunity for a much needed rest for nature and perhaps yourself. With the rising soil temperatures and warmth of the sun there is increasing vitality and energy resulting in all sorts of growth and the need to be pare back the dead wood which in itself is a good thing. If you spend some time outdoors you can feel the promise of spring ..an opportunity for movement forward.
In the same way look at your own life ..what needs to be pared back? Ask yourself “am I aware of increasing vitality of spring? Is there anything I can do to embrace this period of growth to enhance my life?” If your yoga practice has slipped do not be afraid to roll out the mat again…be kind and gentle with yourself. Start slowly and build up using practices like gentle back bends – those wonderful extroverting poses, include a few rounds of salute to the sun, take your shoes off and free up your feet, start your day with mantra chanting or join a new class.
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