THEME: “SOFTNESS AND SENSES”
Sometimes taking a moment to reconnect and ground ourselves is all we need. The power of taking even just one minute to re-centre ourselves can aid our ability to relax our bodies and minds, and move forward with the task or day at hand.
This month’s program is all about grounding ourselves, and finding softness through connecting to our senses.
Remember to pause this month, take a moment to nourish and nurture, and as always take what you need from the program and leave what doesn’t serve you.
MEDITATION: “5 SENSES MEDITATION”
Time: 13 minutes
When to practice: WHEN YOU NEED TO FEEL GROUNDED AND WELCOME SOFTNESS INTO THE MOMENT
This meditation serve to help us feel grounded and find softness within the moment. When our body and mind feel busy and overwhelmed, we can take a moment reconnecting to the present through awareness of the senses.
Grab a blanket and get cosy. You can do this anytime yourself, with your students, or with your family members too. Simply click on the audio link and settle in.
We are here for you, for them.
RESTORATIVE YOGA POSES
We wanted to share some easy gentle seated postures you can do this month all while remaining sat at your desk chair or sofa. These postures serve to allow a moment to reconnect, pause, and gently stretch out the upper body when it’s needed.
(FOLLOW ALONG WITH JEN IN THE VIDEOs BELOW.)
Breathing exercise: BREATHE INTO THE NOSE
This is a lovely grounding breathing technique which you can practice at any time of the day. Take a moment to pause, find a comfortable seat, and simply inhale slowly through your nose and exhale out of your nose. Tune into the cool air entering your nostrils, and the warmer air leaving them, maybe notice the sound of the breath and how your body expands and contracts as you breathe.
Repeat at least three times.
Take your time, there is no rush. Go at your own pace.
(watch the video below FOR GUIDANCE WITH JEN)
“FINDING SOFTNESS” MANTRA
ADDITIONAL ACTIVITIES
MORNING HOT DRINK RITUAL
Each morning, set aside a moment or two to make yourself your favourite drink, this could be your favourite tea or coffee, or to kick start your digestion and prevent build up of toxins, lemon and ginger in warm water can help. As the water boils, take a few slow breaths, then carefully prepare your drink, feel the warmth from the steam, take a big breath in through your nose as you awaken your sense of smell. Be aware and present throughout the process. Take a moment to yourself and enjoy.
EVENING CANDLELIGHT
Dimming your lights, and even just using candle light in the evening after dark, can greatly benefit mood and sleep. Bright light in the evening surpasses the hormone Melatonin which signals to the body it is soon to rest, so adjusting your light can allow time for body and mind to adjust and prepare for a more restful sleep. If you have children, why not make it fun with an evening marshmallow and story time around the ‘campfire’ candles.
RELAXING BACKGROUND MUSIC
Our recommendations this month for when you need to unwind.
WITH GRATITUDE
