Jo Walker Yoga

As the seasons change and chilly weather tempts us to hibernate, while the the world is tempting us to go go go, it is important to listen to our bodies. This is the natural time of year to slow down, as we slip on our cozy sweaters and fuzzy socks.

Here are a few things we can consider as we focus our practice and set our intentions:

1. Being enough. When you feel the pressure to do more, be more, plan more, spend more, and go more, respect your limits and decide that you are enough. Your body is enough. Slow down, appreciate the current situation, and be content.

2. Breathing. Our lungs are designed to carry oxygen to our blood stream, and with each deep inhale you bring a fresh supply. Breathing deeply and slowly brings the calm that you need in the midst of the rush of the holiday season.

3. Modifications. Learn to give yourself help when you need it. Raise the level of the earth with a block. Stabilize your joint with a strap. Rest in child’s pose when you need to. Self-care begins with knowing your limits.

Over the course of the next few months, remember to slow down, breathe, and take care of yourself.