Yoga for a Broken Heart - Part 2- Deep Rest

When was the last time you rested deeply?  Really allowed yourself just to sink into a deeply restorative rest. All to often the definition of our practice is active, working out, getting a great sweat. And reserve time for resting when we are on vacation kicking our feet up with a good book, but even then you are not resting your mind is still active. My task for you this week is to allow yourself just 20 minutes EVERY DAY to do nothing but restore. Let go of doing.

 Our yoga journey is meant to help us reclaim that part of ourselves that is never changing, that part of us that is the same as it was before we had a name. In order to do this we need to let go of resistance. Mostly we are aware of the resistance of outer circumstances, but how often do we consider the inner resistances that hold us back,  mainly the endless cycle of  negative thinking that you may not even notice as you move busily about your day. You would be surprised at what you can accomplish when you let go of resistance.

The biggest challenge may be to find 20 minutes in the day to do the practice or a quiet place to do it. But this is part of self care. Part of your commitment to healing yourself. Motivate yourself and know that you are important enough to take this time  out for healing. Even if it means going into the closet or sitting in your car to get away. It is our birthright to be peaceful and free. This is one of the most important steps to realizing that freedom.

Here is a link to the deep relaxation practice. Let me know how you do!