It seems that right after Halloween the Christmas MADNESS hits, people forget about Thanksgiving, and stores have had Christmas merchandise out since August. With all of this pressure to go to every store that has a sale, figuring out who to get gifts for, what house the holidays will be at………and the list could go on and on and on and on and on…. With all of these different things floating around in our minds, disrupting any peacefulness that once lived there…..the stress starts to build and the holidays loose their meaning a little bit. Yoga has helped me so much actually remember the meaning of the holidays. It’s not what you get gifted or what you are gifting to someone, but it’s the time spent together…laughing, smiling, enjoying each other’s company. During the holidays especially I get really overwhelmed and stressed out because of large gatherings with my family. This is due to all of my medical stuff I have and it can be exhausting to talk to family members, friends, even my boyfriend. Which sucks, because I love seeing my family, friends, and my man….but, sometimes it takes to much of a toll on myself to do it. So I use yoga to center myself and to find a little bit of sanity that I keep in the back of my mind and when things become difficult I just use a little piece of that sanity and zen out. I also look and use different feet and arms positions….even neck and hand/finger positions (mudras) to help promote energy and happiness. And if that does not work, than I just excuse myself and lay down for a bit….allowing my body to physically destress. Because you need to make yourself happy before you can shine some happiness on other people. Peace, Love, & Zen
I’ll see you on your mat,
The Curvy Yogini