Dear Readers,
More and more it seems our busy lives allow us less and less time to relax and reflect. However, as scientists keep researching the way the brain and body works, it is apparent that we need downtime. As usual, I'm way ahead of the masses and have been incorporating yoga and relaxation into my daily schedule.
One of my favorite modes to achieve relaxation is through Savasana. I don't save the pose for an "end of practice" only exercise. When I feel anxious or stressed or a little bit sleepy, I lay myself down and unclench my muscles and allow my body to become heavy. My breathing is natural, though it tends to be on the deep side as I like to inhale deeply through my nose. Some people mistakenly believe that I am sleeping when I am in this pose, but that couldn't be further from the truth. I'm very present and aware during this phase. Then, when I'm ready to come out of the pose, I flex my little toesies and pulse my leggies before propping myself up on my side and then coming to a full standing position. I feel rejuvenated and refreshed after this and I love it so much that if I notice that nothing is really going on, I might squeeze in one downward dog and then just return to Savasana.
When my gruelling work schedule has made me particularly lethargic, I nap. Sometimes I'll take my naps during my fifteen. If anyone has a problem with it, it's really not my problem.
Take my advice readers.
Yours truly,
Sweetie P Clark
