Tuesday, 25 November 2008

Coming into stillness


A glance up at the skyline reveals that the trees have shed their leaves, and are now bare and silhouetted. The days and nights are cold and wonderfully still, winter time is upon us.

I am enjoying the stillness and using my yoga to connect deeply with the seasonal mood. At the start of practice one may enjoy coming into a quiet seated posture in preparation for pranayama.

Drawing one’s attention and focus inwards as the trees withdraw their life force, we become stiller, quieter, and connect with our inner self. During breathwork, see if there is a natural pause available at the end of the inhalation and exhalation.If it is comfortable, place your attention there and allow the pause to lengthen. Take time at the end of practice for a long savasana; go deep and fall into the centre of yourself.

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