I am very aware that my body needs extra stretching right now. It feels so good to keep the body light and open at this time of year. The shorter, darker days, cold, wet weather and demands of the approaching holiday season can have a cumulative effect on body and the mind.
Our yoga practice may require extra thought and planning. I am including shoulder rolls, spine twists and all kinds of stretching to create space in the joints and prevent tension setting in. The more relaxed and open we become, the better we feel and we create space to allow all manner of possibilities in.
In addition I am holding back from certain poses, the deeply yin forward bends notably. The tissues of the body are less elastic in the cold weather and we may not have the range of movement that is available at other times. By applying mindfulness to our yoga practice we can stay safe, healthy and enjoy what is to come.
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