 Why is it that some of us wait until we are sick & tired to make changes?
Human nature. We tend to be lazy unless we choose otherwise. It's not about shaming or blaming ourselves. It's about being kind to ourselves. How do we do that? Many ways! I have found we get the most benefit when we tend to our whole self: body, mind, and spirit. Body: Our food, our rest, our movement Mind: Our meditation, our stress management tools Spirit: Our energy, our prayer, our connection to the formless At the Sanctuary, our services are designed to both work from the outside in, and the inside out. >>>Explore services here. Also, check out Stephanie's 11/2 workshop on Living in the Now. Don't wait until the challenging times arrive, or become "too much", to do something about it. Part of being kind is building your self care tool bag. >>>Workshop details here.  Sounds counter intuitive yet it works!
This simple practice, called BRFWA, brings us back to a relaxed state where our mind & emotions are in balance. From this place of emotional balance or equanimity, we are able to ride the mental/emotional wave without drowning in it. In equanimity we find our way back to peace and clarity. Once clear, we are able to take action that keep us both aligned to our true nature and at peace. BRFWA Explained: Breathe: As a wave of thought or emotion comes over you, slow down your breath. Allow your breath to flow freely in and out. Relax: As you slow down your breath, your mind and body will begin to relax. Soften your muscles, let go of mental and physical tension. Feel: As you relax, you are able to soften into what you are feeling. Stay open to the sensations and emotions moving through you in this moment. Watch: While feeling, you watch your experience closely, neither grasping what is pleasant nor pushing away what is painful. Allow: As you watch, you allow the process to unfold. You accept yourself and your experience exactly as it is, dropping the need to change it in any way. BRWFA is the practice of being present. Being present is what we learn during meditation. Our services are designed to help you slow down and come back to you! >>>Book Now  September is yet another month of transition for many of us.
Back to school, back to work. Some are experiencing an empty nest for the first time. Some are experiencing the loss of a loved one, a relationship, a way of life. Now what? With transition often comes a lot of complex and intense emotions. We may experience feeling "weird", unhinged, even afraid. We may ask, "Who Am I Now"? Inhale curiosity. Exhale control. Emotions and feeling "weird" are part of the human condition. As one of my Bikram yoga teacher says when we are in camel pose (deepest backbend of class/challenging posture), "it's normal to feel weird and weird to feel normal". Ha! Give yourself grace. We are here to support you. Our services are designed to provide sanctuary for body, mind, and spirit. Take Care of Yourself!!! >>>Book Now |
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