Resetting the Patterns
If you’ve been feeling a little off, tired, cloudy in the mind, perhaps plans have been changed unexpectantly, over the few weeks. You are not alone. There have been a lot of shifts and significant events happening in the universe, and no I’m not talking about politics. There’s been a full moon, and a new moon, a partial eclipse, and mercury is in retrograde until April 6. When significant events like this occur, it can throw off our sleep, impact our emotions and responses, and leave us feeling like ‘what the heck is happening?”.
If you are reading this with no belief, or desire for concern, around these events having an impact on us. Consider this the first quarter reset of 2025. Perhaps a moment of reflection on how it’s gone so far and the practices below as an opportunity to reset for a successful second quarter.
This week the practice is focused on resetting the pattern. We’ll use our breath, our movement, and meditation. We’ll keep the movement repetitive, yet playful, and let the breath lead the movement. At times using Sama Vritti to create a focused and equal pattern in the breath and a rhythm to our movement. In our meditation we will use our Ujjayi breath to gain control over the breath flow and use the vibration as a means of a focused pattern.
Let’s look ahead at how we can build our practice this week:
Meditation Suggestion: You want to sit in a place where you can focus on the breath, a place perhaps with not a lot of background noise. Start the practice with simple breath awareness for the first 3-5mins. After which begin to restrict the breath through the back of the throat and listen for the ocean sound that comes from within through your Ujjayi breath. Continue this for 5-10mins and then let the skill go. Find rest for a moment or two before you leave your seat.
Asana Practice:
Begin with a 10-15min warm up of the body and breath. Then move into the practice.
(Mountain > Upward Salute > Standing Crescent (L) > Upward Salute > Mountain) Repeat Other Side > Mountain > Upward Salute > Standing Forward Fold > Half Forward Fold > Child’s Pose > Cat/Cow > (Downward Dog > High Lunge (L) > Warrior II (L) > Halfmoon (L) > Triangle (L) > Warrior II (L) > High Lunge (L) > Downward Facing Dog) Repeat Other Side
Remember to always practice within your own limits and take care of physical and emotional well-being.
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With gratitude,
-Stephanie