‘Tis the season to celebrate by sharing feasts, sweets, and drinks. We all have experienced the remorse of too much! Over indulgence leaves us depleted, sluggish, and hazy and our bodies need days to truly recover. The method of Anusara yoga emphasizes balanced action and the middle path. We are householders, yogis who are living in the world therefore we are not looking to renounce anything or refuse the delights of embodiment. By all means, enjoy yourself; eat, drink and be merry but use yogic discernment to know when enough is enough. Practice moderation, you will be glad you did. One of my first yoga teachers continually reminded us that too much of a good thing never proves to be good, it’s all about balance. Let the holiday parties begin!
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Balance and Sustainability This Holiday Season
11 Ways to End 2011 and Create Healthy Habits for the New Year! Slow down. Give yourself plenty of time to get where you are going. Make gifts or buy them from local designers and artisans. Join a CSA and get local, organic produce delivered to your door. There are so many, to choose from. (Yelp! can help you find the right one for you in your area.) Be sure to find a little time each day to enjoy silence and the company of your Self. Spread good cheer by saying hello to your neighbors. Start a gratitude journal and a daily practice of recognizing the blessings in your life. Go for a walk each day even if it is just around the block. Breathe in the fresh air. Surround yourself with people who are positive and uplifting. Eat warm grounding foods such as soups, stews, and seasonal root vegetables. […]
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