Steady & Unshakable

Hello friends,

I usually begin planning my classes for the next week on Thursday or Friday. I teach between 8 and 10 classes each week and once those are finished, I pause and consider what's next.

This coming week I have decided to focus on the idea of Steady & Unshakable. We know that life is a series of unexpected twists and turns. We also know that yoga helps us to find our calm and unshakable core. So, I created a grounding practice to support us as we navigate the unexpected.

Of course, once I got everything planned, I found out that I DO have to report for jury duty on Monday!

While it's not completely unexpected, it's a twist. We can handle it though. We're yogis - we're flexible!

Here are some ideas for a grounding practice that you can do without me:

• Take some time to check in with the breath and the body. Wiggle your toes and turn your feet at the ankles. Bend your knees and then circle your hips.

• Spend some time walking - it could be indoors or outside. Tune into sensations in the feet, ankles, legs, and hips, as you move mindfully. Notice the connection of each step to the earth.

• When your walk is over, find stillness in your mountain pose (tadasana).

• Acknowledge that steady calm deep within yourself.

Don't worry, I've saved my notes...we'll be practicing steady & unshakable together soon!

Unshakable love,

Nina G