The Yoga of January
Dear friends,
I thought that this poem might add a smile to your weekend...
“Thirty days hath September,
April, June and November.
Unless a leap year is its fate,
February hath twenty-eight.
All the rest hath three days more,
excepting January,
which hath six thousand,
one hundred and eighty-four.”
If you have been wintering in a frozen, snow-covered region, you might understand what this poet means. For my friends that are in warmer climes, I'm sure that you empathize with those of us that feel that January might last forever.
In the meantime, why not practice yoga? Here are some fun ideas!
The yoga of bundling up - being aware of each layer as you get ready to leave the house. You can spend a lot of time practicing this form of yoga!
The yoga of snow boots - that feeling of being grounded and connected to the earth.
The yoga of getting out of the car and walking in parking lots - being mindful of the icy/snowy surface beneath your feet, taking each step with intention.
While all of that is just fun, it is a reminder that we have so many ways to practice yoga!
We can also practice the following:
The yoga of gratitude - that feeling we have when we return to a warm home, a warm car, a warm embrace.
The yoga of service - taking time to support your neighbor, whether it's a call to check-in, an offer to help, or something shared.
The yoga of awe - noticing the power of the weather and the infinite cycle of the seasons.
Please join me on your mat. Let's practice the yoga of January together.
Love & yoga,
Nina G