The Yoga of the 5 Senses

Hi friends!

Many years ago, I offered a five senses meditation at the end of some of my yoga classes. I would bring a bag of Hershey Kisses with me to class. I would open the sealed bag of Kisses just as we began our meditation. The aroma of chocolate would immediately fill up the room (smell). I’d pass the Kisses to my students and we’d marvel at the silver wrapper and the little tag (sight). We’d notice the feel of the foil and the weight in our palms (touch). We’d get very quiet and begin to open the wrapper, noticing the tag crinkling and the foil opening (sound). Finally, we’d pop that candy into our mouths and enjoy it (taste).

It was a nice treat after our yoga class!

It was also a great way to connect to our senses. That is what yoga is all about – connection – specifically connection to something greater than ourselves. Through our movement, our breath, our awareness, we recognize our connection to our greater selves, to each other, and to the world around us. This is why we practice.

Summer is a wonderful time of color, aroma, and flavor in our farm markets of the northern hemisphere. If you have the opportunity, take time to explore the fresh produce in your area. Take a field trip to a blueberry farm, a cherry orchard, a farmers’ market - whatever happens to be locally fresh. Connect to the growers. Connect to the field workers. Savor the flavors. Practice the Yoga of the 5 Senses and enjoy the bounty!

So many fresh peaches! Can't you just smell them?

Love & Kisses,

Nina G