In this blog we discuss Setting Intentions in Yoga Practice. It is part of a series of blogs to discuss 5 Holistic ways of Living to improve our general health.
The two previous two blogs in this series ‘Mindful living: 7 holistic ways to achieve it’.
Blog 1 – Mindful living: 7 holistic ways to achieve it
Blog 2 – The Benefits of Pranayama (Breathing in Yoga)
Being grounded is important for us as humans. It helps us to tune into to a sense of belonging and connection. Consider for a moment how you feel about the earth beneath you. Do you feel a sense of connection with the earth or is it something you take forgranted each day? In Indigenous cultures there is a strong connection with the Earth. It is part of who we are as humans and tuning into this connection helps us to become more humane.
In our Western Culture, being grounded is not something we are encouraged to consider. We are instead encouraged to be on a path in a direction, knowing where we are going and what we are aiming to achieve with more than likely, a connection to financial gain at the end of it.
I wonder what would happen if we did this whilst consciously being in our bodies. How would we relate to the trees and plants around us, the moon, the stars, the sea, rivers and people around us.
Being grounded means you can literally feeling the solidity of the ground beneath your feet as you connect to the vibrant energy of the earth, travelling deep into the core. You can begin to sense energy coming up into your body from the earth as you inhale and, as you exhale, you can send this energy down into the core of the earth whilst feeling gratitude for all that nature provides for me.
We can become disconnected from being ‘in our bodies’ as we rush through our days.
One of the true benefits of yoga is to become still, to breathe, to feel into your body and to come back to the present.
When we connect to our present self we can make mindful choices with kindness to ourselves and others.
You may want to reflect on and feel, with a sense of gratitude, of your own family, your lovely friends, the earth you stand on in all it’s beauty and those who are part of your everyday community who support you.
Use one of our very first online yoga videos How to Centre and Ground Yourself
Are Soul Harmony Online Yoga Classes for you?
- Do you want a yoga class which is more physical exercise, specific alignment classes or a more holistic practice of the physical, relaxation and meditation together?
- How do you feel about the teacher of the classes – are they what you are looking for? Check out our classes and see how they suit you.
- Where can you fit yoga into your weekly life and what do you need to help you do this – a class that you can attend or a more personal practice using online materials at home?
- Do you need a beginners home yoga practice? We have a beginners course where we teach in a 6 week course basic physical alignment, breathing in yoga and basic relaxation techniques
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Drop me an email to have a chat about setting up your own home yoga practice. debs@soulharmonyyoga.org
Until then happy yoga journeying and I wish you all the best.
Namaste,
Debs