Relaxing hatha yoga sequence 60 mins4/14/2024 It’s an approach that cultivates movement that comes from an embodied space, something that can easily become lost when we move through familiar or fast-paced classes. The term “somatics” has been used to describe practices that elicit a mind–body connection, that inspire us to turn inward and attune to our body’s signals of discomfort or intensity. And when avoiding being out in the cold means less connection to nature, we can get a little disconnected from, well, everything.Īll of this makes it an ideal time to cultivate exactly the opposite through a somatic flow that allows us to move in a way that is slow and easeful and deeply connected to our bodies. Studies have shown that longer nights are correlated with darker moods, and colder days can inspire bouts of creature comfort-seeking behaviors. What I know for sure is that being in a part of the world where it’s cold at this time can evoke a desire to do very little, if anything. Or perhaps choosing to embrace the malaise is the rebellion. For me, that can bring a sense of rebellion, at best, or general malaise, at worst. There is a lot wrapped up in all the messages about doing better. The first month of the year has come and gone, and we find ourselves in that familiar space of ending the old, welcoming the new. Heading out the door? Read this article on the new Outside+ app available now on iOS devices for members!
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