For Days When Your Mind Feels Overwhelmed, a 25-Minute Practice
Welcome, whether you are stumbling upon this blog post with a racing anxious mind or simply here searching for peace of mind, I hope you find a moment of relief in this calm and healing yoga space - CloudC Yoga.
I understand how ironic it sounds to be unable to control your own mind. Sometimes the mind can be so packed with lingering thoughts, and never "shut down". Even a simple daily life can be hard to go through - persistent worry, racing heartbeat, rapid breathing, etc.
Remember, whenever the mind becomes busy and anxious, you are not crazy. Never doubt yourself, but notice that the complexity of the mind is what makes us human. When you learn to study your mind and understand your thought patterns, the moments where you feel controlled by your own thoughts begin to fade.
Yoga is the perfect vehicle to ease the anxious mind, at least for me, and many students over the past decade I have taught.
Letting Go of the Weight You Carry
Yoga is a beautiful tool to help us navigate life's highs and lows. No one can ever escape from the reality that in life, we all have to carry different hats and responsibilities. Being capable can also be overwhelming.
Ask yourself, when was the last time you truly turned inward, nurturing your body and mind without actively engaging in responsibilities or standards that you are trying to live up to?
Yoga doesn't ask you to be anything but yourself. Roll out your yoga mat, breathe, and do simple stretches. Deeply connect with your body and mind. Your mind, body and soul deserve your loving care.
Your 25-Minute Sanctuary to Find Calm with Yoga
Starting with just 25 minutes a day or a week is all your mind and body need. Slow down, and find your peace of mind.
Cat-Cow & Child's Pose: Allow the rhythm of your own breath to guide the movement of your spine. In Child's Pose, the goal is to feel the breath expanding into your back and feel the body soften and sink a little deeper.
Thread the Needle: Let go of all the heavy weights on your shoulders and your neck, and just breathe. Take this pose for a moment of physical and emotional release.
Sphinx & Cobra: Opening the heart and choosing the version that feels good for you. A perfect backbend isn't the goal. Gently opening the space around your chest is.
Seated Forward Bend: The Forward bend is the best pose to turn inward, just as if you are having a gentle conversation with your body. The stretching sensation is where our body sends a message from an area that's holding on to tension and is ready to release it. As we create space, we get to experience a peaceful release.
Savasana: Our body, mind, and soul are all connected. So when we feel uneasy or anxious, our body also becomes tight. Allow savasana to be your final peaceful rest.
A simple 7-pose sequence to help release anxiety and calm a busy mind. Feel free to save this to your Pinterest board for a day when you need it.
Carry Peace with You
When we take care of our body, we also take care of our mind and soul.
Ask yourself, "How do I feel right now?" Sometimes, all it takes is just a moment of "slowing down". As you slow down, so does the mind.
Remember, you truly deserve to feel this peace.
