One afternoon, during the first few minutes of a yoga class,
the teacher asked us to close our eyes and just enjoy the silence for a few
breaths. Immediately my whole body relaxed and I realized that this was the
first time all day that I had been still and quiet, it was wonderful! These
short moments of silence are one of the many reasons that I love yoga so much.
Many years later, my teacher, Cate Stillman, recommended that
I start each day in the same way, with a few minutes of quiet reflection. This
has been a game changer for me, especially when I am super stressed. I wake up
a few minutes early so that my mornings don’t feel rushed. Right after I wake
up, I sit for a few minutes in my favorite chair with a big glass of water, just
enjoying the morning. The key is to leave my cellphone, TV, etc. off during this
time so that I can gently ease into my morning without distractions. This is
also a really good time to spend a few minutes in seated meditation.
Starting my day in a relaxed, quiet manner helps me to ease
into my day and to better manage my stress when things start to get crazy!
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