Mid-day breath break.

Hello there readers,

I'm Kelly! I have the great honor of teaching yoga at 5focus. Yoga, in a nutshell, brings the brain, the body & the breath into divine union. If you have ever gone to a yoga class or practiced yoga at home, you may be familiar with the feelings of calm joy and alert presence that often accompany the practice. Too often, however, the feelings dissipate as we navigate traffic or manage a full schedule. It may seem impossible to imagine the feelings “joy” or “calm” accompanying you on a trip to the market after a long day at work, but adding moments of quiet into your day will put you on the path toward a calm, alert holiday season. Begin by taking 5 minutes for the following exercise during your lunch break or whenever you need a lift and work up to 20 minutes as you grow accustomed to “sitting” with your breath.

Part One: Lunar breath.

The lunar breath calms the mind in preparation for a few moments of quiet. This video demonstrates how to practice the lunar breath.

lunar breath. from kelly c on Vimeo.
Part Two: Experience your breath fully.

Use all of your senses, one at a time, to experience your breath.
Listen to the sound of the breath.
Feel the breath move the entire body.
Smell the air as it moves through the nose.
Taste the breath as it touches the back of the throat.

Try not to *think* about it too much. Let your senses guide you.
Practice this using all of your senses for a few minutes.

Part Three: Solar breath.

The solar breath energizes the body and brain, maximizing focus. The calm center you created through the lunar breath and sensory breath experience will stay with you as well, leaving you energized, yet peaceful. Sounds perfect, right?

solar breath. from kelly c on Vimeo.
Namaste.
{The light in me bows with respect to the light in you.}

Join us for yoga at 5focus on Monday nights and Friday over the lunch hour. Click here to view the schedule.