![]() Whether we realize it or not, we are all yearning for quieter asana practices to offset the cacophony of our busy and sometimes chaotic lives. Not as in the style of Yin Yoga, although that can be conducive to taking us to a place of quiet acceptance. Only yin can do that.” Here we are talking about yin with a lowercase y. I always say, “There is no amount of yang to offset yang. In yoga, we often talk about the distinction between yang energy (which is more about doing and forcing things) and yin energy (which comes more from a place of surrender). Why? Even though I had taken some space away from the situation, I wasn’t processing it or approaching it differently.Įventually, I found a real way to reset-through restorative yoga. I’d channel all my ire into my practice, get drippy with exertion, and head to the shower, which would feel like a baptism from which I was reborn! I’d then get in my car and hit traffic or try go to sleep and still be distracted by everything that had been frustrating me before my practice. More recently, I understand that I was escaping my mood-not shifting it. ![]() I used to think that a powerful, sweaty class was enough to give me a reset. ![]() Even though you might have the tools to get through difficult times, sometimes they get dull and need to be sharpened. The reality is that life is full of challenging moments. Does that mean that I immediately go to my happy place when I need it? No. Do I have the awareness to know when I’m shame-spiraling into an abyss of anxiety, sadness, and anger? Yes. Do I have tools to cope with pandemic living? Yes. I don’t know about you, but I’ve been getting more irritable lately. Heading out the door? Read this article on the new Outside+ app available now on iOS devices for members!
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