It may be hard to hear, but winter is a season of rest and rejuvenation. And while human hibernation may be unrealistic (even if the weather makes it appealing), setting aside time to relax rather than rushing through the season can actually help. Help him achieve his 2024 goals.
“Just like the whole world runs in cycles, we think about winter, January, February, even March, they’re all really months to recharge.” yoga teacher Andrew Seeley told me during a yoga and meditation retreat at SCP Corcovado Wilderness Lodge. It is located on the Osa Peninsula in Costa Rica. “Giving our bodies and minds time and space to recharge will help us enter spring with a deeper awareness of how to direct the energy we have built up. And the reality is, the positive changes we want to see in our minds and bodies.”
Below, Seely shares a winter rejuvenating meditation. This meditation will help you embrace stillness and welcome growth and vitality when the season is right.
Find what’s comfortable (but isn’t) Too comfortable) position
“Start by sitting in a comfortable chair with your legs together or crossed. If you can’t do these positions well enough, you can try a comfortable position on your back. If possible, sit in a lounge chair to keep your spine straight. Try not to fall asleep by staying slightly upright.One of the main practices of meditation is to clear your mind while remaining present, which means you are not falling asleep in your subconscious. , which means remaining conscious in the present.”
box breathing exercises
“From there, utilize box breathing: inhale to a count of four, hold your breath to a count of four, exhale to a count of four, and hold your breath to a count of four. Use your breath as a vehicle. , brings a sense of evenness to your mind. As your mind rests, you will feel a deeper sense of rejuvenation in your body. Allow that feeling of freshness, that feeling of lightness, to really permeate your being.”
release stagnant emotions
“As you exhale, release stress, frustration, and pent-up trauma. Then, as you inhale, allow fresh oxygen to fill your lungs, allowing you to become more aware of your intentions for the day.” Play. Playfulness of rejuvenation, playfulness of spring, and how one’s mind and body are fully rejuvenated. Embrace the playfulness of feeling intertwined.”
