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Another day of yoga practice that
inspired me to every day practice in life and work.
For those of you following my blog, you know that Debbie George of Yoga for Life Dilworth is my yoga teacher and everyday yoga inspiration. A few weeks ago I decided to deepen my weekly practice with Debbie by sharing four or five lessons from each day’s practice.
Today, she lead us in yoga practice telling us we were going to focus on heart openers. I want to share the five elements of this day that made the greatest impression.
- As we moved into the initial asanas (positions) she explained that we would focus on a yoga mudra – a position - that placed our heads below our hearts. As I reflect on this position I am reminded that we should let go of the usual analytical, thinking mind and allow for heart-centered living.
- Then, in a position called standing camel, she instructed us to let our heads rest on our shoulders as we leaned back and let our chest rise and open. In this position we could let our head and neck relax in the safe space created by the support offered by our shoulders. Trusting that our head and neck would be safe, and we could lean without falling. This reminded me that I could create my own safe space and let my mind rest as my heart opened.
- This safe space created followed Debbie's invitation to breathe and relax. As I relaxed into this position I reveled in the trust I had created in my mind by letting my heart lead. As I reflect I realize that leading with the heart, helps me to trust my intuition, and allow my intuition to be a valuable part of my decision making.
- As we moved from position to position she reminded us to lean into it, relax and lead with our hearts. In each position, we relaxed our shoulders reaching back to open the heart space. As I moved I realized that the less I thought about each position the safer I felt and the further I could lean into it - physically, mentally and spiritually. Flexibility seemed to follow as I let my heart lead.
- Debbie closed the yoga session with a prayer, an affirmation. Inviting health in mind, body and spirit. This put the words to the motions, and allowed me to think and feel the meaning of leading with my heart.
As you go through your day, making decisions in life and work, I invite you to lean into it and lead with your heart. Seeing where it will take you.
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