Taking time out to relax
March 2007
Everyone knows that taking time out for yourself is important for reducing stress levels. One yoga technique that can be helpful for relieving stress can be done in any quiet room without any extra gadgets or trinkets. Dim or turn off the lights and lie down on your back. Let your hands flop down to either side of your body with your palms facing up. Also let your legs lie slightly apart and let your feet flop comfortably out. Now focus on your hands and feet and allow your breath to stay measured but light. You can also imagine energy flowing into your hands and feet while you breathe in, and bad toxins leaving them while you breath out. After spending time on your hands and feet, move to your wrists and ankles. Repeat what you did for your hands and feet. Keep moving up your arms and feet, repeating the breathing. Then you can move to your chest, stomach and head. After you have through your whole body, just focus on your body as a whole while keeping your breathing regular. When you are ready, roll onto your side and then sit up.
Hopefully this session will help you to forget the stresses of everyday life for awhile and re-energize you for the rest of the day.