Do you get on your yoga mat daily?
Lately, I’ve been thinking about the yoga mat as a magic carpet.
I know that sounds funny but stick with me.
Not a magic carpet that literally flies away, but a magic carpet that helps you create a ritual that can become magical.
In this ritual, you roll out your mat and enter the container. In this container you sink deeply into the present moment and pay attention to what’s really here: what’s your body begging for? What’s the song of your heart? How’s the mind musing today? Where’s your energy, your spirit?
And so, you attend to these calls. You give your body that certain opening; you take those long cleansing breaths; you slide into a mind-quieting meditation.
This ritual helps you drop your habitual way of being in the world–it’s a break from responsibilities and a time for tuning in to the deep inner self. What does it really want? Listen for an honest answer.
All these practices are alchemical. They soothe the jangled nervous system and sweep away stress hormones. They shake off stagnation and fatigue which hide out in the fascia (connective tissue). They open forgotten corners in the body like those little hidden pockets in the hips. They freshen the lungs, bathe the brain, nourish cells, and rouse the blood and lymph.
Over time these practices can create deep change and healing. They can carry you, via that magic carpet, toward the finest version of yourself.
If you don’t already have a regular yoga practice, consider creating one so that you can offer your body, mind, and heart the salves they need. If you want a little support with that, consider setting up a private session with me or come to one of my classes to pick up some pointers.
Enjoy the magic ~
Michelle
Michelle Stortz 