{"id":1687,"date":"2012-08-20T11:35:16","date_gmt":"2012-08-20T16:35:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/collectiveinquiry.com\/?p=1687"},"modified":"2012-08-20T11:35:16","modified_gmt":"2012-08-20T16:35:16","slug":"a-savasana-state-of-mind","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/collectiveinquiry.com\/?p=1687","title":{"rendered":"A Savasana State of Mind"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"\"<\/a>I have recently been inspired by Laura to take up yoga. \u00a0There is this awesome yoga facility in town and they have a deal that gets you 30 days unlimited for $30, so I went for it! \u00a0I have only been four times so far, but I am already in love with it! \u00a0I actually look forward to going to exercise. \u00a0Normally, I dread going and make up a ton of excuses why I don’t need to go.<\/p>\n

Anyway, this particular yoga studio provides a lot of nice, little touches in addition to just going through the motions of yoga. \u00a0There was once a time I had some sort of menthol oil sprinkled over me and then rubbed around my neck. \u00a0At the end of each session, the instructor reads an inspiring quote or short passage as we all lay content and relaxed on our sides. \u00a0This place is\u00a0definitely\u00a0more than just going through the physical motions. \u00a0My mind is also able to work its way to peace and relaxation.<\/p>\n

One of my favorite parts of the practice is when we are seated, legs crossed in prayer pose and the instructor asks us to set an intention for our practice today. \u00a0Gentle reminders throughout the practice from the instructors help me refocus on my intention. \u00a0So far, my intention has been to remain in the moment, settle into the present, be mindful of how I’m feeling, and appreciate this hour of exercise and relaxation.<\/p>\n

Setting this intention in yoga has reminded me how little I do that in my daily life. \u00a0I often let busyness and stress take the place of staying in the present moment and appreciating where I am at. \u00a0My mind more often is racing to the next step or trying to plan the next task on my to-do lists. \u00a0Perhaps this mindset isn’t always unhelpful. \u00a0I can think of times at work when it has helped to think ahead and be prepared for the next step. \u00a0But I think I forget to allow myself to turn off the switch and just relax. \u00a0Even if I want to, sometimes it is difficult to take myself out of this mindset. \u00a0(By the way, yoga has helped with this too.)<\/p>\n

As I continue to practice yoga, I hope that setting this particular intention will continue to \u00a0weave its way throughout other parts of my daily life so that I can experience a more balanced mind and a greater sense of inner peace.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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