In yoga, we’ve got one thing referred to as counter poses. (When you do a twist in a single path, you counter this by twisting within the different path.) This concept of “countering” may be utilized to our on a regular basis life, offering us with a really sensible post-vacation stress discount technique. Right here’s the way it works.
After a trip of splendidly indulging in meals, drink, leisure and connection, we regularly come dwelling to a sense of low-grade stress simmering away on the again burner. Certain we’ve jokingly mentioned, “I want a trip after my trip” however that’s extra of a brush-away than a real acknowledgement. After being blessed with trip days, it might even really feel a bit foolish or spoiled to be grumbling about stress.
As a substitute of brushing it away or letting it simmer, what if we plan on it? What if we simply plan on feeling that low-grade post-vacation stress. Then, like a yoga teacher planning these counter poses, we plan them proper into our post-vacation week.
If we bask in wealthy meals throughout our trip, we counter this by planning an inventory of belly-soothing meals to eat the next week. If we loved alcohol, maybe the following week is countered by every week of liver-friendly drinks. If we sat and relaxed for many of trip, construct in some gradual hikes the following week to maintain up a slow-but-steady power. When you come again to one million emails, counter this by giving your self permission to go in two hours late (and spend these two hours going by way of emails at an area espresso store).
Countering helps us plan virtually. But it surely goes even additional! Once we counter, we’re acknowledging our indulgences which brings it from the unconscious to the aware thoughts. We’re being refreshingly trustworthy with ourselves. By bringing it to the forefront, we will reduce these nasty unconscious thought patterns off on the knees. “My denims are tight as a result of I didn’t have sufficient self-control on trip.” “Yep, these denims are comfortable however my stomach well being is being countered and my coronary heart is filled with yummy indulgent meals recollections.”
Trip is all about connecting – with others and with ourselves. Why come again and disconnect? Keep related to your honesty by countering your trip with eyes broad open (and a coronary heart filled with nice recollections).
Till subsequent time,
Laura
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The Little Mind: stomach well being and psychological well being connection (Yoga Path Talks)
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