winter healing and hibernation

Those who live in cooler climates have much adventure each winter. There is weather and more weather...days of colorless sky followed by the bright brilliant blue blue sky. Days where 32 degrees seems balmy and days where it's 20 below windchill. Each day we wake up and witness something new. It keeps life interesting and keeps us flexible and hearty. We get to cozy up inside and go within. We can calm down and regenerate our strength. We can use our energy in creative ways.

Let winter be a time where it's ok to go within and explore different areas of your being. Instead of resisting try to go with the flow. It's ok to take a couple months and move in another direction.

Thich Nhat Hahn says that, "Resting, Calming and Slowing are prerequisites for healing." Let your inward reflection be part of your yoga and meditation practice. Feel the difference between the buzzing of spring and summer, and the cooler qualities of the winter season as you move through your practice. Feel yourself as curious and open. Enjoy.

Peace,

Yoga Jane