Among the hustle and bustle of the holiday season, it’s easy to get overwhelmed and forget the real reason for the season. This month on the Blogalicious Blog, right on time for Thanksgiving, we’re celebrating GRATITUDE. Mike Manning shares a few tips on how you can incorporate yoga into your holiday routine while giving thanks and practicing gratitude.
Yoga and the Holidays: A Winning Combination
The holidays are upon us, and many of us are finding our schedules affected. As Thanksgiving approaches, keeping up with our yoga practices may be a bit more difficult. With a bit of planning and some preparation, however, it is possible to maintain a yoga schedule and make it through the holidays feeling great. Here are a few tips to consider:
Give Back to Yourself
Thanksgiving is about expressing thankfulness to others. However, you may want to take some time for yourself. Be thankful for your health, and be glad that you’re able to perform yoga. By keeping these realities in perspective, maintaining your yoga routine may be just a bit simpler. Also, take a few moments to be thankful for your hard work and dedication to your health.
Create a Sanctuary
Whether you celebrate the holidays at home or away from home, make preparations to give yourself a yoga sanctuary to continue your practices. Use this space for keeping a yoga journal as well, and make a soothing playlist as well to help you relax. Low lights and candles can go a long way to creating an ultimate sanctuary.
Focus on Personal Gratitude
Make sure you take gratitude seriously when Thanksgiving approaches. Take some time to thank everyone individually for what they’ve done for you over the year. You may also wish to buy meaningful gifts as well to show how grateful you truly are. Yoga is about fostering peace and insight; gratitude is an important element of fostering a healthy mind.
Consider Modifying Your Routine
During the holidays, you may wish to modify your routine slightly. If your find yourself lacking in personal time, modify your yoga routine to include meditation to help center yourself. You may also want to make your routine a bit longer to help give yourself a break from the holidays. Remember that yoga is a great way to reduce stress.
The holidays are a wonderful time to gain some perspective on the year and to catch up with family, but there are stresses involved as well. By taking steps to encourage yourself to maintain your routine, you can ensure that your yoga practice remains strong even if others surround you for days on end.
Namaste.
Mike Manning is a fitness and healthy living enthusiast who tries to see the best in all situations. He loves to hike, do yoga, run, weight lift, travel, camp, cook, and be outside. Traveling the world and seeing nature’s beauty is his hobby and staying healthy through that is essential. He blogs at mikemanningmusings.blogspot.
com
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