You can start a new season with just your breathing. When you breathe in fresh oxygen, you reset. Your thoughts change with new O2 energy permeating inside you. And thoughts change feelings that bring new life.
That’s empowering… and all creatures are empowered to do what they were created to do. Like butterflies with the purpose to pollinate flowers. 💐
So it’s only natural for you and me to find out what we’re made for.
Taking a breathing reset and pause is where you can take in a moment of reflection. And that brings in new ideas.
Changing of the leaves fall season is such a great time to do this… if you’re a dominant Vata especially because this is YOUR season! 🍂
In an instant, you can change your mindset old ways with fresh ways…
You don’t need new circumstances to change on you for something new.
You create the change that naturally creates a change in you (of what you see, think, and feel).
And this snack-bite blog post is a quick reminder of how you can support and encourage your positive changes through your breathing habits.
…Especially if the season you’re in is tired (stale) or you’re transitioning and feeling uncertain.
Just 5 minutes a day of focused breathing can create positive changes for you.
(But more minutes is better).
And there’s no reason to say no as you only reap benefits. It’s like when you’re taking care of your teeth… is spending extra minutes ever a bad thing?… no. You never regret that.
And as you relax knowing you’re doing yourself a world of good, getting away from your busy schedule to breathe… you gain more benefits.
And less stress that means more ideas coming to and flowing through you.
On your yoga mat or wherever you’re seated, you can decide to let go of what isn’t working well this season with a few breaths.
Exhale out old ideas.
And breathe in new ideas and ways.
You can also do this laying down, standing, or a pose that’s comfortable to you. It’s function over form.
And you can choose from a variety of breathing techniques.
4-7-8, Ujjayi, and Lion’s Breath are 3 effective breathing resets.
4-7-8 is a balanced breathing way that you can do well while you’re standing or walking. It’s a good practice when you’re out enjoying nature and soaking in awareness.
Ujjayi is good for relaxing, clarity, and energy like a matcha drink.
And lion’s breath is good for forcefully expelling out anxiety or a bad mood. It’s an adult way of sticking out your tongue and telling the day and world who’s boss. 😊
Any of these breathing techniques can also carry you through your day so you can stop worrying.
…Because most everything will change around you anyway. It’s better to stay calm and not let situations get the better of you… as those too will pass.
Breathing in new oxygen and energy brings new flowing opportunities from the change of your perspectives. It’s even better than a warming cup of tea.
With energy, you get the oomph to sit optimally and taller. You stretch further and higher, and that spills over into your life where you do and try a few more things that can make all the difference in your life.
You end up giving yourself more space. And love. You go into places you didn’t go or imagine before. It’s like when you get new ideas or feedback from others, except you don’t have to rely on circumstances to fall in your favor. It’s a given.
And best of all, you can breathe intentionally and deeply in your body just where you are. Your body is the only equipment you don’t have to pay for. That you can never forget at home.
Oh, the places you’ll go… remember Dr. Seuss?
Those were the inspiring days when you had dreams and visions of how the future plans could go.
…And they still can go. All is possible.
As long as you’re breathing, anything and everything is possible.
And you have your life as proof.
Breathing deeply into your breathing space today, dreams come alive tomorrow when you enthusiastically believe again.
Today, all you need is to carve out that time. 5 minutes if that’s all you’ve got. And find a ritual that will help you get in your breathing mood. It can be as simple as music, a candle, or opening your front door.
And then let nature do the rest.