So, how does one go about getting more patience?
First, breathe. Take long, slow, deep breaths, really feeling the air all the way in your lungs. Notice the expansion of your lungs. See if you can feel all those little sacks of air.
Second, be grateful. Look around you and find reasons to be grateful for what is. What can you enjoy this moment that might be fleeting? (So, I'm enjoying the few minutes of sunshine & the fact that my life is not rushing by too quickly)
Third, do yoga, of course! Yin Yoga is a great reminder for patience. In Yin, we hold the pose as much as 5 minutes. This is a great teacher of patience. We breathe, we bring the monkey mind back to the present, and we wait. With practice, it becomes less "waiting", and more "being". Count your breaths, if the mind really wanders, but keep trying to be right here, in the moment.
If you would like to practice patience at home, simply try a supported child's pose, or breathe through a long pigeon pose. At the studio, we incorporate Yin poses into all of our Restorative classes (check out http://www.mountainyogatn.com/ for the schedule). For more online info, look up Paul Grilley. He's the Yin guru.
So, take a breath. Be patient. All you need is already here.
Namaste
