So, lately, I've really made an effort to focus & meditate more. And all this work, while sometimes annoying has only led me to a deeper appreciation of yoga. I'm here to tell you: It really DOES work. So, each day, I've done two solid practices: 1-I meditate for 10 minutes (I know, for some of you, this is child's play, but I'm a secret type-A personality and for me, this is a big deal!), 2-I chant mantra. Yes. 108, with mala beads & everything. It's been amazing! The mantra is my favorite. At the beginning, I look at all of those beads & think, "oh, boy, 108 is a lot!". But by about halfway through, I don't want it to end. Sure, I get some strange looks from my husband & animals, when I happen to be chanting around them. But it's worth it. And the meditation is getting easier. I'm actually thinking of moving up to 15 minutes....big time!
So, what's your practice? Do you meditate? Use mala? Do a walking meditation? What brings you to calm?
