The Wind | by Madisyn Taylor We can connect ourselves with a basic force of nature by focusing on the essential element of air during a wind meditation. We begin by centering ourselves on our breath. We inhale the life-giving force, feeling it fill us, and then releasing it into the world to let our breath mingle with the breath of nature. If we cannot feel the wind right now, we can recall times when the wind has sent us gifts of caresses on bare skin, ruffling our clothes and playing with our hair. We can evoke sounds carried on the wind, maybe laughter or song, or perhaps just the wind's own whispers through the trees or across the landscape of our ears. We may summon up an image of falling flowers or leaves from above, vivid colors set free with the wind's encouragement. We may envision birds drifting on unseen currents with wings unbent, or flags and banners unfurled in the breeze. The scent of a sea breeze may come to mind, or the aromas of freshly baked treats or fragrant blooms that reach us from a distance. As these memories enliven our senses, we are feeling the vital force that surrounds and animates us. We can look to the trees to sway in time with nature's rhythm. Just as we can be soothed by the wind, we know that nature has great power. In a rush it can block out all sound, leaving us with only the beating of our hearts. Wind can even make the inanimate dance and whirl gracefully. With a gentle sigh, the wind has carried sailors to faraway lands and balloons to great heights above. We can entrust the wind to carry our voices and best wishes out into the world, knowing it will be carried to its perfect destination. Releasing these precious offerings to its care, we remember that nature's power is as close as our breath, and we breathe deeply once again before returning to the world around us. | DailyOM Course Spotlight by Sadie Nardini Welcome to a truly gentle way to welcome back your healthy movement, healing, strength and joint mobility. So many people believe that aging or injury means to physically decline, and they just give up. I know as much as anyone how it feels to be less mobile than one would like. When I was younger, I was partially paralyzed for 2 years. I was too weak to move, and certainly could not do any of the healthy workouts people suggested. Even what others called "Beginner Yoga" was way beyond me! It took me over a decade to strengthen to the point where I could become a yoga and anatomy expert, as well as a fitness teacher. I then traveled the world teaching people of any and all levels how to access their ability to grow in strength, flexibility, and stamina--no matter what their fitness level. By doing my 10 gentle but powerfully effective workouts in a chair or on the floor, you can regain your best body, inside and out. Your muscles can build and tone for your whole life. Each workout acts on your body as a whole, using optimal anatomy and alignment knowledge, so each 10 minute session gives you the results of doing a much longer workout. Actually enjoy exercise--at the level you truly need. Top 10 DailyOM Courses 1. Shedding Your Menopausal Middle in 10 Days 2. Go Sleeveless in 14 Days 3. Fit and Fierce Over 40 4. Letting Go with Forgiveness 5. Write. Heal. Transform: A Magical Memoir Writing Course 6. Dancer's Legs in 14 Days 7. Pelvis Reset for Lower Back Pain 8. No-Squat Booty Workout 9. Tone and Tighten Your Tummy 10. From Self-Destruction to Reconstruction
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