Want a happier and more creative life? Join Gita for conversations about developing a holistic lifestyle that supports your creativity and wellness. With her trademark inspirational vibe each episode focuses on practical tips and takeaway homework you can put right into practice. Gita is an accomplished writer, musician and yoga teacher who has spent thirty years teaching creativity. Get inspired and create a rhythm for your life that supports your creativity and wellness.
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Thursday Aug 15, 2019
Thursday Aug 15, 2019
Episode #3 – Constantly Tired and Exhausted? Go Ahead And Be Lazy.
Take a moment to check in with yourself. Do you have all the energy you need to enjoy life? Do you crash on your days off from work? Or do you worry that if you try to level-up your life that you won’t have the energy you need to sustain your growth?
If this resonates with you it may be a sign that you are ready to master a critical skill: intentional rest.
Most of us think of resting as the time we spend sleeping or chilling on the couch binge-watching Netflix. But what if you had a way to rest that filled up your energy more quickly? How much more could you enjoy life if you built a short practice that helped you feel refreshed? This is where intentional rest can be your new fav thing!
In this episode you’ll learn two ways to practice the art of intentional rest:
1. Take an energy gathering walk. Spending time in nature is a great way to bring balance to our bodies and also nourish our spirt. This walk is the opposite of a power walk. Your goal is to walk slowly, activate your senses, connect with the sights and sounds, and take time to notice your surroundings. It’s like filling up your battery with a charge from nature!
It’s pretty easy: go outside. Walk slowly. Gather sunlight, fresh air, and beauty. Allow this to nourish every cell of your being!
2. Practice deep relaxation or yoga nidra. This is a simple practice you can do daily to help train yourself into relaxation. Sometimes you may feel like you want a little bit of guidance to relax. It can be really freeing to find a comfy spot to lay down and listen to a recording and let it guide you to a deeper state of relaxation. You’ll also be training yourself in the art of active rest, so that you have this skill for yourself to use while falling asleep or taking a quick nap.
Here’s a few links to get you started:
This is a full thirty minute recording-my students love this one!
A shorter ten-minute version for when you need a bit o’ rest!
A super-awesome resource is Yoga Nidra Network. They are doing great work and have lots of free tracks! Check them out at yoganidranetwork.org
There are other deep relaxations on YouTube and also on the iTunes store. It’s all about finding a voice and style that works for you!
Let’s start a revolution and get rested!
Om shanthi, peace to you,
Gita
00:12 – Introduction
01:32 – Checking in with yourself – do you have all the energy you need? Are you overwhelmed?
02:20 – Intentional Rest
04:17 – Quality of your time producing the output is the important thing
07:10 – We are tired because we are disconnected from the natural world
14:26 – Power down, don’t numb out
16:30 – What more could you accomplish if you learned to power down
18:22 – Power Down – Take an energy gathering walk
21:00 – Power Down – Deep relaxation, Yoga Nidra, listening to music for meditation
23:25 – Schedule some time to be lazy
25:00 – Chant for Peace
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