The holidays are accompanied by changes in habits, intense emotions, excesses in food and drink, mental dispersion, lack of rest and bombardment of stimuli for the physical, mental and emotional body. At this time of the year, times are also accelerating and the closure requirements of everything that was transited during an eleven-month cycle, it seems that it has to be resolved in 15 days. By the Therapeutic Yoga teachers Gisela Righelato and Lucrecia Righelato
This is why the philosophy of yoga is a perfect tool to be able to keep ourselves in order in these times, and allow the gift to be first for oneself.
Tips to keep in mind
Marking on the agenda a moment of the day to practice yoga, even if it is not a complete session, taking the time to perform some postures, breathe and dedicate a moment to internal silence, allows ordering the nervous system and, in addition, generates peace of mind and health , allowing to quickly return to the center before the intensity of the meetings and celebrations.
• To help the circulatory and digestive system, a series of Surya Namaskar (salutation to the sun) can be performed. To learn the step by step, you can watch the following video.
This is a series that helps improve energy and blood circulation, detoxifying the body and filling with vitality.
• Add some twist. This especially helps to compress the organs and squeeze out the blood full of toxins. When the twist is undone, the clean and oxygenated blood waters them once more.
The encounter with the family, and the mandate of often having to be where one does not want, leads to drawing back the veils of emotions that have not healed, of things not said, of commitments that sometimes it is not possible to avoid.
The practice of pranayamas (voluntary and conscious breathing), mental reprogramming and allowing yourself to choose where you want to be, how and with whom are beautiful tools to be at peace and get out of the loop of mandates, creating spaces for more loving forms of Connect with yourself and with other people.
A simple pranayana exercise such as alternate breathing is recommended. If it is not possible, do a meditation that connects with the heart, walking with yoga music from the cell phone, with headphones. When the meeting point is reached, the mental frequency will be in a more subtle vibratory state, calm and allowing you to return to your center more quickly if the situation requires it.
Another tip is to anchor yourself to the present. It is very common that on these dates one remembers the loved ones who are no longer there. You have to remember the best of that person in yourself. That way it stays present. It is the best tribute to his memory.
Another suggestion is to stay kind and in a state of gratitude. The Christmas holidays are a good time to connect with peace, naturally people open their hearts wanting to transit peace, which generates a standing wave of this frequency that connects with gratitude.
It is important to be grateful for everything you have and for everything you don’t have, this is an excellent way to strengthen this energy that vibrates at the same frequency as love, effectively ordering the whole person.
Practicing patience and compassion is also necessary. Giving a smile, no matter who, to known or unknown people, is the best remedy and the deepest balm for the soul. It is contagious and spreads rapidly, expanding the field of wellness unimaginably.
These holidays are a wonderful opportunity for those acts of sheer generosity to make you feel better and help others feel good. This is the spirit of yoga philosophy.
What to do with insomnia
The abuse of caffeine, alcohol, going out, dancing and long following-dinner meals can be causes of Christmas insomnia. Inverted postures combat it very effectively. By increasing cerebral circulation, stimulating the circulatory system, balancing the nadis (energy circulation channels) and providing emotional stability, this will help you sleep without a problem.
You have to choose the inverted position of preference, viparita or candle position, you can also practice the foot clamp and hold it for 2 minutes.
In addition, there are some rituals that can facilitate rest, such as taking a walk through nature or taking a hot water bath at the end of the day.
Aromatherapy can also be used. There are scents like lavender or bergamot that, according to many studies, can help a lot to lower anxiety levels. A few drops on the pillow before bed or an aroma diffuser are options to help with well-being.
Other tips
• A daily massage helps you feel better and find a moment of serenity in the midst of Christmas reunions.
• Meditate every day between 5 and 10 minutes is an antidote once morest the excess of stimuli this month.
• Intermittent fasting and plenty of water to balance the electromagnetic field.
Editor’s note: Article published in the Educational Material of Icarus Centro de Salud & Longevidad, for patients of Pios-Pec and Pios-Pec PER, corresponding to December 2022, assigned for publication in AIM.
