Week #8 - Take 5 Minutes, Self Love, Snowglobe, Be Still
Here we are on WEEK #8. This summer has flown by and so has this book club! This week has LOTS of activities in it - so we will check-in one more time NEXT week just to make sure you know where to go from here.
The thing about this book is that it is a bit of a workbook, not just something you read one time and then never revisit. It invites you to write, draw, JOURNAL, and to the activities over and over until the pages look worn and well loved.
Let’s start this week with Page 52. “Take 5 Minutes”
There is a song that goes with this one - it is a DUMP YOUR BRAIN, reflection track. An invitation to draw, write, be creative as you take 5 minutes to just let go of the story playing in your mind.
This uses pages 52-75. In this section there are pages to write your own yoga song, create a new sequence and color a yoga pose. Don’t feel like you must do this all this week - it is again something that you can come back to. You can also simply JOURNAL in your own diary/journal while you listen to the track.
“Self Love” is next, pages 76-77. This has a track and visuals in the book that make it pretty easy to follow along with. This is done 100% on the floor so it is a nice calming one to try before bed or when you are feeling a little less than yourself.
It is easy to get lost in negative ideas and self doubt. Sometimes you may find that you’re comparing yourself to others or striving to be more of something, less of something, better at something or just different than what you think you are. When you feel your inner critic spreading negative thoughts through your mind, you can pause, breathe, and practice self love.
Take a moment to lie down on the floor with your knees bent hip distance apart. Close your eyes and give this song a try. Listen and follow along with pages 76-77.
On page 80 you will have a place to practice that self love and kindness. Here is a space to write “5 Kind Things I can say to myself”.
I am….
The next 2 songs on the album are slow and relaxing. They are intended to be done seated or laying down. “The Snow Globe” is a great visual I like to use in my classes to help you see how things can soften and settle when they are given time and a safe place to do so. On page 81-84 of the book you will find activities associated with this track.
Take a listen to The Snow Globe where you stream music from or here.
Then complete the activities on pages 82-84.
The final activity to try this week is Be Still. Be Still is the savasana track. It is how yoga classes always end. Becoming aware of your body’s need for rest and quiet is part of growing up. Your schedule will become more full as you age and learning to take time just to quiet your body and mind will be essential to your overall health.
Try to find the quiet inside. Lay down on the floor and Be Still.
There is a song to go with this one sung by Rebecca Douglas. Take a listen where you stream your music or you can listen here.
After this you can complete the following pages. 87-89. Though remember there is a lot this week. So take your time and I will check back in with everyone next week to see how it went!
