mindfulness techniques during challenging times.
We have all been rocked by the news this past week in our country. The Tangerine Community stands with all those affected by the choices of our country, and we want our studio to be a safe space for you.
We'd like to share a few mindfulness techniques and suggestions for how to cope with strong emotions:
Feel Your Feelings
1. If you can, give yourself extra time and space to experience your emotions - emotions are signals from your brain and they may keep trying to get your attention until they feel like they've been heard.
2. Remind yourself that it's ok to feel angry, sad, scared, or whatever else is coming up.
3. Try this guided RAIN (Recognize, Allow, Investigate, Nurture) meditation from Tara Brach to help process difficult emotions.
Bring Yourself Back to the Present Moment
Sometimes we have things we need to do and don't have time to sit with our feelings at that moment. In these cases, try these mindfulness techniques to help center you:
> STOP <
1. S: stop for a moment
2. T: take a deep breath
3. O: observe your experience
4. P: proceed with presence
> 2 Feet, 1 Breath <
1. First feel one foot - maybe press it into the ground and notice each point of contact
2. Then, feel the other foot
3. Finally, take a deep breath
If you would like a safe space plus a deeper container for your thoughts, join Laura for Yoga for Anxiety.
Tuesdays @ 8:30pm
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