Meditation Through Movement

Well, things have definitely changed haven’t they? The last couple months or so of quarantine have made me rethink my yoga practice among other things. Being home with baby Liam everyday with no outlet for his energy has exhausted me. I am positive that I am not alone in that respect. I see so many online posts about moms being frustrated with not only their kids but also other family members. It is understandable. You can only be with a person for so long before everything they do annoys you, especially when you have no alone time. It is human nature. With that said, there are ways to cope so that everyone comes out of this in one piece.

To be honest, my yoga practice has shifted more towards slow movement and meditation. I have discovered that I can meditate through movement. I would settle in a pose and hold it for a longer period of time rather that flow into the next movement. Once I settle into the pose, I am able to decompress and think about my day. I know I should be clearing my mind and staying in the moment but I find that difficult to do in the current situation. Rather than fight it, I let my thoughts go in the direction it gravitates towards. It consumes less energy that way and then once I think about all there is to think of, I can relax. I go through a couple of poses and repeat the process. By the end of my practice, I am less overwhelmed about everything. I have also been using apps geared towards meditation. It is so helpful to have someone else guide you through meditation. I honestly miss this the most and will definitely be signing up for guided meditation classes once yoga studios open up again.

So I guess the message here is that sometimes you have to go with the flow of things and find what works for you. We have settled into a good routine now but I know that is temporary. Sooner or later (I hope sooner), we will have to shift our schedules around again and find our new normal. Until then, I will stick to my meditation apps and let baby Liam lead the way.