Creating Space in the Body | by Madisyn Taylor Our minds and bodies are interconnected, and the condition of one affects the condition of the other. This is why meditation is such a powerful tool for healing the body, as powerful as physical therapies. When our minds are cluttered with thoughts, information, and plans, our bodies respond by trying to take action. When the body has a clear directive from the mind, it knows what to do, but a cluttered, unfocused mind creates a confused, tense body. Our muscles tighten up, our breath shortens, and we find ourselves feeling constricted without necessarily knowing why. When we sit down to meditate, we let our bodies know that it is okay to be still and rest. This is a clear directive from the mind, and the body knows exactly how to respond. Thus, at the very beginning, we have created a sense of clarity for the body and the mind. As we move deeper into meditation, the state of our mind reveals itself, and we have the opportunity to consciously decide to settle it. A meditation teacher pointed out that if you put a cow in a small pen, she acts up and pushes against the boundaries, whereas if you provide her with a large, open space, she will peacefully graze in one spot. In the same way, our thoughts settle down peacefully if we provide them with enough space, and our bodies follow suit. When we settle down to examine and experience our consciousness, we discover that there are no hard, definable edges. It is a vast, open space in which our thoughts can come and go without making waves, as long as we let them by neither attaching to them nor repressing them. As we see our thoughts come and go, we begin to breathe deeper and more easily, finding that our body is more open to the breath as it relaxes along with the mind. In this way, the space we recognize through meditation creates space in our bodies, allowing for a feeling of lightness and rightness with the world. | DailyOM Course Spotlight by Leah Sugerman In our busy, stressful world, we all need a little more time for ourselves, a little more time to soften and absorb, relax and release, and simply to let go and become present. We all need restoration in our lives. Whether we're physically burned out from overworking our bodies, mentally exhausted from raising three kids, emotionally drained from losing a loved one, or just constantly stressed and tired, renewal and restoration is an essential chapter in all of our lives. Sometimes, we simply need to take the time to unwind, relax and gift ourselves restoration to be able to replenish our own spirits. Whether you've recently experienced trauma or you're simply feeling stressed and tired, gifting yourself restoration will truly help you to rebalance your life and move forward with less effort and more ease. Cleansing your mind and your body, this course will help to alleviate tension and strain physically, while simultaneously encouraging mental growth, clarity and peace. All it takes is 30-45 minutes every four days to promote expansion within the muscles of your body and restoration within your stressed or tired mind. Top 10 DailyOM Courses 1. A Year to Get Rich with Purpose 2. 15 Minute Yoga for Aches and Pains 3. Fit and Fierce Over 40 4. 21 Day Booty Core 5. Be Free from Unhealthy Relationships 6. Sacred Self-Care and Ayurvedic Nutrition 7. 21 Day Beautiful Arms & Abs Transformation 8. 21 Days to Phenomenal Abdominals 9. Lose Emotional and Physical Weight with Tapping 10. 21 Day Plant-Based Plan for a Lighter, Happier YOU!
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