It’s nearing the end of the first month of 2012 already! And we’d like to remind you in this roller coaster whirlwind of tornado-asana we call life, that it’s just as important to nurture your Yin along with your Yang.
There are just some days when thinking about getting on your mat for several rounds of Surya A and Surya B conjure up visions of torture tactics rather than methods of feelgoodness. Ugh. We know the feeling.
Even still, we may have a hard time slowing things down and taking that time out we so rightly need to chill and relax. Which is why we’re so thankful for restorative yoga and practical resources like Judith Hanson Lasater’s ‘Relax and Renew: Restful Yoga for Stressful Times‘. And the props, oh yes, that lovely proppiness to get us in just the right zone and position.
WIN: As part of #365yoga we’re delighted to be giving away 3 copies of ‘Relax and Renew: Restful Yoga for Stressful Times‘ by Judith Hanson Lasater, Ph.D., PT., a practical resource for finding your own deep relaxation for newbies and veterans alike. (courtesy Rodmell Press)
BONUS: One lucky reader will win this beautiful, handmade bolster from Inner Space Yoga. It’s truly an honor to be hosting a give away of YD pal Angela McWilliams’s gorgeous and unique creations. Perfect for meditation, yogaing, lounging or interior deco, because it’s so pretty!
TO ENTER: It’s Relax and Renew Haiku time! NYC Resident Restorative Yoga Maven, Jillian Pransky reminds us, “Tension is who we want to be, relaxation is who we are.” Tell us, in three phrases of 5, 7 and 5, what helps to bring you back from the brink of tension and stress to a state of relaxation and to who you are (yoga-fied or not).
here’s ours:
snuggled on bolster
hot tea brewing, inhaling
love, exhale relax.
3 ways to enter:
1. Post in the comments here.
2. Tweet @yogadork, @RodmellPress, @innerspaceyoga
3. Find us and like us on facebook: yogadork, Rodmell Press, Inner Space Yoga
Entries open until 11:59pm January 31st. A winner will be chosen at random and announced soon after. Good luck!
UPDATE! The wait is over. Congrats to Bill K and Deirdre R for winning a copy of the book! And a huge congrats goes to Lisa ~ Fat Yogini for winning a copy of the book AND the beautiful bolster. Yay! Thank you to all for your inspiring haikus, in whatever form they ended up 
May you find yourself relaxed and renewed again and again.
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Earlier…
- This Week In Yoga: Robert Downey Jr, Naked Judgment, Yoga Ruts and Fascia-nations
- Tom Myers on The Century of the Body: Fascia, Yoga and the Medicine of the Future
- The Poetry of Yoga: Book, Event, Movement
- Robert Downey Jr., the Comeback Yogi, with Vinnie Marino
- YogaDork Ed: How To Get Out of That Yoga Rut
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Relax, restore, rest!
Surrender to peace, calm, joy!
Give in. Time for YOU!
Peace, calm, relax.
Lie comfortably on your mat.
Yoga relieves stress.
Floating on air.
Cool breath flowing and ebbing,
Profound abandonment and joy.
peace….
Here we are and breathe
They tell us all is coming
Peace and truth arrives
identifying the stress/tension, in my body/mind
becoming present with my breath
I call on my higher self, to do my best in this moment
Conscious of moon, sun
Abundance in every breath
All troubles are gone
breathe love, expand wide,
melt down into your goodness.
it is all there is.
take a few deep breaths
settle down into pigeon
centered, happy, here
On sun-shined green lawns,
Standing on my head, breathing
I sigh, let go, Be.
Jai Jai Ganesha
Helping to carry me through
Melt the Self away.
the gift of yoga
Pay attention to your breath
In the moment now
See body presence
Feel mind length from root to crown
As within yoga
deep breath open heart
within sweet serenity
on and off the mat
goddess warrior child
strength and softness in balance
full breath surrender
mindfully living
here in the present moment
life’s joyous embrace
arms extend reaching
for the stars, feet on the earth
much more than a pose
sink into sukha
tension displaced, watered down
floating, drifting, peace
My lips taste salty
Why, yes, I’d love a bolster!
Melt away, deep peace
Pillowy clouds – yes,
Prenatal ladies love ‘em,
Bolster dreams – Jai Ma!
close your eyes and breathe
mind and body drift away
inner calm is yours
legs up the wall, in-
hale joy, exhale suffering,
a smile on my face
lying on my mat
breathing deeply into my soul
even with the chaos
Spirit guides me
To find the answer within
Through spirit it’s found
Time to move slowly
From the outside to in
Taking care of me.
Namaste!
mind cacophony
you will return to calm now
I created this
Soft candle flickers
Tension is melting away
Savasana~ bliss
Slowly exhaling
Slowly inhaling, breathing
Seeing the present
please put my name in that hat! tx.
sitting straight and tall
anchored, open, delighted
hatha two begins.
Savasana clears
the air and lightens the weight
of the mind’s burden.
breathe in peace
exhale stress and disorder
relax, release, just be
Making time for me
Remembering who I am
Not just reacting
breathing in and out
again and again until
it at last takes root.
connecting with breath
surrendering fully
lovely sensations
elephant bolster
you support my back just right
my heart is open
heart is open wide
half moon pose into the night
from my yoga mat
It would be lovely to win these great items.
YAY!!!!!! You just made my day!
Thank you so much!!
Namaste,
Lisa
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