Relax. Reset. Restore!

Beloved Yoga & Wellness Community!

How are you? What's been on your mind and heart?

As we move into the sunset of the year's first quarter, thoughts on our ability to taste and smell have been taking space in my awareness. Over the course of the lockdown, hearing that one of the symptoms of COVID 19 could be lost or impairment of one's taste and smell has highlighted the beauty, efficiency and healing potential connected to the human senses.

A few months back, a neighbor shared a loaf of sourdough bread with me she had just baked. Ahhhh! I love the way sourdough bread smells and taste. What's something you enjoy tasting and smelling?

Whether you are recovering from COVID, supporting someone who is, or simply practicing to keep your immune system and mind healthy & happy. . . let's ALL cultivate a sense of gratitude for the gift of taste and smell.

In this Newsletter we'll explore ways to use our senses to anchor us in the present moment, guide us into deeper relaxation and to restore our nervous system:

🍀 Yoga Set (Kriya) to Relax and Release Fear

💚 5 Senses Mindfulness Exercise

🍀 Gluten Free Sourdough Recipe

💚 Breath of JOY!

Be Well,

Victoria aka Ria Rivers

https://www.thepeoplesyoga.net/

I love short, sweet & powerful! Here is a Kriya with 12 exercises that can be done in under 40 mins. and is great for all levels of practicing folks. Release fear (anxiety, worry, etc.) and experience a deeper feeling of relaxation!

https://www.3ho.org/kundalini-yoga/kriya/featured-kriyas/kriya-relax-and-release-fear

If you've taken my mindfulness classes you'll be familiar with this University of Vermont's 5 senses exercise. It will gently nudge you into tuning-in to your sense of touch, sight, taste, hearing and smelling as a way to anchor yourself into the joy, power and resources available to you in the present moment. 🙊 🙉 🙈

https://medcenterblog.uvmhealth.org/wellness/physical/mindfulness-mindful-monday-exercise/

Happy Smelling Y'all