When we think of love we often think of the love we give to others. The most important love we give is actually to ourselves. Unfortunately, this can also be the most difficult love to cultivate. During class I often ask students to think about how we talk to ourselves. When we look in the mirror, what does that inner voice say? Do we emphasize the things that we love about ourselves or do we pick ourselves apart? When we make a mistake, how do we respond? Are we forgiving or do we beat ourselves up over a simple mistake? Now think about when a friend asks you about their appearance or when they come to you for advice. When you speak to them does it sound the same way as your inner voice speaks to you? If the answer is no, why is that? Are you harder on yourself? We should be the most important person in our lives, our own best friend, yet we tend to speak to ourselves as if we are enemies. That inner voice can be a constant saboteur. Next time that inner voice starts to say anything to that doesn’t come from a place or love, stop it in its tracks. Say to yourself, I love you and mean it. Then think of three things that are great about you. It can be physical attributes, qualities you have or things you do well, whatever you need to hear at that moment. In the words of Rupaul, “If you can’t love yourself, how in the hell are you gonna love someone else? Can I get an Amen!”
Yoga
- Hand Stretch
- Reclined Hero Pose (Supta Virasana)
- Reclined Bound Angle Pose (Supta Bandha Konasana)
Oils
- Balance (Doterra Blend)
- Melissa
- Neroli
Crystals
- Moss Agate
- Emerald
- Rose and Green Fuchsite
- Pink Chancedony
Mudra
Padma Mudra – Bring your hands together at heart center in Anjali Mudra. Keeping the thumbs and pinkies press together and the base of the palms connected, spread the fingers to open them up like a lotus flower. Hold this mudra at the center of your chest where your heart resides.
Meditation
Click here for the Heart Chakra Meditation by Yoga2Peaces on Soundcloud.
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