Creating Flow with Your Breath
“No one becomes so advanced that they don't often have to return to the beginning.”
― St. Teresa of Avila
Helllllloooo Practitioners,
Here's my favorite place in the Bay Area: Deer Park in Fairfax. Why? My dog, Lila, and I used to trail run there. I'd lead, she'd lead. We'd play. It brought bliss. The memories are vivid because it was a peak experience of FLOW.
What brings you flow? How do you create flow states?
A student recently shared, "the breath reminds me that there is always flow even when I don't feel flow". That is the magic, mystery and medicine of the breath: to restore flow in body and BEING.
In the body this looks like the rhythm of the respiratory diaphragm, oxygen supply, digestive strength, and lymph flow. In being, flow looks like grace, ease, creativity, and inspiration.
On the horizon are 2 opportunities to learn about your breath and bring it into your body and being.
This weekend, I'll be teaching in the Bay Area. Go to the Padma website for more info.
The week of 2/6-2/10, we'll do another 5 day virtual event at Kanda. The Breathe Better Challenge will have tutorials, movement practices, and more. Info and registration here.
May your practice remind you there is always flow,
Alison
