At the start of the year the nervous system is often overstimulated, and the mind can be scattered so practices like long deep breathing, alternate nostril breathing and kirtan kriya (Sa Ta Na Ma) calm the mental field and restore the neutral mind. When your mind becomes steady you can see your direction with more clarity with conscious intention. A beautiful way to start your general practice is to begin by tuning in with the mantra “Ong Namo Guru Dev Namo”, this mantra connects you to your inner wisdom and internally you allow the year to unfold from intuition rather than pressure. You can start a session with gentle spinal movements like cat and cow, Sufi grind, and spinal flex, when the spine moves freely, (prana) and life force circulates smoothly and evenly, increasing cerebrospinal fluid circulation which nourishes the brain and nervous system thus increasing mental clarity, emotional balance and intuitive awareness. These simple motions activated for a few minutes each day can prepare the body and mind to receive new vitality while releasing tension from the past year.
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