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Understanding the Basics of Hatha Yoga
What is Hatha Yoga?
Hatha yoga is particular type of yoga which focuses on the shatkarma, which is the .....
Understanding the Basics of Hatha Yoga
What is Hatha Yoga?
Hatha yoga is particular type of yoga which focuses on the shatkarma, which is the .....
Awakening By: Janet L. Hall
Waking up to chaos and clutter can instantly drain you of your
energy and put your spirit in a foul mood, even causing you to
become depressed.
As a professional organizer, I'm often asked, * Where do I
start? * I always suggest one of two areas, your bedroom or your
important home or office files.
Many have disagreed, stating that they would prefer to start
with a room that others may see when visiting.
But I'm here to tell you, don't worry about those areas... yet.
My saying is, * you can drop by anytime to visit me but if you
want to visit my house to see how clean it is, make an
appointment! * (there is a difference between clean, neat, and
organized, but that's another article ).
Organizing and cleaning those areas will only make your Spirit
soar temporarily. Those areas will NOT feed your Spirit in the
way it needs to be feed in the morning, BEFORE you get out of
bed! (unless you sleep in one of those areas ).
So why not start decluttering and * OverHalling * the room in
which you awake every morning? Take care of you boudoir first!
It's the first room you see in the morning and the last room you
see at night.
Your bedroom can set the stage for your day and how your Spirit
will feel, react, and cope throughout the rest of the day.
EDITORS TIP: After reading this article, place it next to your
bed with a pencil and before you get out of bed reread and
answer the following:
Now, look around you. What do you see? Chaos and clutter or calm
and organization?
What beauty can a new morning bring you? What is your vision of
your day?
Listen. What do you hear? Bickering, * Can't find....*, or
laughter and a birds song?
Start this new day by listening to nature outside your window.
Sing, whistle, hum, or play music that lifts your spirit and
refreshes. (I sing to myself, * You've got to wake up every
morning with a smile on your face and show the world all the
love in your heart...Carole King)
What do you smell? Dirty socks, moldy * stuff * or a fresh cut
lawn, sun dried sheets, or the fragrance of flowers?
Inhale and infuse yourself with power for the day with fresh
clean scents around you. A scented candle, fresh flowers on your
nightstand, scented soaps, lotions, or oils.
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What do you feel? Overwhelmed, depressed, drained, or
rejuvenated and renewed?
Renew and elevate your Spirit by embracing the day upon waking,
take a big stretch, read an affirmation, your spiritual book, or
a daily inspiration. Pray or meditate.
Write down what you would like to see, hear, smell, and feel
when you first awake. What do you have to do to feed your senses
and your Spirit?
When you start clearing the clutter out of your senses, you will
begin to become open and aware to receiving those things that
can feed your body, soul, and spirit.
If you feed your spirit and your mind upon waking, you'll day
will run smoother. You'll become more aware of what's going on
around you and within you.
Alan Cohen, author of A Deep Breath of Life, writes in one of
his daily inspirations for heart-centered living: *...Each day
is like a life unto itself, and so the first minutes of each day
are the formative minutes. We must take special care to sound
the keynote that will set the tone for our entire day. How do
you begin your day? Do you spend it with God, in peace, in
attunement with yourself? Or do you pop out of bed and
immediately dive into the busy-ness of the day, postponing your
soul's needs in favor of lesser activities? *
He goes on to say, * Take at least the first 20 minutes of your
day to meditate, pray, read an inspiring book, practice yoga or
tai chi, walk in the woods, sing, dance, or engage in any
practice that links you to a higher power. Establish your
center, and the day that follows will reflect clarity, strength,
and love. Any time you spend with Spirit will be returned
throughout the day. Even a few seconds of closing your eyes and
remembering the presence of love will make a big difference. At
the end of your day, be with God before entering sleep. The
formative minutes will build the consciousness that makes a
productive life. *
If you'd like to learn to mediate or need help in this area,
John Edward, author of Understanding Your Angels and Meeting
Your Guides, has a wonderful audio tape with some amazing
exercises.
I love the mediating exercise in which Mr. Edwards teaches; how
to * breath in Universal positive energy and force out any
negative energy you are holding in your body. Giving your body
permission to surrender your negative energy.
I'd like to give you permission to rid yourself of all the
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negative clutter and stuff in your bedroom. The Advantages of Kids Yoga
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If something reminds you of how much weight you've gained, get
rid of it!
If something makes you sad or unhappy, get rid of it!
If something brings back bad memories, get rid of it!
If something makes you feel dated, get rid of it!
If something is broken (you'll never use it again or will cost
more to fix then replace), or irreparable, get rid of it!
If something from your past would embarrass your loved ones
after you gone, get rid of it!
If something doesn't mean anything to you any longer, get rid of
it!
Wall by wall, inch by inch, surface area by surface area, all
the clutter and stuff that you've STUFFED into the one place you
should be able to go to to relax, reflect, make love, sleep, and
meet your Spirit in the morning can be sorted through using my
TEASER technique. (For a FREE copy of my TEASER, click:
mailto:teaser@sendfree.com?subject=tohaveclutter ) This is an
autoresponder; you will receive the TEASER via email within
seconds of hitting the send key.
Nine Additional Steps to Get Started:
1. Decide how much time you have or are willing to dedicate to
creating your own personal paradise. 2. Set a timer for the
length of time you have set aside to declutter. 3. Take the
phone off the hook. 4. Turn off the computer and TV. 5. Don't
answer the door. 6. If you have children, make sure they have an
activity to do or have someone watch over or play with them (or
maybe they can help ). 7. Stay focused by NOT leaving the
room. 8. Do NOT bring anything else into the room you're
decluttering that doesn't belong there. 9. Do NOT run out and
buy storage items until AFTER you have sorted through your stuff!
Remember it's not about being neat; anyone can straighten or
tidy up. It's about utilizing your bedroom and space for what
it's meant to do - a place to rest the soul and Spirit.
For more Organizing Tips and Exercises for your Master Bedroom,
click http://www.overhall.com/masterbedroom.htm
Look to this day! For it is life, the very life or life. In its
brief course Lie all the verities and realities of Your
existence: The bliss of growth; The glory of action; The
splendor of achievement; For yesterday is but a dream, And
tomorrow is only a vision; But today, well lived, makes every
Yesterday a dream of happiness, And every tomorrow a vision of
hope. Look well, therefore, to this day! --Kalidasa (Translated
from the Sanskrit)
Look for ways the Universe spoils you today and everyday.
For additional help: The Organizing and Feng Shui Wizard, Janet
L. Hall, FSII has a FREE newsletter, OverHall IT! at
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http://www.overhall.com/products.htm Janet is a Professional
Organizer, Certified Feng Shui Practitioner, Speaker, and Author
and can help you regain control of your life, your time, your
stuff, and your environment.
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For additional help: The Organizing and Feng Shui Wizard, Janet
L. Hall, FSII has a FREE newsletter, OverHall IT! at
http://www.overhall.com/newsletter.htm and many organizational
products for your office, home, and computer at
http://www.overhall.com/products.htm Janet is a Professional
Organizer, Certified Feng Shui Practitioner, Speaker, and Author
and can help you regain control of your life, your time, your
stuff, and your environment.