I do believe that there is something empowering about “doing”. For while now, I have been feeling that I need to balance my Nia practice with my Yoga practice. Similarly, I have talked about my need to do less and receive more…another form of balance – the DOING with BEING. It is hard for me to not do. I know this about myself. As usual, when I listen to my body’s signs, signals, and sensations, it is telling me to do less. I got the flu earlier this fall and I realized that I had already had a cold earlier that same month. My body was taxed and my immunity low. To build more strength and sustain this fall and winter with my health in tact, I listened to my body and am practicing doing less and receiving more. My role as a therapist and Nia teacher requires that I be present and hold space for others. I simply cannot do this effectively if I don’t first tend to myself but nurturing and balancing myself – by modeling a good health and wellness practice.
Now that my fall Nia teaching schedule is in place (starting today), my teaching schedule has decreased from 5 classes a week to 3 classes a week, I can feel the spaciousness of my Sunday. I awoke this morning and took my first Yoga class in a long time. Realizing an intention is a wonderful feeling. And today I relish in practicing what I often assist others in practicing…
1.Balance Being with Doing.
2. Listening to your body will always lead you towards increased health (no matter how small).
3. Action does indeed set you free!
