Sometimes we can anticipate stress, but most often it appears as a surprise. Either way, it helps to make use of the tools provided by Hatha Yoga to reset the nervous system. Once we witness our reaction, we can pause, breathe and respond consciously.
Conscious breathing reminds us that we have agency. Gentle physical movements after the stress has passed remind us that we are safe again. Looking around in one’s environment and naming particular objects helps to orient us in the present moment, free from lions in the jungle or wolves at the door.
How do you mitigate stress in your life? Can you remember to use your Hatha Yoga tools to breathe, stay present and embodied? Ki to Happiness recovers ASAP from stress with Hatha Yoga.