"As defined by brands and advertisers, the holidays mean socializing, decorating, gift buying, cooking, traveling, and forced socializing. For many of us, that feels like barely contained chaos. Yes, it can be lovely to partake in the spirit of giving and gratitude and all that comes with it. But it's entirely too easy, amid the endless tasks and commitments, to lose yourself and forget about the things that keep you grounded."
"You can approach the holiday season the same way you start your yoga practice-pause for a moment, slow your breath, and allow the outside world to recede. Just for one minute. Then integrate any of these yoga-inspired tools to help make holiday stress more manageable while you're home with family, out with friends, or contemplating how to respond to a last-minute holiday party invitation. (And if all else fails, don't hesitate to RSVP "no.")"
Holiday routines defined by brands include socializing, decorating, gift buying, cooking, traveling, and forced socializing, creating a sense of barely contained chaos for many people. Participating in giving and gratitude can be lovely, but endless tasks and commitments can cause people to lose themselves and forget grounding practices. Change requires a clear strategy rather than a promise to be less hectic. Yoga offers practical tools to regain calm through brief pauses, slowed breath, and intention-setting. Simple practices like choosing an intention, dedicating actions to someone, and taking one-minute pauses can reduce stress and make holiday responsibilities more manageable.
Read at Yoga Journal
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