October - The month of Breath

Each month I select a theme for my classes and include that theme in each class. For the month of October, I have chosen "breath" as the theme.

In class we have worked with Focused Breathing, to help us focus our minds on our breath and quiet the chatter of the mind. We are also working on concentrating on the breath while holding a difficult pose. When the thoughts are focused on the breath, the mind becomes quiet and the body will release into the pose with greater ease.

This week I am sharing a quote from my demonstration program with my classes. I wanted to share it with all of you as well.

"Breathe! Breath is life! Exchange of electrons. Flow of energy. Air is the primary nutrient. Survival without it is measured in minutes. It is so important that you do it without thinking.

Your breath is the voice of your spirit. It's depth, smoothness, sound, and rate reflect your mood.

If you become aware of your breath and breathe the way you do when you are calm you will become calm."

The last line is the most important one. The next time you are feeling overwhelmed or stressed, just take a moment to concentrate on your breath and "breathe the way you do when you are calm". You'll be amazed by the results.

Shanti (peace), Liz