Day 2 - Being Calm

Day 2 is a god send. I wasn't feeling it this morning; having to wake up 1 hour earlier to do the practice when I could be snuggling in bed. It was worth it.
A short 20 minute practice focusing on the breath really helps to focus the mind on the day ahead.

What I enjoyed
The slow and repeating sequences allows you to follow at your own pace and reduce the need to hear each instruction. Kate Holcome has a nice calm voice and is easy to understand.

My favorite sequence was the cool down. Lying on your back, knees folded into your chest and arms at your side against your body. On an inhale, coordinate the movement of your arms and legs as your straighten your legs towards the ceiling and circle your arms up and back to the floor if you can. On the exhale, bend your knees back into the chest and bring your arms back up and down by your side. Repeat 3 or 4 times.

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I also enjoyed the short but present send off "and you are ready to go about the rest of your day" with a smile.

What I disliked
Except for the introduction and a quick smile at the end of the sequence, Kate faces and speaks to Laura the entire time. It's important to make eye contact will all your students, even if you can't see them, it creates a bond. 

The 15 minute Morning Sequence is a easy sequence with lots of benefits. It can easily be modified to be done sitting on a chair for the most part or holding on to it for balance.

If you are taking this challenge I highly recommend signing up for the emails, it gives you a short description of the practice and a link to the video.

Keep it up!
Namaste.


P.S. Click here or on the on the picture for a link to the video.