just because you can, doesn’t mean you should ... even if you love the F word

As caregivers, we can do it all—bring home the (veggie, in my case) bacon, fry it up in a pan, serve it to those we tend to, clean up afterwards … you get the idea. But the one thing we often don’t do is care for ourselves. We tend to forget that we should include ourselves in the list of things to do as we’re taking care of everyone else.

One thing I’ve noticed about folks like this is how hard it is for them to let themselves be supported—even when they come to their yoga mat. “Oh, I don’t need that.” they say, waving away the prop setup I’ve suggested for them. “Let someone else use those blocks—I’m fine without them.” Oh, that loaded F word … smh.

If this sounds like you, I invite you to follow along with me for this quick bite-sized practice. From prop setup until the end it will take just 7 minutes and 5 seconds of your day. Put the blocks and pillows (or blankets, or whatever you have nearby) in place, then rest on them while I share a little bit about Traditional Chinese Medicine and the wisdom of seedlings. Allow yourself to be held for a few minutes, and see if that helps you reconnect with that deeper part of you, where your most valuable Self resides.

Just because you can practice without all the yummy, cozy props doesn’t mean you should. In fact, I consider it a requirement.

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