Spring Equinox: Tuesday September 22

The Sun is both the source of light and life on Earth, and the Equinox and Solstice are the turning points in the solar cycle of the seasons.
Equinoxes happen every year on approximately March 20th and September 21st, when the Sun’s rays shine directly on the Equator.

During these two points of the year, the tilt of the Earth in its rotational orbit is in a straight alignment with the Sun. The sun crosses the celestial equator and we experience (nearly) balanced day and night, and light and dark.

With this, there is an incredible balance created, and all over the planet, day and night are approximately equal. Masculine and feminine are balanced, and the playing field is level for all.

Depending on what Hemisphere you’re in, and the time of year, the Equinox marks the entrance into either Spring or Autumn.

Source: Equinox Spiritual Meaning

Can we take some time to Spring Clean our Mind, Body and Soul??

We can all see and feel the changes that occur around us, but perhaps taking some extra time this Equinox to, cleanse, prepare and honour some cleaning out of our environments, our bodies and souls…

Body:

• What exercises are suitable for your body type and style?
• Suitability of where we are at any time in our lives..
  • • Age
    • Injuries
    • Structure
    • Time of year
    • Energy levels
    • Women’s cycle
  • What foods suit your body type?
    • What nourishes your body type?
    • too much /too little
      • Indulgence or sacrificing
  • Amounts
    • Nurture and nourish or
    • Need to shed and lighten/
    • Weighten
      • muscle strength
    • Mobility and flexibility

Mind:

• Do you currently need activity to focus?
  • Exercise and re-training your brain
    • Art
    • Nature
• Quietness to focus
  • Meditation
  • calmness
  • time alone

Soul:

• Where is your heart?
  • Have you connected to what makes you happy?
  • Do you find time to do the things that put a smile on your dial?
    • Time to surrender and let go
    • Time to be active
  • Have a good old belly laugh?
  • Learning to say yes/no so you can make proactive decisions for yourself rather than being reactive…

 

Just a few quick thoughts to help us stay on track and assess where we are for this spring equinox…????

Nadi Shodhana/ Alternate Nostril Breathing

A great practice to do to balance our energies – perfect for the equinox balancing energies.

Benefits of Nadi Shodhana

• Infuses the body with oxygen
• Clears and releases toxins
• Reduces stress and anxiety
• Calms and rejuvenates the nervous system
• Helps to balance hormones
• Supports clear and balanced respiratory channels
• Helps to alleviate respiratory allergies that cause hay fever, sneezing, or wheezing
• Balances solar and lunar, masculine and feminine energies
• Fosters mental clarity and an alert mind
• Enhances the ability to concentrate
• Brings balance to the left and right hemispheres of the brain
  Source: www.banyanbotanicals.com

For those not familiar with Nadi Shodhana please be in contact and we’ll be doing the practice this week during classes.
OR
Go to our YouTube page and a tutorial is up there 🙂