mindful relaxation: feel calmer & cooler in less than 10 minutes!
Being grounded and relaxed, open and present, is not a fixed state. It is something that we learn to come back to over and over again. This is where our practice becomes a tool for us in our daily lives. This short yet potent practice is key for refreshing ourselves and bringing ourselves back all day long.
If you’re seeking a short practice that will help you feel more grounded, open, and calm, I invite you to try this 8-minute progressive relaxation practice. You’ll squeeze and release areas in your entire body, beginning at your feet and moving up, so you can let go of excess stress and tension, and feel a palpable sense of ease.
This quick reset tool and the expanded offerings of my Everyday Restorative online retreat, will help you to come back again and again and to relax more in your life today, tomorrow, and for years to come. You can always come back.
Reflection / Journal Prompts
In your journal, after your restorative practice, take a moment now for reflection and introspection.
A Little + Often = A Lot
Consider the phrase above, and reflect on the following questions:
What can I do each day to feel how I want to feel?
How will I do it?
If I forget to do it, or feel defeated, I will invite myself to begin again by _______.
I know I’m not trying to achieve a static state, but a practice. Therefore, I will remind myself _______.
Did you enjoy this practice and want to expand your mindfulness toolkit with quick reset practices that fit into your busy life? Check out my Everyday Restorative course available now in my online studio!
everyday restorative: a 5-week online restorative retreat
Short, Simple Practices to Stay Calm & Connected
In this five-week online course, Jillian Pransky—international restorative yoga teacher, yoga therapist, and author of Deep Listening: A Healing Practice to Calm Your Body, Clear Your Mind, and Open Your Heart—will share the tools and practices for developing self-awareness and balance day-to-day so that you create more space for relaxation and compassionate action.