I find it very interesting that my mind tends to slow down when I’m sick, making for deeper yoga practices and less guilt when less gets done. Taking life at a slower speed seems a bit more acceptable these days. Hmmm…maybe I should carry that over when I’m back to feeling 100%.

Thanks to Hip Tranquil Chick Kimberly Wilson (Kimberly’s awesome bamboo clothing line has just been updated with Fall looks, which you can check out here - I adore her clothes and recommend you treat yourself to at least one of her luxurious and versatile pieces.), I got a great little get-back-into-the-swing-of-things resource from SARK. This little goody comes in the form of a PDF entitled Micromovements. This worksheet helps you tackle big projects by plotting baby steps. I’ve found that the actual catching up isn’t nearly as bad as thoughts of “I have so much to catch up on.” Like I said earlier — my mind slowing down is a very good thing.

My yoga practice has also gotten a boost from one of my very favorite yogis, Eoin Finn. I just love Eoin’s chill, do-good attitude and I appreciate — from the bottom of my heart — his free yoga podcasts/downloadable yoga MP3s. Eoin just released two new practices (I just love the clever titles!) which I’ve been using to supplement my therapeutic practice this week:

1. Eoin’s Yoga for Short Attention Spans is well-rounded 55-minute practice that will challenge your body and sooth your mind. Click here to go to the iTunes Blissology offerings from Eoin.
2. Short, Sweet and Sattvic is a delightful 40-minute routine that’s a bit gentler but no less wonderful. Click here to go straight to iTunes. 

Slowly but surely — and with the help of the excellent resources mentioned above — I’m getting back to life. A little sleep, pacing myself, yoga, lots of water, and proper nutrition and I’m on my way back to being my healthier self.

Namaste!