Becoming Present

Our session today was interrupted by my son who was having computer issues. Interruptions, distractions, and upsets happen all the time. How do we move through them?

So today you are invited to:

1. Observe how interruptions and unexpected changes affect your breath and tension in your body. I tend to get "up tight" body goes up and breath is tight. So the challenge is to notice what's happening and then choose long, deep, connected, breaths.

2. Schedule 2-3 times today to pause, observe your breath, and choose long, deep, connected breaths.

Reminder: You are invited to practice with us live via Zoom Monday-Friday at 9:30am EST. Visit www.chantalgarneau.com/daily-practice to receive daily email reminders.

Today you are invited to

1. Explore how it feels to breathe in as slowly as possible? Where is your full point? How does it feel to release the air on the exhale?

2. Schedule 2-3 times today to pause, observe your breath, and choose long, deep, connected breaths.

Reminder: You are invited to practice with us live via Zoom Monday-Friday at 9:30am EST. Visit www.chantalgarneau.com/daily-practice to receive daily email reminders.

Your mission for this weekend is to:

1. Wonder about what kind of nourishment you might be needing. So if you are feeling run down, depleted, overwhelmed, exhausted etc, pause. And wonder "what do I need right now"? It's likely that you need to breathe full deep breaths, and maybe you also need a nap, some water, a walk outside, a hug etc. Once you've identified something you need, offer it to yourself. Repeat as necessary.

2. Schedule 2-3 times today to pause, observe your breath, and choose long, deep, connected breaths.

Reminder: You are invited to practice with us live via Zoom Monday-Friday at 9:30am EST. Visit www.chantalgarneau.com/daily-practice to receive daily email reminders.

Your homework for today is to:

1. Try to be extra gentle and kind to the parts of you that are in pain. Listen to your body cues and offer the stuck, restricted, and tight places some love and gentleness.

2. Schedule 2-3 times today to pause, observe your breath, and choose long, deep, connected breaths.

Reminder: You are invited to practice with us live via Zoom Monday-Friday at 9:30am EST. Visit www.chantalgarneau.com/daily-practice to receive daily email reminders.

Your homework for today is to:

1. Notice where/how your body makes contact with the Earth beneath you. And wonder, do I feel heavy and held by the Earth, or do I feel up and tight (pulling away) and if you notice subtle of obvious holding away feelings invite yourself to settle down with each exhale. Invite yourself to feel supported and held (even if it's just a teensy bit).

2. Schedule 2-3 times today to pause, observe your breath, and choose long, deep, connected breaths.

Reminder: You are invited to practice with us live via Zoom Monday-Friday at 9:30am EST. Visit www.chantalgarneau.com/schedule to receive daily email reminders.

Your homework for today is to:

1. Challenge yourself to notice cues that you may be ungrounded from yourself and the web of life. Cues include short, fast, held breaths, tight body, mean thoughts about yourself and/or others. When you notice one of these cues check out your breath. It's likely you aren't breathing in a connected way. So when you notice this, choose to breathe in a connected way and notice what changes for you.

2. Schedule 2-3 times today to pause, observe your breath, and choose long, deep, connected breaths. 

Reminder: You are invited to practice with us live via Zoom Monday-Friday at 9:30am EST. Visit www.chantalgarneau.com/schedule to receive daily email reminders.

Your homework for today is to:

1. Challenge yourself to be a little more kind to yourself. Wonder: "How could I be a little more kind right now? What would it feel like if I was a little more kind to myself?"

2. Schedule 2-3 times today to pause, observe your breath, and choose long, deep, connected breaths.

Reminder: You are invited to practice with us live via Zoom Monday-Friday at 9:30am EST. Visit www.chantalgarneau.com/schedule to receive daily email reminders.

Your homework for today is to:

1. Step outside and put your feet (try bare feet) on the ground and feel the earth beneath you as you breathe. If possible find a tree to breathe with, or a plant, or the grass. If you can't make it outside think of a tree as you practice.

2. Schedule 2-3 times today to pause, observe your breath, and choose long, deep, connected breaths.

Reminder: You are invited to practice with us live via Zoom Monday-Friday at 9:30am EST. Visit www.chantalgarneau.com/schedule to receive daily email reminders.