Rangitaki Pūāio - Yoga Blog

When finding rest is hard, when your nervous system is used to always being on guard, your body is used to movement, rushing or constant stress-

Sleep is not merely a period of inactivity; it's a fundamental pillar of our overall health and well-being, impacting virtually every aspect of our lives. Here's why sleep is so crucial: 1. Physical Restoration/ Wahakaora Tinana: While we sleep, our bodies undergo essential repair processes. Muscles are repaired, tissues are regenerated, and the immune system is strengthened. Without adequate sleep, these processes are disrupted, leaving us more susceptible to illness and physical fatigue.

The stiffness, swelling, and pain may make you want to avoid movement — but, the right kind of movement is one of the best ways to support your joints and ease discomfort.

It is the slow, deep diaphragmatic breathing that promotes the parasympathetic nervous system response. It is telling your body that All is Well. 

Whakaritenga - Ritual  elevate your practice, and open the door to transformation...  "Routines are concrete repetitive actions that help us develop skills while creating continuity and order Rituals are routines elevated, driven by intention, and imbued with meaning." - Esther Perel

The feminine life force energy (Shakti) is considered the creative force in yoga philosophy, the energy that brings all things into physical form This energy is radiant and powerful, it is active and creative, receptive and nurturing.  I don't recall being told this over two decades ago, when I first started my yoga journey...