How are you Really?
What I’m noticing lately
is that people are chronically overwhelmed with the chaos of the world. I’ve been chatting with my peers who are healers and people are just not interested in deep healing work right now. Yes, there are some, but amongst my peers we agree client work is down significantly this year. And it makes sense; there is so much chaos in the world that focusing on deep healing doesn’t feel doable for many many people.
At the same time I am beginning my 9th year teaching 200 hour Yoga Teacher Trainings. It’s something I look forward to every year. An opportunity to learn and grow and teach what I’ve learned through my lived experience and training. It’s an incredible gift to be part of this teaching team, and part of teacher trainings.
I’m noting this because I’m already seeing how this training is helping the students process the overwhelm and chaos of the world. How gathering in groups and having a grounded space held for you has been so healing; not just for the students, for me too.
There are a few reasons I’m sharing what I’m noticing and what has transpired in YTT.
1- I think it’s incredibly valuable to gather in community and to find a safe place where you can share. I think having close friends and confidants is very important too; and, there’s something about community that feels really important right now.
2- We are all are going to process differently and everyone’s nervous system and capacity are different. You choosing how you show up in a way that feels right for your capacity, your nervous system, and your SOUL, are vital!
3- Healing doesn’t need to be intense to be meaningful.
Sometimes the most supportive thing is choosing what feels steady, connective, and doable, and letting that be enough for now.
Here are some ways you might nourish your nervous system and stay grounded in this season of chaos:
Let your capacity lead. Some days that’s a full practice; some days it’s a few breaths.
Limit how much news and input you take in, especially first thing in the morning or before bed.
Return to the body often. A hand on the chest. Feet on the floor. Noticing your body. Noticing the room you’re in.
Choose rhythms over goals. Consistency is more regulating than intensity.
Move in ways that feel supportive. , Sometimes that looks like walking, stretching, gentle yoga, sometimes it looks like a hard core gym workout, a long run, or a hot yoga class.
Give yourself permission to be where you are, without needing to label it as “healed” or “unhealed.”
Gather with others in spaces that feel safe and grounded to simply be together.
Nourish with food that is healthy as much as you can. Food is medicine when you nourish it with proper vitamins and minerals. Choose nutrient dense food that helps you thrive when possible.
How are you supporting yourself during this time? I’d love to hear. How can I support you during this time?
All my love,
Misty