Serenity
“Serenity is not freedom from the storm but peace amid the storm.” ~ author unknown Many of us attend a yoga class to feel calm, release stress and experience inner peace. By the end of our practice we walk away, feeling "...aaahhh..." But what happens after our yoga and meditation practice? Does the stress return when we are stuck in traffic, at work or when dealing with a difficult person or situation? How can we maintain inner serenity amid the chaos? Here are a few ways to understand what causes disturbance to our serene state of being and ways we can practice bringing more serenity to our daily lives. You may wish to take one week to explore each of these different self-study techniques. 1. The Environment: Throughout the day, notice which environments you feel serene and which environments cause tension and stress. Once we have a sense of how the outer world affects our inner state, we can consciously use the serene environments to [...]