It's Not Selfish, It's Self-Care

My older son has been sent back home for distance learning after a month of them returning to school. I had just gotten into my new groove, checking off a list of all the things I had set aside to parent instead of work over the last 6 months of the pandemic. Now, I need to place my work and it feels as though myself back on the backburner. If I don't make time to meet my own needs my family will suffer and I know this, so moving into these two weeks I have a choice... To make the time or not? It has been said time and again...We have to feed our own souls before we can give our fullest to others. 

My GO TO poses when I am short on time and need a reset

If you are able to invert, my tried and true is ​sirsasana
​(head stand.) If you need the wall for support please place the knuckles against the wall to protect your neck and spine.
Please only do this asana under the following conditions:

• You have not eaten within the last hour ​
• ​You are not menstruating
• You have had proper training to maintain the lift in your shoulders as well as placement on your head

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If inversions in their classical form are not for you because you are menstruating, have not been taught yet, have a neck injury or optical issue, then we will support your head in a relaxing forward extension, you may appreciate a folded blanket on the chair, counter or couch to rest your brain for a few minutes in ardha uttanasana

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​Grab a favorite mocktail to indulge in the afternoon

Add 2-3 oz kombucha and a few ice cubes to your favorite cup
Next slice up some flovor (lime, lemon, orange, berries, mont, basil, lemongrass etc...)
Top off with sparkling water
Sip over a few deep breaths and savor your moment

So take 5 minutes, take and hour, whatever you can! It's not selfish it's self-care.