Mar 5 (edited) • Inner Work
Your are looking but are you SEEING?
Yoga doesn't just happen on the mat!
You can practice yoga on a walk, too.
Quick reminder for today: go outside.
Ideally somewhere beautiful trees, ocean, trails, a park, even a quiet neighborhood street.
But here’s the key part (and yes, it’s the harder part):
When you’re walking, notice if your mind starts doing the usual thing:
- replaying old conversations
- having imaginary conversations with people who aren’t there ( but this time your are "winning ;-)
- worrying, planning, fantasizing about a better future
That mental “movie” creates more tension in the body.
Instead, try this nature practice:
🌲 Look at nature like you’ve never seen it before.
As if you don’t even know what a “tree” is.
For a few minutes, experiment with:
- less labeling (“tree,” “bird,” “rain,” “wind”)
- less explaining (“this is happening because…”)
- more direct seeing — colors, shapes, movement, sound, texture
Let yourself feel a little wonder and awe.
This gives your nervous system a break from habitual thinking…and you’ll often notice an instant shift: shoulders drop, jaw softens, breath deepens.
That’s yoga.
Off the mat.
In real life.
If you do this today, comment “🌿” and tell me where you went for your walk.
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