Tell me about your dreams.
Recently I listened to the podcast by @lucasrockwood where he talks about the power of dreams with @charlie_morley_lucid_dreaming. That we can become more aware of our dreams and how that can help us to be more creative.
This got me thinking, are we resting and sleeping enough? If you ask around, most people will tell you no. And I have heard stories and claims from friends and students that sometimes even after yoga or a workout, they don’t feel more relaxed. Why is that?
I will attempt to answer that. First when we go to a yoga class or a workout, we tend to expect that we must achieve something or trying to reach a state, or gain muscle mass, rather than just trusting the process, having fun and being present. Yes, while trying to achieve a pose might be important, but staying focused and breathing in your class or practice can help you reach mental and spiritual relaxation, which is a higher form of relaxation - the kind that will help you truly relax and sleep.
Secondly, we subject ourselves in a highly stimulated environment: work, smart devices, violent or horror shows, sensationalised news. Try to limit your time you spent on these things. You will definitely find it easier to unwind and relax.
And if all else fails, read a book (this puts me to sleep every time!) and do simple #supinetwist as shown in this picture. If you can’t reach your foot with the leg straight, use a strap or a towel to connect your hand and your foot. Do both sides and in each side stay for about 2-3 minutes.
Assuming you can sleep now and your dreams will flow, @charlie_morley_lucid_dreaming went on to say that we should journal our dreams so that we can build up a memory for our dreams and that will help us become more aware of our dreams. That sounds pretty amazing because dreams are really important. From the dreams that I can remember, sometimes I do find solutions or answers for the things that have been puzzling me at work. Charlie even claims that within a few weeks of dream journaling, you will already start to see results.
Wanna give it a try?
#relaxation #bettersleep #yoga #dreaming #luciddreams #luciddreams #yogaforbettersleep
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