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The key benefit of this practice, in my experience, is increased awareness of the body, down to its most peripheral parts. To try it yourself, I recommend the free Insight Timer meditation app; I have been regularly returning to the soothing, skillfully guided yoga nidra session by Jennifer Piercy, Nids Nidra, and the ethereal Tanis Fishman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fe254c1f7e076696e3b9063/1609359750558-JGZO1IUYNRLJIB9DG1EA/Copy%2Bof%2BCopy%2Bof%2BElegant%2Bminimalistic%2Blogo%2Bwith%2Babstract%2Bflower%2Bfor%2Bpsychology%2Bblog.jpg Main - Tools - 2. Breathwork Not taking your breath for granted could have been one of the many lessons of the Covid-19 pandemic. Breathing is an essential bodily function that we can consciously control. It is our gateway to regulating our physiology by tapping into the parasympathetic nervous system. Breathing exercises (pranayama) are usually done at the beginning or the end of any yoga (asana) session, and focusing on the natural rhythm of breathing is a common anchor in mindfulness mediation. However, breathwork as a stand-alone practice can be a power tool for mental and physical health. Some techniques worth knowing, and incorporating into your daily routine, are the energizing Breath of Fire, the calming Alternate Nostril Breathing, and the grounding Complete Breath. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fe254c1f7e076696e3b9063/1609359862829-L6UQ1VIKYGC6CQUITI4U/IMG_4685.jpg Main - Tools - 3. Backbending Having a strong spine just sounds like a good idea, both literally and metaphorically. Above all, this practice is about patience, and loving, mindful movement, so if you are looking to calmly challenge and connect with yourself, I would recommend it. Subtle, but noticeable progress in both the depth and the ease of posture is real, and is another reason why I am sticking with it. However, the risk of injury is real, so I recommend following instructions from an experienced yoga teacher or practitioner. In 2020, I committed to practicing with the “backbending queen” Talia Sutra, via her app (pictured). Another inspiring teacher is Stevana; her Zoom workshops come highly recommended. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fe254c1f7e076696e3b9063/1609357826491-6EUP9DDW3J77SLB778HF/Fairytale.jpg Main - Tools - 4. Bedtime Stories Because sleep is so important, and yet so elusive to many of us, here is another sleep tool that I discovered in 2020 - or rather rediscovered, after many, many years :). In lieu of parents, this time around, bedtime stories are told to me by the gentle, soothing voices of Audible narrators - and they work just as well (or maybe even better? It’s been too long). I first discovered the Audible Sleep collection in late 2019, but it really expanded this year, and with it, my habit of falling to sleep to the sounds of The Tea Shoppe, Quilt Collecting, or Pumpkin Stew. Yes, the plotlines are as riveting as the titles suggest. But there is more here then just the sheer dullness of what is being narrated. In my experience, these stories seem to wrap themselves around you like a warm blanket, and cradle you in a cocoon of comforting images that gently lull you to sleep, rather than knock you out. The Audible collection is free for subscribers, and there are also a number of stories available on the aforementioned Insight Timer app (free). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fe254c1f7e076696e3b9063/1609356797482-WXGKEDS6ACZU1PNLXBXO/Beducated.jpg Main - Tools - 5. Sex Ed for Adults These classes by Beducated came highly recommended, and they turned out to be a wonderful find. The 50 or so courses are informative, inspirational, inclusive, sex-positive, and yes, sexy. A particularly nice feature is that the classes are primarily pleasure-focused, as opposed to goal (orgasm)-oriented. You can practice with a partner or by yourself; modules include instructions for both options. (Link to give you a 25% referral discount ) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fe254c1f7e076696e3b9063/1609360539750-8BVCE6NVU4XFJHAWXV39/Copy%2Bof%2BCopy%2Bof%2BElegant%2Bminimalistic%2Blogo%2Bwith%2Babstract%2Bflower%2Bfor%2Bpsychology%2Bblog%2B%25281%2529.jpg Main - Tools - 6. Meditative Poetry Meditation comes in many forms, and it can do so much; we use it to cultivate calm, equanimity, focus, loving-kindness, self-compassion. This year, I learned that a certain kind of poetry can serve the same purpose. Similar to the tradition of koans (short stories used in Zen Buddhism, sometimes reminiscent of haiku), poems can be deeply moving, evocative, and contemplative. 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