The Ironic Connection
When yoga enters our thoughts, immediately reaching for a laptop is not the first course of action. Don’t get me wrong, there’s everything right about sharing yoga with others in a class setting. There are obvious benefits involving fellowship among strangers and friends alike that support us in this lifestyle choice. There’s no waiting in line, waiting for class to start, or waiting to fill a water bottle; it’s simple, and everything falls into place at a moment’s notice. Sharing a yoga space usually involves another person or being alone in a favorite spot in nature. A newer trend involves reaching for the hardware…the simple laptop. In recent times, printing out a series of favorite routines was a popular catalyst for movement. Now, pulling them up on a laptop has become an eco-chic trend. So, what’s the difference? While many are not die-hard green life advocates, they do make moves toward a greener life. When we think of the combination of human mechanics colliding with tech outputs, a serene flow releases into our immediate world.
A Favorite Routine
After researching dozens of yoga routines over the years, one sticks out the most. A simple Ashtanga routine as a morning welcome, evening salute, and anytime tune-up has become an invigorating long-term friend. Simple and shorter routines are chosen over complex movements. Through it all, it’s an enjoyable rhythmic pattern that paces movements.
Music or No Music
Music appreciators, this series of simple routines works well with or without sound. Primitive tunes, harpsichord, some of the classics, modern ska, trance, techno, liquid bass, and drums are just some sound solutions for flow enhancement. Music sets the tone at times by selecting music that satisfies a simple sound craving while doing something you love. The ironic connection here is listening to something fast-paced while participating in an activity usually connected with complete slow-paced silence.
It’s So Easy to Start…So Drop and Do Ten!
There’s no set way to do these routines; just drop the mat and do a ten-minute routine; it’s that simple. It can happen in a slender hallway, in a room with a window facing nature, or in a wide-open space. Outside spaces enhance routines by directly connecting with weather elements and nature. When using a yoga or enhanced (thicker) movement mat outside, always choose a surface that is debris and bug-free and clean your mat immediately after your routine. The first few times moving through a routine may seem long, but after the body becomes familiar with the flow, it’s time to add a new movement or routine to the mix. After a while the routines feel shorter! The ironic connection here is developing a closer bond with your computer while doing something that traditionally does not include technological hardware.
Post-workout Meditation
Some start their yoga routines with a 30-minute meditation. Now, post-routine meditation is just as valuable, especially when outside. Breathing in the fresh air and taking in everything the new morning offers is enchanting. Becoming grounded in yourself before moving into a busy day keeps the thought flow moving into a day-long dance with a reliable laptop. While yoga and technology are two different creatures, they work well in real time. After the routine space has cleared, it’s clear how they work together, delivering an enjoyable flow that prepares us for better-grounded moments ahead.
Enjoy your day, enjoy your tech, enjoy your flow!
Bon
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