1/18/2016 0 Comments Colour your yoga practiceI love the absolute beauty in the simplicity of a sarong: it has no moving parts; it’s lightweight; it’s affordable, it versatile and can be used in so many different ways. I adore each and every sarong I own, the colours, patterns and textures evoke my senses and I am amazed that I can find a new use for my sarongs everyday. As I write his post I recall a impromptu chat with a four year old at the beach discussing all the things I could do with my sarong, here are a few his suggestions, a dress, skirt, scarf, angel wings, beach towel, shawl, flag, fly swat, and a picnic rug. I added to his list, sun protection, keeping me warm on a windy day, a yoga mat, meditation shawl, a head scarf, a yoga strap, and to dry myself after a surf.
My sarongs travel everywhere with me and I use them daily at the beach, in the home and as part of my yoga practice. A brightly coloured sarong can enhance your yoga practice, colours are known to effect our moods and emotions, it has been known that light and certain colours can make you feel happy or sad, they can energize, invigorate or calm you down. Imagine if we could match a sarong to our current state of being and what you want to achieve from your yoga session For example, if you are on the down side, feeling dull and lacking the energy, try to surround yourself in a sarong that has the colours Red and Violet. These colours will invigorate your spirit, re-energize the body and shift your mood in the positive direction. If you feel anxious, restless and can’t seem to find concentration, Blue, Green and Indigo colours will calm your rushing mind, ease form tension in the muscles and joints and bring awareness and focus. Match your Yoga poses, breathing and meditation with any particular colour or combination as complete healing comes from all these attributes. The word sarong derives from a Malay word meaning “sheath.” and I believe there is no better way than to complete your yoga practice by covering yourself in a protective layer of soft brightly coloured fabric that encases your being creating that intimate space where you can turn your focus inwards and connect with your deeper internal self. Next time you step onto a yoga mat or go to a yoga class take along a sarong and bring a little colour and brightness to your practice, you may find it quite uplifting and rejuvenating. What do use a sarong for, would love to hear from you. Miles of smiles Naomi
0 Comments
|