Day 4  |  Radical Compassion

At the heart of every Yoga Body Cleanse lies a foundational principle: Presence.  Our body wants our presence.  I emphasize this repeatedly because our bodies crave our attention, and our mere presence is an expression of love. I believe in it so much that it always tops my list with core values.  Presence is the part of us that animates when we are connected to Awareness.  

Today, let's draw ourselves closer to kindness, adopting a gentler perspective towards both our selves and our bodies. By doing so, we confront the pervasive toxin of self-betrayal, recognizing that, while we may not harbor hatred towards ourselves, sometimes we behave and think in ways that aren’t very nice to ourselves, both physically or emotionally.   

The very essence of compassion is the ability to be with someone or something that is suffering.  Can I be with this?  Compassion is an essential mindfulness practice and it includes bringing a kind lens to whatever part of us is experiencing discomfort, pain, resistance, resentment, or regret.

If we are to really clear toxic debris in our body, then we take a brave look at the insidious toxin of should-ing on ourselves all the time.  We move closer to our body with wonder and care.   Appreciation emerges and we meet ourselves. As we become more connected to our truth, we may find ourselves aligning to new actions and new behaviors, guiding us on a path of self-acceptance and compassion.

As we follow the path to Awareness, we meet a presence within us and there is only love there.

JOURNAL

  • If you could somehow eradicate the idea of ‘should’ with yourself, what would happen?

  • Describe 1-5 things about your body that you love and appreciate.

MEDITATE

RECIPE INSPO

Zoodles a la Alex

Zoodles a la Alex

  • 1 tablespoon oil (refined coconut, avocado, or grapeseed)

  • 2-3 zucchini, spiralized - buy at the store or prep at home

  • 1/4 teaspoon lemon zest, plus a squeeze of fresh lemon juice

  • 1 clove garlic, minced

  • 1 tablespoon chopped parsley

  • Optional: dill, cilantro, mint, basil

  • Optional: sprinkle nutritional yeast

  • Sea salt + pepper to taste

  • Drizzle of EVO to finish

Saute zucchini and minced garlic in oil using a medium-high heat pan. Cook until tender, about 3-5 minutes. Remove from heat. Stit in a squeeze of lemon juice, lemon zest, parsley, herbs. Toss to coat. Sprinkle with nutritional yeast (optional), salt, and pepper. to season. Finish with a drizzle of your favorite extra virgin olive oil. Final final touch: a pinch of maldon salt.

On Demand - Day 4

I love you, Keep going!

Alex

p.s. I completely forgot to tell you that tomorrow is a really important class for you to come to. Friday 10:30am Yoga + Chat!!