Let...go

As we move away from 2009 and into the new year we have a renewed opportunity to let go of the old and embrace what could be. For some of us a fresh start comes easily-for others it can be difficult to leave it behind. I propose we look back and then let it go. It’s never too late to learn from our mistakes and celebrate our achievements!

“Do your work…then step back…for that is the only path to serenity” – Lao Tzu

According to Chinese Astrology we are moving into a very active year. 2010 is the year of the Golden Tiger; the year we seize opportunities and make the most of our personal and very individual talents. We have yet to create our very best year!

I would like to share with you a few ways to let it go- the day, the session, the schedule:

Take time for yourself: 2-5 minutes watching your breath using this mantra

Inhale “Let” Exhale “Go”

It’s a calming and easy mantra that sometimes works for me as a useful tool to feel a sense of freedom. However, I have days when I want to shout and yell in order to get a sense of peace…

Try this to help “Let Go”

Sit comfortably on the floor, kneeling or cross-legged with your eyes opened or closed. Lean forward so that both palms rest on the ground in front of you. Raise your hands slightly and begin to hit the ground forcefully. Every time you hit the ground shout, “Hara” and squeeze your belly. Repeat for at least two minutes and up to five minutes. Feel free to work up a sweat or go until you break into laughter.

Hara is the center of our gravity, the initial place of movement in the body. We shout the word and squeeze the Hara so the location of our center (our resting place) becomes very clear.

After letting go, pause and breathe. Fill the space you made with a renewed sense of peace, freedom, clarity, courage or whatever quality you would like to bring more of into your life. As we let go, we create new space to receive. Rather than allowing that new space to refill with the same old energy, remember to fill yourself with something consciously (maybe your New Year’s resolution.)

As we let go of 2009, let’s use the ferocious power of the Golden Tiger to roar our intentions into 2010! May your New Year be Fearless!!

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