ONE ROOM, ONE POSE

Hygge, (HEW-guh) “is a quality of coziness that makes a person feel content and comfortable. It's also often used as an adjective meaning "cozy or comfortable.” (Merriam Webster)

1. Choose a room or space in a larger area to clear of any unnecessary items or furniture.

2. Add the following optional items; a comfortable chair, a blanket, oversized pillow(s), a yoga mat or blanket, a candle, a small table or stool and one object that inspires you or reminds you of a happy moment in your life. Add as many plants with soft leaves to the space as you see fit. The stool can substitute as a table to place your favorite item. The plants can be arranged around the area, act as a barrier if the space is part of a larger area or gathered in one corner. This is for your comfort so there’s no need to follow design rules just this once.

3. Play calming sounds like; campfire crackling, the ocean, classical music, theta waves or spa music.

4. Set up your blanket, pillows and yoga mat on the floor to prepare for a restorative yoga or (yin yoga) pose referred to as restorative heart opener

5. To get into the pose

   • Use a large pillow(s) or blanket(s) and stack them length wise for support in this reclining position. If you have bolster (long round pillow), this is the perfect time to use it.

   • Bend your knees to bring your feet close to your bottom, then open your knees wide to bring the soles of your feet together. (If this is straining, then leave the legs out straight and as wide as comfortable)

   • Lie back on the pillow/blanket pile supporting your spine. Open the arms out to the sides, elbows bent, palms and face up as the chest opens and stretches wide. Relax the shoulders, face and jaw muscles and take a deep breath with a slow complete exhale. Let the whole day, week, month, year, go. It’s the past and you’re right here, right now and that is all that matters.