“I’m tired but wired”

DAY ONE

Morning Practice:

AFTERNOON practice:

Try a restorative variation of child’s pose. Hold for up to ten minutes while taking full deep breaths and silently repeating the affirmation “It is safe for me to rest” or “I give myself permission to rest” or simply “I am resting.”

EVENING PRACTICE:

DAY TWO

morning practice:

afternoon practice:

Do a few rounds of cat/cow stretches to re-energize your body and discharge any nervous tension. Link your movement with your breath and move at your own pace. You can do the traditional, seated or supine variation, whichever feels best.

evening practice:

DAY THREE

morning practice:

Afternoon practice:

Take a break to practice Supta Baddha Konasa while taking deep belly breaths to reenergize your body. Hold for up to five minutes. If you’d like, you can silently repeat the affirmation “It is safe for me to rest” or “I give myself permission to rest” or simply “I am resting.”

Evening practice:

DAY FOUR

MORNING PRACTICE:

afternoon practice:

EVENING PRACTICE:

DAY FIVE

MORNING PRACTICE:

afternoon practice:

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DAY SIX

morning practice:

afternoon practice:

Rev up your body’s engine and get grounded with a challenging standing yoga pose like Warrior III. Choose whichever variation you prefer.

evening practice:

DAY SEVEN

morning practice:

afternoon practice:

Practice your favorite variation of Bridge Pose. Active variations can be held for 5-10 deep breaths. Restorative variations can be held for up to ten minutes. Whichever one you choose, this pose is great for reducing fatigue.

evening practice:

Practice your preferred variation of Savasana in bed and pair it with your favorite yoga nidra practice to help you relax and fall asleep.