Embodied Practices With Marlo

  I was waiting for the train to go to work a couple of days ago + as I was standing, I decided to do an informal + quick mindfulness practice.  This is a great informal practice that you can do anywhere as a way to reconnect with yourself. And remember, this is an informal practice, you can do this for 30 seconds, 1 minute or longer + all dependent on you and your needs!  Here are the steps/suggestions/directions: Take a moment to notice where you are right now.  Are you in line at Starbucks or waiting for your train to arrive. Just take a moment to notice where you are.  What do you see? Do you see buildings, trees or other people? And now slowly + mindfully notice how you are sitting or standing. What is your posture? Are you standing tall or sitting down slouched over. Notice how you stand or sit.  And now, notice your feet. Feel your feet. What sensations do you notice? Are your feet achy, tired or sore? Do you feel tingling sensations or no sensations...

This practice is useful for times when we just can't sit still. I'm a naturally energetic, borderline hyper person and sitting still can be incredibly challenging for me.  I created this recording for those (including myself!) who need an alternative to sitting when it feels absolutely impossible to do a standard sit-in meditation practice. Feel free to modify this practice once you get the hang of it by either speeding up or slowing it down to your own preferred pace. Better yet, add some mindful walking whether indoors or outdoors.  Another way to modify this is by using it as an informal practice such as when you're waiting in line at the grocery store. I mean, let's be honest, pre-pandemic + post-pandemic, that's a useful informal way of relating to yourself when in a line up, am I right? Tuning in to our feet can be incredibly grounding, allowing  us to feel a sense of stability when we might not feel safe or secure within ourselves. Play with this...