Week 2 - Wiring in the pause

Wiring in the pause – To form new habits, we need to first become aware of the current habits. Practise noticing without judging.

Neuroplasticity – Take 5 deeps breaths when you notice a habit you have decided you want to change. Train yourself, be gentle with yourself, listen carefully, learn to interpret those first signs of those feelings or moments that trigger you. Act quickly to breathe in and out, to catch yourself, send love to whatever you feel at that moment. I chose to notice my phone use.

"1.     Every time you reach for your phone, pause and take 5 deep breaths.

2.     At the end of the breaths, notice how you feel.

a)    What was your ability to stay committed to the exercise?

b)    How did you feel at the end of each 5 breath pause?

c)     Any physical sensations?

d)    Did the pause open up a clarity?

e)    Did you redirect your actions?

f)     Did you find yourself taking the 5 breaths outside the assigned times?"

Excerpt from #yogaMOOC website