Welcome to the Weekend

Welcome to the Friday evening yoga class. You’ve had a long week at the office, and your shoulders are up around your ears. Let’s fix that.

First, stand up slowly. Stand tall. Now close your eyes and listen to your breathing. In through the nose, out through the mouth. Breathe slowly. Breathe calmly.

Don’t think about your emails. Don’t think about your meetings. For one hour, this is your leisure time, not your work time.

Reach your arms up high. Stretch gently. Feel your back open. Good.

Now bend forward softly. Let your head hang down. This is relaxing for your neck. Breathe slowly.

If a position feels uncomfortable, stop. Never push your body too hard. Move carefully, always.

Stand up again, slowly. Roll your shoulders back. Notice how your mind feels. Calmer? That’s the point. A calm body makes a calm, clear mind.

Concentrate only on this room. Concentrate only on your breathing. The office can wait until Monday.

Breathe in. Breathe out. Welcome to the weekend.