According to meteorologist Tom Skilling of WGN in Chicago, we are on pace to have the cloudiest April in 118 years. With that comes a couple of things- rain, cooler temperatures, and for many people, an increased sense of fatigue and depression.
Of course, everyone can react differently to the weather. Some people seem to love nothing more than a rainy day. I myself enjoy thunderstorms, especially on a hot summer night. But extended grey cloud cover and rainy weather seems to get many people down.
This brings up the question, ’just how much depends on the weather?’ Or more generally, are we predominately influenced by outside factors—environmental and social—or can we choose our own feelings and outlooks? And how can we better create our state of mind the way we want?
Dahn Yoga classes incorporate exercises like stretching, breathing, core strengthening, and energy meditation to develop more ‘energy’ connection. Energy is the thing that connects the physical body with the non-physical mind. In fact, ’Dahn’ can literally be translated to mean ‘Energy,’ so the whole Dahn Yoga practice is in a sense designed to strengthen the energy, or mind-body, connection.
By strengthening this energy connection it becomes easier to connect our thoughts and intentions with a corresponding feeling. For example, let’s say I have had conflicts with coworkers in the past. I know that getting upset does not help the situation, it only makes things worse and it actually puts me in danger of getting fired! Intellectually, I know I should try to remain calm and in control, but my ability to do this in a moment of conflict depends on whether I can watch my feelings and choose the one that I want, even when the external situation would otherwise make me upset. It is this watching power, or awareness, that is developed through the Dahn Yoga energy practice.
So if you’re looking for more power to choose a positive frame of mind, try a class at the Dahn Yoga Center. Because in life, as we know all too well in Chicago, we may be waiting a long time before we finally get that sunny day!
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