Open

You don't have to ask your heart to beat for you – it beats effortlessly, naturally, because that is what it is designed to do.

So, let's make it a conscious practice to keep our hearts OPEN, no matter the extremes that we're experiencing in this world.

In this journey, we explore the space inside and around our hearts through the theme of OPEN.

This theme is inspired by my yoga nidra teacher training and The Rose Oracle deck from Rebecca Campbell.

The card I keep pulling from the deck is OPEN: Say yes. Expand through the extremes. Trust life.

Here are a few words of wisdom from the deck:

• We can't bypass the difficult parts of being human if we want to truly experience the bliss

• The rose teaches us to surrender to the seasons so that she can bloom each summer

• Living and dying with your heart open is a truly courageous act

• The rose shows us how to open to the world, no matter what the day brings

Before starting this practice, set an intention and check in with your heart – and ask for consent before you enter!

Use your body to move energy, creating more space and support around your heart area – the front, back and sides!

Breathe into this space and express gratitude for the heart that keeps beating for your moment by moment.