Embodied
Self-Compassion

Day Three - Embodiment Practice

This practice is all about becoming aware of the words and attitudes that we send to our own bodies, us. I invite you to follow the guidance of the video, as you move through different areas of your body. What words do we tell ourselves...What voice do we listen to? Self-deprecation, judgement, or self-compassion? If at any time, an area of you feels too intense or uncomfortable to focus on or stay with, simply move to a place that is neutral or even pleasant. Force does not factor in to our collaborations here at Yoga Where U R Planted. Instead, we explore parts of us if and when we are ready, and it is safe to do so.

 
It can't be emphasized enough that for those who have recently experienced a traumatic event, have been acutely triggered, are prone to flashbacks or frequent extreme disassociation, or someone with an active eating disorder or body dysmorphia, yogic practice is best done under the guidance and cradle of a mental or physical healthcare practitioner or treatment facility, or at least with their approval and with someone specifically trained to offer such sequences, like Trauma Center Trauma Sensitive Yoga Facilitators or Certified Yoga Therapists with a co-speciality in Trauma-Informed Clinical Psychology or related field. As disassociation can be a defense mechanism, please do not engage in the practices suggested here if you feel you need this defense to function right now, and reserve this for work with a therapist or other professional qualified to hold this experience with you