Mindfulness Practice – Awareness of Energy & its effects on the Mind

There are subtle rhythms to our energies. Rest, nourishment, digestions, exercise, different yoga practices, mental activity, even the way we breathe, all have various energetic effects which come into play physically, emotionally and mentally as we move through the day.

Becoming conscious of this energetic interrelationship enables us to better monitor our needs and capabilities. It allows us to avoid burnout, to conserve energy and, when appropriate, channel our strength or go with the flow.

The previous mindfulness themes all interact with our energy levels. If we are emotionally up or down, sick or well, mentally calm or agitated, all these things have an impact on our levels of energy.

A period of doing nothing might be a positive thing, or it might be part of a low energetic loop which leaves us continually more depleted. Going for a walk might give us a boost in energy beyond our expectations, or it may be a way of coping with an inability to focus our energy on the task in hand.

It is only by self observation that we are able to notice these things and act in harmony with our energies.

Today, without intervention, become conscious of the ebb and flow in our energy.

This text is taken from Yoga With Attitude by Swami Vimalratna.

The book is available from the Yoga Association of Victoria and Satyananda Yoga Academy Australia.