Take Ten. Find Zen.

Today is one of those days where there is just not enough time in the day. I am sitting at my desk with a To Do list that keeps growing and growing. I just cannot seem to cross a single item off the list (the most satisfying part of having a To Do list!!). I am trying to do five things at once and of course that means not one will get done. So it is time to slow down, simplify and start from the top. Sometimes we just need to step away from our stressful state of mind to find neutral so that whatever task or however many tasks are at hand they can be met with clarity. Whether you too are in the office buried under stacks of paper, or anywhere else buried with thoughts and lists, take a few minutes to find your center. Who knows, maybe you will see a different and more focused approach to the day. So here is my suggestion for your mini practice:

Come into downward facing dog and close your eyes.
Take 10 deep breaths here.
Right leg forward, high lunge for 5 breaths. Step back to downward facing dog.
Left leg forward, high lunch for 5 breaths. Step back to downward facing dog.
In hale forward to high plank. Exhale lower down chaturanga dandasana. Inhale to cobra for 5 breaths. Exhale downward facing dog.
Repeat plank, chaturanga & cobra series two more times ending in downward facing dog.
Walk or hop forward uttanasana. Inhale urdhva hastasana. Exhale tadasana.
Take your feet mat distance apart and parallel, clasp your hands behind you for a shoulder stretch.
1 Sun Salutation A ending in downward dog.
Inhale forward to plank. Exhale lower down to your belly. Clasp your hands behind you. Inhale lift your chest forward and up, shalambhasana for five breaths. Exhale back to downward dog.
1 Sun Salutation A ending in downward dog.
Pigeon pose on the right side. Then pigeon thigh stretch. Switch sides.
Camel pose for five breaths.
Downward facing dog with knees bent for 5 breaths. Then legs straight for 5 breaths.
Take a comfortable seat, close your eyes, and take 10 breaths.
Namaste.