Weight loss, productivity and rebellion
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Hi Reader, Have you noticed? Suddenly everyone’s talking about “intentional rest” and “active relaxation.” Restorative yoga is having its moment. It's almost as trendy as lifting weights and eating protein. (Almost.) Here’s why people are practicing it: ✨ To be more productive and efficient and hence make more $$$ Basically? To perform and look better. Now, I know these aren’t the “real” spiritual purposes behind these ancient yoga practices. I know the traditionalists are rolling their eyes. 😅 But here’s my question: Does it matter? Does it matter if you’re doing it to reach enlightenment or to have better skin? Does it matter if you’re meditating for inner peace or to be more productive at work? All I know, is that it’s a good place to start. But here’s my challenge for you: What if you did restorative yoga for absolutely no reason at all? Not to be more productive. Just to… do nothing. In a pose. For the sake of doing nothing. How rebellious would that be? 💛 In a world that’s constantly telling you to do MORE, to optimize, to hustle, to perform… Doing less is the ultimate rebellion. So join us tomorrow, Wednesday, for our monthly restorative yoga special. Come lie on the floor with props and blankets. Just be. That’s it. That’s the whole class. 📅 Wednesday, 20:30 CET - led by Tess Jewell-Larsen See you on the mat (or rather, see you doing absolutely nothing on the mat), With love, P.S. If you DO end up with better hair and glowing skin from this class? Bonus. But that’s not why we’re here. We’re here to rebel against the cult of productivity. Even if just for an hour. 💛 |
Krishna Hassomal
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