First Friday Night Special #37: An Invitation for Mo’ Stillness (**UPDATED w/link**) November 3, 2023
Posted by ajoyfulpractice in Changing Perspectives, Fitness, Healing Stories, Health, Life, Music, One Hoop, Wisdom, Yoga.Tags: Brendan Maher, Men's Health, mental health, Movember, No(shave)mber, prostate health, testicular health
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May you be peaceful and happy / May you be healthy and strong!
“‘We respond differently to life’s unexpected challenges. Sometimes, though, that can leave us feeling worried or overwhelmed. It’s our hope that we can connect men with the right support, and equip their peers with the confidence and skills to reach out and help when it’s most needed.’”
— Brendan Maher, Global Director of Mental Health and Suicide Prevention, Movember
Most of you mou’ what’s up. Most of you mou’ that it’s Movember and that means I’m once again joining other Mo Bros, Mo Sisters, and Mo Siblings in the effort to change the face of men’s health. In most cases, when I talk about men’s physical and mental health, we mooooove. In this practice, however, we’re going to be inspired by Brendan Maher’s insight and consider a different way to respond: we’re going to “Mo [Our] Own Way” and slow everything down into stillness.
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Please join me for a “First Friday Night Special” tonight (Movember 3rd) at 7:15 PM – 8:20 PM (CST), for a virtual Yoga practice on Zoom. Use the link from the “Class Schedules” calendar if you run into any problems checking into the class. You can request an audio recording of this practice via a comment below or by emailing myra (at) ajoyfulpractice.com.
This Restorative Yoga practice is accessible and open to all.
Prop wise, a small ball (e.g., tennis ball, massage ball, etc.) will be useful. Additionally, this is a kitchen sink practice. You can practice without props or you can use “studio” and/or “householder” props. Example of “Studio” props: 1 – 2 blankets, 2 – 3 blocks, a bolster, a strap, and an eye pillow. Example of “Householder” props: 1 – 2 blankets or bath towels, 2 – 3 books (similar in size), 2 standard pillows (or 1 body pillow), a belt/tie/sash, and a face towel.
You may want extra layers (as your body may cool down during this practice). Having a wall, chair, sofa, or coffee table may be handy.
Friday’s playlist is available on YouTube and Spotify. [Look for “Movember Friday 2023”]
NOTE: Some options on the playlist appear as longer tracks or as multiple tracks, depending on the playlist. You can begin with any of the first four tracks.
In the spirit of generosity (“dana”), the Zoom classes, recordings, and blog posts are freely given and freely received. If you are able to support these teachings, please do so as your heart moves you. (NOTE: You can donate even if you are “attending” a practice that is not designated as a “Common Ground Meditation Center” practice, or you can purchase class(es). Donations are tax deductible; class purchases are not necessarily deductible.)
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