Today was a rough day for me. I didn't sleep well last night at all (I hurt my foot and couldn't get comfy - I'm fine now). I had to be up at 4:30 this morning for work, and of course it was a super busy shift in the ER. By the end of the shift I was exhausted. And ALL I could think about was chocolate. I had some. Then I wanted more. I recognized that this craving was because I was tired. This is ALWAYS my pattern when I'm super tired. So I gave my body what it needed - a nap. Now I feel so much better and the craving is gone. I'm giving a talk to a bunch of doctors on Friday, and I was "supposed" to work on my slides for it this evening. A younger version of me would have powered through the fatigue and eaten all the chocolate I needed to get the slides done. The current version of me allowed myself the rest I needed. I'm curious to know what signals your body gives you when you're exhausted? Do you recognize when you're tired, or are you like me, where it took those familiar chocolate cravings before I checked in to see what my body needed? Do you allow yourself rest when you're tired? Let's talk it out in the comments.

We have our first somatics class today and I wanted to give you an idea of what to expect. If you’re joining us live, be sure to have a yoga mat, blanket or towel. For today’s class, you will need to be able to get yourself to the floor. In future classes, there will be chair options as well. You will also need a journal or paper and a pen. The theory behind this practice is that your body holds its own wisdom. We often don’t hear what it’s trying to tell us because we are so often running on automatic, or we are too distracted by everything going on around us (or even distracted by our own thoughts). In this practice, we do very slow, deliberate movements. It’s not a fitness activity, it’s a mindful one. As we do these movements, we pay attention to our sensations, emotions, and any thoughts that arise. After the movement, we do some journaling about the experience, and we leave with an action plan based on what our body has shared with us. As the membership grows and more people attend these classes live, we will add a discussion period at the end. Many find it super valuable to share these experiences and learn from each other. This part of the practice will never be shared in the replay videos to respect everyone’s privacy. So this is one glass where it’s beneficial to attend live. Please let me know if you have any questions!