Our Monkey Mind is Overstimulated.

As yoga teachers, we often hear our students express feelings of being overwhelmed, overworked, and over-scheduled. In today's fast-paced world, it's easy to become overstimulated by the constant bombardment of information, social media, and technology. Our monkey mind is constantly on the go, jumping from one thought to the next, making it difficult to focus and make clear decisions. This can lead to decision fatigue, a phenomenon where the ability to make good decisions is impaired due to mental exhaustion.

One of the main principles of yoga is mindfulness, or being present in the moment. When we're overstimulated, it's easy to become disconnected from our bodies and our surroundings. Mindful movement, as practised in yoga, helps us to slow down and tune in to our bodies, to become aware of our breath and our physical sensations. This can help us to release tension, to reduce stress and anxiety, and to find a sense of calm and inner peace.

Additionally, mindfulness practices such as meditation and pranayama can help to strengthen our ability to focus and to be present in the moment. Mindfulness practices can help us to be more aware of the thoughts, emotions, and physical sensations that arise during our day-to-day lives, and to respond to them in a more balanced and grounded way. By being more aware of our thoughts and emotions, we can learn to recognize when we're becoming overstimulated and take steps to reduce our level of stimulation.

Incorporating mindful movement and mindfulness practices into our daily lives can be a powerful tool for dealing with overstimulation and decision fatigue. It can help us to find balance, to prioritize, and to make clear decisions. Instead of feeling overwhelmed by our monkey mind, we can learn to move through our lives with grace and ease.

Overall, it's important to remember that our monkey mind can be overstimulated in today's fast-paced world. Mindful movement and mindfulness practices can be powerful tools for dealing with overstimulation and decision fatigue. I encourage my students to take time for themselves and to be mindful of their physical and mental well-being. By being present in the moment, we can learn to prioritize and make clear decisions. With yoga, we can tame our monkey mind and find peace amidst the chaos of our daily lives.

If you’d like to begin or further explore a mindful movement, contact me here. I offer weekly classes, as well as private coaching for yogi(ni)s of all levels.

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