Hip Tranquil Chick: Loving Yourself Fully

by Kimberly Wilson

“to love yourself is the beginning of a lifelong romance” ~ oscar wilde

welcome to a month focused on love and filled with yummy carnation hearts, chilly weather, and whispers of adoration. i like to think of self-love as an underlying theme for february. even if you don’t have a valentine, love can still be your focus this month by encouraging the focus inward. as a favorite julia cameron quote suggests, “there is a direct connection between self-nurturing and self-respect.” ensure you’re loving yourself fully this month by engaging in oodles of self-care.

as someone constantly on-the-go, I find that taking the time to practice self-care can have profound results – especially during a dreary month like february. a few simple, sanity-saving, tools are: journal writing, getting a massage, practicing yoga, sitting still (aka meditating), having a good heart-to-heart with a trusted girlfriend, soaking in the tub, sipping green tea or hot cocoa topped with whipped cream, putting your legs up the wall, trying something new, nesting, basking in a yin yoga practice, and shaking up your routine by doing things differently.

yoga means union and, as practitioners, we’re seeking union within our mind, body, and spirit. creating balance within your life is the ultimate way to live your yoga practice and evoke self-care. asana – the physical practice of yoga – is only one of the eight limbs of yoga. the others involve meditation, deep concentration, living the moral codes such as non-violence and truth, and breathing consciously.

reflect on the ways that your yoga can become a practice in self-care this month. when you’re on the mat, engage in compassionate self-talk. when you’re in a difficult situation, focus on the healing three-part yogic breath. when you’re feeling congested or a bit down, break out your back bends. when you’re weary and need a rest, try a forward fold.

may february reconnect you to a sense of wholeness coupled with lifelong romance. you deserve it.

tranquilly yours,
kimberly wilson

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About our Hip Tranquil Chick, Kimberly Wilson:

Kimberly Wilson is a teacher, designer, writer, activist, and entrepreneur with a master’s in women’s studies. She is the founder of Tranquil Space Yoga in Washington, D.C. She penned Hip Tranquil Chick with hopes of inspiring fellow femmes to lead a mindfully extravagant life on and off the yoga mat. When she’s not bookstore browsing, you’ll find her designing the eco-luxe TranquiliT lifestyle clothing collection and her chunky gemstone jewelry line, sipping tea, or leading retreats globally. Her work has been featured on Martha Stewart Living Radio and in Daily Candy, Fit Yoga, and Shape. With a passion for do-gooding, Kimberly founded the Tranquil Space Foundation to assist young girls with finding their inner voice. Indulge in ongoing musings through her blog and podcast. Learn more at www.kimberlywilson.com.

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