Release your cares to the wind

[The Breath of the Universe]( We remember that nature's power is as close as our breath, and we breathe deeply once again. We can connect ourselves with a basic force of nature by focusing on the essential element of air during a wind meditation. We begin by centering ourselves on our breath. We inhale the life-giving force, feeling it fill us, and then releasing it into the world to let our breath mingle with the breath of nature. If we cannot feel the wind right now, we can recall times when the wind has sent us caresses on bare skin, ruffling our clothes, and playing with our hair. We can evoke sounds carried on the wind, maybe laughter or song, or perhaps just the wind’s own whispers through the trees or across the landscape of our ears. We may summon up an image of falling flowers or leaves from above, vivid colors set free with the wind’s encouragement. We may envision birds drifting on unseen currents with wings unbent, or flags and banners unfurled in the breeze. The scent of a sea breeze may come to mind or the aromas of freshly baked treats or fragrant blooms that reach us from a distance. As these memories enliven our senses, we are feeling the vital force that surrounds and animates us. We can look to the trees to sway in time with nature’s rhythm. Just as we can be soothed by the wind, we know that nature has great power. In a rush, it can block out all sound, leaving us with only the beating of our hearts. Wind can even make the inanimate dance and whirl gracefully. With a gentle sigh, the wind has carried sailors to faraway lands and balloons to great heights. We can entrust the wind to carry our voices and best wishes out into the world, knowing they will be carried to their perfect destination. Releasing these precious offerings to the wind’s care, we remember that nature’s power is as close as our breath, and we breathe deeply once again before returning to the world around us.  [PRINT](  [SAVE](  [DISCUSS](  --------------------------------------------------------------- DailyOM Course Spotlight [Aging Gracefully With Ballet]( by Tasha Bertram This introductory course to ballet is designed specifically to revitalize and support women at the time in their lives when they are dealing with emotional and bodily changes, especially through the perimenopausal and menopausal years. Join classical ballet instructor Tasha Bertram as she teaches a holistic approach to dance that embraces our femininity and the natural cycles of change as we mature. You’ll learn to celebrate your full womanhood with renewed confidence, balance, and delight. [Learn More]( --------------------------------------------------------------- Top 10 DailyOM Courses 1. [21 Days of Prayer to Change Your Life]( 2. [Shedding Your Menopausal Middle in 10 Days]( 3. [Lose Emotional and Physical Weight With Tapping]( 4. [Strengthening Your Pelvic Floor]( 5. [A Year of Writing to Uncover the Authentic Self]( 6. [Fascia Flows to Free Your Body]( 7. [4-Minute Metabolism Booster]( 8. [Somatic Exercises to Relax and Release]( 9. [From Codependent to Independent]( 10. [21-Day Tabata Yoga Body Challenge]( New Courses • [Yoga for People Who Can't Touch Their Toes]( • [Fascia Flows to Free Your Body]( • [Resistance Band Workout Anytime, Anywhere]( • [Somatic Exercises to Relax and Release]( > [More Courses]( --------------------------------------------------------------- [Home]( | [Inspiration]( | [Courses]( | [Horoscopes]( [Email Settings]( | [Unsubscribe]( | [Privacy Policy]( | [Help/FAQ]( ©2022 [Everyday Health, Inc](. All rights reserved. DailyOM is among the federally registered trademarks of Everyday Health, Inc. and may not be used by third parties without explicit permission. 114 Fifth Avenue, 15th Floor, New York, NY 10011 Subscribed as {EMAIL}