Travel Yoga (17 page)

Claim your room as your own by setting up a personalized altar. Pick the best spot on your table or bureau and clear all advertisements off it. Set family photos, candles, and special mementos for inspiration. When you feel frazzled or far away from your loved ones, spend time looking at your altar to rekindle fond memories of home.

Splurge once in a while. You're worth it! Order room service. Choose a good movie or some nice music and chill out. Get cozy with your pillows propped up to comfortably support your head and back. Slowly, deliberately eat your meal, and enjoy every bite.

Love can turn the cottage into a golden palace
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—German proverb

Unpack your travel spa kit. (Refer to “Travel Yoga Packing Reminders” on page 94 for ideas on things to bring.)

Light some candles and incense.

Put on some music.

Make sure the temperature in your room is cozy warm.

Fill the bathtub with warm water and add bath salts and aromatherapy oils.

Sink deeply into the tub and let any tension drift away. Take some time to count the many blessings in your life.

These stretches will help you feel calm and energized before your day gets started
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Lie comfortably on your bed and bring both knees to your chest and wrap your arms around them.

Drop both knees to one side, arms out to the sides, keeping your shoulders flat; relax into the stretch.

Gently bring both legs back up, and switch sides.

Knees at your chest again, rock back and forth.