3 Steps for empowering your LIGHT

With small changes, every day…. an acorn becomes a great oak tree…

Here are 3 Steps for empowering your LIGHT

1* Feel the fear and do it anyway… “The greatest thing to fear is fear itself”

Fears create a latent force Transform fears into a red-hot fire that empowers you to hone YOUR resources, you confidence, your courage and your inner-strength and self-esteem. Fears create a pull on our energies that cause your energy to dull and heavier. They can keep you “stuck” in that relationship, role or way of being that sustains an uncomfortable comfort zone. Until that is, the discomfort becomes so great that you simply have to make that change. So….. rather than pushing the fears away…

2* Shine your light

If you have been ever awakened at night by surfacing fears and anxieties, you will know that, in the darkness, the worries feel bigger, the monster in your closet more terrifying and that, come morning light, a new awareness can arise. Simply lighting a candle raising the vibration of the space you are in. Just like shining a torch into the closet, where you can see that the monster is really a shadow of a hat or a new pair of stacked platform shoes, write a list of your worst fears…. go on, we gently dare you and in order to face them….

3* Make “dates” with yourself and with others, that grow your comfort zone!

Whether you wish to become more socially adept, to trust your body (and therefore your life more), when you push your comfort zone more open in one direction – why not try out new yoga classes and workshops, book onto a retreat that will stretch you mentally and physically, open your heart and go horse-riding, go mountain-climbing, or join a new club or social society .

Whether it is an inversion asana on the mat, that turns you upside down, or a bigger single-traveller journey to the jungles of the Amazon, new experiences all invite NEW growth and show your fearful inner-child, that you CAN.

So go on….. draw up that bucket list of the most amazing and tantalising experiences (and yoga poses!) that light YOUR inner-fire…. and get booking! Visit our retreat calendar TODAY https://www.ibizaretreats.com/retreat-calendar and find your perfect retreat to empower your LIGHT for 2017.

Managing your Autumn Energy – Ibiza Retreats style!

The transition between Autumn and Winter is a really good time to look at how your energy levels and your moods are connected. Many people find this transition difficult and if your energy is feeling low, then it’s natural that your mood will reflect this. We can take extra measures to ensure that we keep our selves in a happier and healthier place this winter.

Here are the top energy boosters – from the team here at Ibiza Retreats.

* Sleep

– Make time for more sleep – there is less sunlight to feed your vitamin D levels which activates the serotonin and cortisol in your brain, making it natural for your energy levels to drop. Your body may need more time to recharge.

– Rise early! Make the most of the daylight hours and try to wake naturally with the sunrise. This will help with the production of serotonin and cortisol. I find sleeping with my curtains a little open in winter helps.

– Keep your sleep routine consistent – this will regulate your circadian rhythms and improve the quality of your sleep

* Nourish

– Try to eat as seasonally as possible to work with mother nature. Things like sweet potatoes, root veg work really well and provide great slow release energy to keep you feeling warm and alert

– Try juicing – just like we get less sunlight hours, then the fruit and veg we eat does too – and often what we do get is less fresh, as it has to travel to us further from sunnier climes. Juicing is a great way to concentrate and maximise the amount of nutrients you are putting into yourself.

– Take supplements if you feel that your body needs an extra energy boost.

* Keep moving and get outside!

– Exercise will get those feel-good endorphins going – even if you feel lethargic and tired, resist the urge to slouch in front of a screen (whether it be a TV computer or phone!). Commit to a regular class or time to exercise daily / weekly and stick to it! It doesn’t have to be a high intensity class, but something which moves your body and focuses your mind. Try a few out to see what you enjoy.

– Take a walk! Even if it’s raining – put on a good rain coat and get out there! Fill your lungs with oxygen and energise your limbs. Take time to look at the beautiful colours and be really mindful as you walk. You’ll be amazed how much better you feel.

* Cuddles and kindness.

– Hug more where you can! Your partner, friends, kids, pets – anyone or anything to feel the love.

– Be kind to yourself – don’t feel bad if your energy is low. A great friend once said to me “this too shall pass”. Surrendering to how you feel and making peace with it rather than self criticising is often the best way.

* Get some winter sun!

– Do you have the opportunity to take some time out for yourself to recharge the batteries? Here in Ibiza, we benefit from over 300 days of sunshine a year, so if you’re feeling sluggish and low, come and get some gentle vitamin D