Grounded and peaceful: a playlist

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It's during this time of year that I am beyond grateful for my yoga practice. It the only thing that keeps me grounded, peaceful and content during the frenzied days of November and December. In fact it was this time last year that I sort of re-committed myself to my practice, made it a priority and decided that it was one thing that I absolutely was not going to sacrifice, especially during this season. That decision has been nothing less than transformative. It has given me a new zest for life, a deep confidence and contentedness that I didn't know I was capable of having and a feeling of peace even in the most chaotic moments.

As this holiday season is about to begin (who am I kidding, it already has!) I am reminded once again how incredibly therapeutic a regular yoga practice can be. In that light, I've created a little playlist that I am absolutely in love with. Last night, after a very tough day, both personally and professionally, with thoughts of preparations and travel looming, I made time to practice on my mat for over an hour. I sweated, I inverted, I danced, I breathed deeply and fully. I used this playlist and it left me feeling grounded at a time when I'd usually feel anything but...

1. Samba da Bencao, Bebel Gilberto
2. Universal Traveler, Air
3. Revealing Visions, Desert Dwellers*(Can't find a link for this one)
4. Son of Shiva (Omstrumental), MC Yogi
5. Stir it Up, Bob Marley
6. Go it Alone, Beck
7. Only If For A Night, Florence + The Machine
8. Every Teardrop Is a Waterfall, Coldplay
9. Remembrance, Delerium
10. Lebanese Blonde, Thievery Corporation
11. Never Let Me Go, Florence + The Machine
12. Chandini Chowk, MDlval PunditZ
13. The Sound of Sunshine Going Down, Michael Franti
14. What a Wonderful World, Eva Cassidy
15. Durga Pahimam, Jai Uttal
16. Shanti (Peace Out) Omstrumental, MC Yogi

So, this season, take time for your own practice, whatever it may be...do whatever it is that helps you feel grounded and at peace.

Enjoy your holiday!
Namaste,
~Holli