Winter Survival Kit:
Mind Over Body

By Lara Rosenbaum

    Dancer
Aligns your body and teaches you to overcome distraction.


Stand with weight over right leg and bend left knee. Grab outside of left foot with left hand, holding it behind. Lift abdomen up without arching lower back. Lift left foot toward ceiling, pushing it away from body. Lean forward until torso is nearly parallel to floor. Extend right arm forward for balance; hold for 5--15 breaths. Release gently and repeat on other side.

Seated Meditation
Ignore urges to fidget or ruminate, and feel yourself become more disciplined.


Sit cross-legged and lift spine so back is relaxed yet straight. Close eyes and place both palms over heart. Focus on your resolution or goal, and hold for more than 10 deep breaths.

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