21 PRACTICES
to Increase Motivation and Shift Mood 1. Mantras. I play mantras on YouTube in the background con-
stantly at my home. Since sound waves permeate your walls, your space, and you, having mantras playing is calming and clears the space infusing positive energy. I listen to a recording of the Bhagavad Gita in Sanskrit recommended by a friend a few times a week and mantras almost every day and sometimes even while I sleep.
spritz on my face (note—keep your eyes closed when you do this) provides and instant pick-me-up. We offer some amazing sprays and oils through YogaFit. My favorite daytime spray is either cinnamon and clove or peppermint and eucalyptus. My go-to nighttime spray is lavender and patchouli. I also like a lemon fresh for my car and sandalwood for anytime.
2. Dog Walks. A long walk with my dog or a trip to the dog park
4. Quick Workouts. You only need 25 minutes of a weight
allows me to appreciate and enjoy the unbridled joy that animals exhibit and share. They live in the now, aren’t distracted by social media, and are very present and alert. The act of caring for a pet who provides unconditional love will bring immense joy (especially if you rescued the animal). I love walking with my rescue dog Bentley and taking him to play as it forces me to be present.
3. Aromatherapy. I use scents a lot throughout my day, they lift my spirits and refresh me. Spray bottles with essential oils that I 38 YOGAFIT.COM
workout to lift your mood. I use very heavy weights to change up my energy. Weight lifting literally shifts your hormones and a leg workout can increase levels of hormones including testosterone and your body’s own human growth hormone.
5. Inversions. Known for their mood-lifting benefits, inversions
allow you to turn things around and upside down. They spark the nervous system and increase blood flow to the brain, eyes, face, neck, and scalp. Personally, I love headstands and use Evolution
