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Magic moments

5 ways to transform the mundane into

moments of easy yoga bliss. By Christine Chen

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here’s a reason the old Bill Murray

movie Groundhog Day strikes a

chord with so many of us. Each

day it seems we hit the ‘repeat’

button and launch ourselves into

another day of mundane tasks that need to

get done if we’re to be responsible, socialised

human beings.

But what if the items on your ‘repeat’ list

could be transformed into moments that are

less dull and more beneficial? What if the most

uninviting parts of your day could invite in bits

of stress and pain relief, and a little joy, too?

Yoga teaches us that the more we balance

effort with ease, the closer we are to bliss.

Following, are five yogic ways to be more

mindful when life seems mundane. These are

adaptations of just a few practices from my

book, Happy-Go-Yoga, simple poses to relieve

pain, reduce stress, and add joy. I did these

when I couldn’t get to yoga class to bring

yoga into every part of my life. Try these to

transform the mundane into more bliss for

your life.^