A gentle movement practice for rest and ease, a seasonal pause

There are moments in the year when many things meet at once.

The turning of the season.

Winter solstice.

Festivals of light.

The closing of one year and the quiet opening into the next.

This gentle movement practice is shared at such a time.

Alongside winter solstice, Hanukkah, and the days leading into Christmas, there are also personal moments in my own life. All of it invited me to slow down, to listen, and to share a seasonal practice that supports rest, ease, and calm in the body.

Over the years, through my own practice and through my work with others, I have learned that stillness is not always the easiest place to begin, especially during busy or emotionally full times.

Sometimes the body needs to move gently before it can soften. Sometimes small, mindful movement helps us arrive more fully, without pushing or trying to relax.

This 15 minute gentle movement practice grew from that understanding. It is an invitation to move slowly and with kindness, allowing the nervous system to settle in its own time. There is no aim other than meeting yourself where you are today.

Nothing to get right.Nothing to fix.

This practice is offered to support a sense of ease and calm in the body, heart, and mind.

You are welcome to approach it in whatever way feels supportive. You might move slowly, you might pause, you might return to it another day. All of that is part of the practice.

You can find the practice here:

A gentle seasonal movement practice that supports rest in the body, heart, and mind. A 15 minute invitation to pause and listen.

As you begin, you may find it helpful to choose a space where you feel relatively comfortable, to allow the pace to be slower than usual, to notice sensations and breath more than shapes or instructions, and to pause or stop at any point if that feels right.

This is not about doing more. It is about listening and allowing the body to guide the experience.

I am offering this practice as a small seasonal gift. A reminder that rest can be gentle, and that even a few minutes of mindful movement can create a sense of settling and support.

If you find yourself returning to this practice, or if it brings a moment of ease into your day, you are warmly welcome to explore more reflections and practices here.

You may also wish to explore

– Got 2 Minutes newsletter

– Courses and workshops

– One to one yoga therapy

With warmth and gratitude,

Ayala