The benefits of your spiritual practice or sadhana include enhanced energy, reduced stress, and discovered peace. These accrue gradually and you can expect to slowly build momentum. Consider bookending your monthly sadhana with daily and seasonal regimens, as described here.

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Enhance energy: align your circadian rhythms with the sun

-6:00 to 10:00 AM: kapha time of nurturing your waxing energy.

-10:00 to 2:00 PM: pitta time of mental and physical digestion.

-2:00 to 6:00 PM: vata time of routine and administration.

-6:00 to 10:00 PM: kapha time of self-care for your waning energy.

-10:00 PM to 2:00 AM: pitta time of physiological digestion.

-2:00 to 6:00 AM: vata time of creativity and spirituality.

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Reduce stress: connect with the phases of the moon

-Waxing Ekadashi (Nov 30 to Dec 1):

Meditate upon Lord Vishnu for moksha or liberation.

-Full Moon (December 4):

Express gratitude for how far you have come.

-Waning Ekadashi (December 15):

Seek the blessings of Lord Vishnu for success.

-New Moon (December 19):

Set and write an intention for what you would like to become.

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Discover peace: nourish, move, and rest in sync with the earth

-Nourish all your senses with seasonal tastes, sounds, sights, touch, and smells.

-Move slower through this season of mobility and overwhelm.

-Rest deeply through meditation practices that honor the longer periods of darkness at this time of year.

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