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

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-Full Moon (Jan 3):

Express gratitude for how far you have come.

-Waxing Ekadashi (Jan 13):

Seek the blessings of Lord Vishnu through charity.

-New Moon (Jan 18):

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

-Waxing Ekadashi (Jan 28):

Meditate upon Lord Vishnu for protection.

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

-Nourish all your senses with  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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