There are a series of recorded April self practice deep rest sessions included with this post

So rabbits. This might seem a bit off topic for a Back to Yoga Blog. However read on and I will attempt to explain how the bunnies fit in…

First of all let me introduce you to my two rabbits Willow and Teddy. They come to every single self practice with me and are my number one cheerleaders with little happy binkies when the yoga mat comes out. They are supreme practitioners of listening to their bodies, they know what time yoga happens in their daily routine, they’re dedicated to showing up for it with enthusiasm, and their deep rest practice is inspirational.

Willow - French Lop rescue (aka Emmylou Willow Bear) and Teddy Giant Continental rescue (aka Teddy Bear)

When it comes to being connected, to themselves, to each other, to their surroundings, and to being highly tuned into every nuance of the present moment, once again they are leaders in the field.

When I see my bunnies happily flopping over unselfconsciously I am pretty sure that they are not beating themselves up for how they look, what other’s might think or what else they ought to be doing. They are 100% committed to the flop in that particular moment. They are soft, sweet, funny, gentle, and mischievous teachers that definitely motivate me to get to my mat.

If you watch any of the recorded self practice sessions you will notice all sorts of delightful shenanigans from the time Willow bites me on the bum in a bolster supported shoulderstand to when Teddy whips away my head cushion just as I was drifting into a lovely deep Savasana. Always there to ground me and bring me back to earth even if it is occasionally with a thud.

So I’m obviously not suggesting everyone goes out and rescues bunnies to help you ground and connect, but I am interested to know what is in your world that does. What abundantly raises your happy hormones without fail, and reduces your stress hormones? What other than will power and achievement get’s you to your yoga mat, or to that other thing you really want to commit yourself to? Feel free to comment below…