Preparation for Valentine\u2019s Day can be anything but mindful. It follows long-established commercially-driven ways of expressing love\u2014getting or receiving heart-shaped chocolate, writing or reading love letters, and dining at a romantic restaurant. And more than any other occasion, \u201cV-Day\u201d seems to be exclusively reserved for couples.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Believe it or not, you can break this collective pattern by trying out a few powerful Valentine\u2019s Day mindfulness <\/strong>rituals\u2014as a happy single, a happily married couple, or a happy family with little humans.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Any day of the year can be spent mindfully, and when you do so, any day becomes a celebration of life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Being alone is a choice, as is having fun on your own. At the end of the day, who better than you to know how to make yourself happy on Valentine\u2019s Day? On top of that, it\u2019s a great excuse to cultivate more self-love\u2014mindfully and with a loving intention.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Here are some practices you can do to make this day an experience:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Meditation is one of the most powerful ways to connect with your true essence. If you meditate regularly, you can focus on the heart-opening meditation<\/strong> today. For example, heart chakra<\/a> meditation can help restore energy flow in your fifth center and heal any imbalances. <\/p>\n\n\n\n If you want to heal your heart wounds and open up to love, try this powerful heart meditation<\/a>. It will help you connect with your deepest feelings and re-establish your self-worth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you prepare your food regularly, chances are you do it habitually. This time, have the intention to be mindful of the entire process from start to finish. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Make it heartfelt and heartful. As you cook it, remember the most precious person in the world\u2014you. Allow yourself to be creative so that the result surprises you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n And when it\u2019s ready, set a beautiful table, light up some candles, turn on your favorite music, and enjoy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n According to Mahatria<\/strong>, spiritual leader and trainer of Mindvalley\u2019s A Journey to Infinitheism<\/strong><\/em> program, your transformation starts with celebrating yourself as a unique creation\u2014it starts with self-love and self-appreciation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you want the world to love you, you must begin with loving yourself.<\/p>\n\u2014 Mahatria, trainer of Mindvalley\u2019s A Journey to Infinitheism<\/em> program<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n He teaches his students one of the most potent tools to cultivate self-love\u2014a love letter. Imagine that you are your own most beloved and significant person. What would you say to yourself? What words would you use to express your appreciation and affinity? Write it all down.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Doing mindful yoga<\/a> to balance your heart chakra is another excellent practice you can do on Valentine\u2019s Day. Not only does it open your heart to receive love, but it also harmonizes your relationships.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Focus on heart-opening asanas<\/strong> like half-camel pose, wheel pose, bridge pose, upward-facing dog pose, and bow pose.<\/p>\n\n\n\n When was the last time you walked barefoot and felt the warmth of the earth holding you at all times? <\/p>\n\n\n\n When you walk barefoot on any natural earth\u2019s surface, feel the soil in your hands, or swim in natural waters, you receive healing energy from the earth. It\u2019s called earthing<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Earthing, or grounding, is a natural healing process that benefits your body, mind, and spirit on many levels. On top of that, it\u2019s a great reminder of Mother Earth’s unconditional love.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Breath is your innate connection to life; when you breathe mindfully, you become aware of the life force within you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n You can also use your breath to tap into your inner superhero by practicing breathwork<\/a>, according to Niraj Naik<\/strong>, a SOMA Breath<\/a>\u00ae creator and the trainer of Mindvalley\u2019s Breathwork for Life<\/strong><\/em> program. He says, \u201cJust with simple breathing techniques, you can reach peak human experience, an ecstatic state where you can truly transform.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n Try this breathing technique to boost your energy and awaken to your highest potential:<\/p>\n\n\n\n14 mindful Valentine\u2019s Day practices for happy singles<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
1. Meditate<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
2. Cook your favorite dish<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
3. Write yourself a love letter<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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4. Do yoga<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
5. Walk barefoot in nature<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
6. Breathe<\/h3>\n\n\n\n