clouded by fear
.
âCherokee proverb
2. TERMINAL TRANQUILLITY
Arrival and Departure Patience
For most of us, standing in line is nerve-wracking, especially when weâre in a rush. The following exercises will help you limber up and take your focus off your wait
.
PATIENCE POSE
Standing on your left foot only, cross right foot over left. Right toes should not touch the ground.
Put your hands on your waist and focus your gaze on a spot a few feet in front of you.
Feel the sole of your left foot rooted into the floor, balance on your left leg, and feel your posture rise upward.
Take five deep breaths while focusing on being patient, and then switch legs.
Start by doing what is necessary, then do what is possible, and suddenly you are doing the impossible
.
âSt. Francis of Assisi
STEADY STANDING POSTURE
To ease strain on your lower back, stand with your feet hip-width apart and knees slightly bent.
Imagine a string pulling upward at the crown of your head. Feel your spine lift into a straight line.
Let your shoulders relax downward and back, soften your jaw, relax your forehead, lower your chin, and donât forget to breathe.
To help yourself stay calm, breathe in and out in a slow, steady rhythm.
Notice that when your chest rises outward, your back immediately straightens, you naturally take a deep breath, and your shoulders and neck rise and align.
Can you feel the difference? This simple shift in posture improves not only your physical well-being, but also your mood.
LOOSEN-UP POSE
Place your hands on your hips.
With your legs hip-width apart, bend both knees slightly.
Make wide, full circles with your hips, and remember to smile.
Next, place your hands on your lower back, fingers pointing downward.
Tighten your buttocks and stretch your upper body backward.
Breathe and relax into the stretch.
Life is not so short but that there is always time for courtesy
.
âRalph Waldo Emerson
CHEERFUL CHEST OPENER
Interlace your fingers behind your back, bend forward and slowly raise your arms.
Let your chest rise, and breathe into the stretch.
Take five deep breaths and then gently release your arms.
With loose fists, gently pound on your lower back.
Donât forget to share a smile with those around you.
The best way to cheer yourself up is to cheer everybody else up
.
âMark Twain
SECURITY CHECK STRETCH
Hold your arms straight out to the sides.
Stretch your fingertips toward the opposite walls.
Pull your hands in opposite directions and let your shoulders relax.
Breathe, relax, and smile!
RANDOM ACTS OF PATIENCE
Security personnel have one of the toughest jobs in travel. They have to be hypervigilant and eagle-eyed while exercising extreme patience. Patience goes a long way, as does a simple smile and a âThank you very much.â Your random acts of patience will help you stay calm and bring a smile to those who serve you.
Be kind, for everyone you meet is fighting a hard battle
.
âPlato
Waiting is a large part of the travel experience. So why not use this time to practice Travel Yoga? Stretch your body, soothe your mind, and savor the moment
.
FLIGHT-GOT-BUMPED RAG DOLL STRETCH
While sitting, reach your hands toward the sky.
Breathe in deeply, and relax completely on the exhalation.
Drop your arms and upper body toward the ground like a rag doll.
Breathe deeply.
Stay here until you feel refreshed.
Courage consists of the power of self-recovery
.
âRalph Waldo emerson
HAPPY TRAVELS STRETCH
While sitting, interlace your fingers behind your head.
Relax your elbows and shoulders.
Smile, breathe, and stretch your elbows backward.
Feel your shoulder tightness releasing and your chest opening.
Repeat this calming exercise as needed.
LAYOVER LOWER BACK RELIEF
Lie on your back and slide your legs up against the wall.
Rest your hands on your belly and close your eyes.
Feel your lower back loosen.
Breathe and forget about your hurries and
.
âCherokee proverb
2. TERMINAL TRANQUILLITY
Arrival and Departure Patience
For most of us, standing in line is nerve-wracking, especially when weâre in a rush. The following exercises will help you limber up and take your focus off your wait
.
PATIENCE POSE
Standing on your left foot only, cross right foot over left. Right toes should not touch the ground.
Put your hands on your waist and focus your gaze on a spot a few feet in front of you.
Feel the sole of your left foot rooted into the floor, balance on your left leg, and feel your posture rise upward.
Take five deep breaths while focusing on being patient, and then switch legs.
Start by doing what is necessary, then do what is possible, and suddenly you are doing the impossible
.
âSt. Francis of Assisi
STEADY STANDING POSTURE
To ease strain on your lower back, stand with your feet hip-width apart and knees slightly bent.
Imagine a string pulling upward at the crown of your head. Feel your spine lift into a straight line.
Let your shoulders relax downward and back, soften your jaw, relax your forehead, lower your chin, and donât forget to breathe.
To help yourself stay calm, breathe in and out in a slow, steady rhythm.
Notice that when your chest rises outward, your back immediately straightens, you naturally take a deep breath, and your shoulders and neck rise and align.
Can you feel the difference? This simple shift in posture improves not only your physical well-being, but also your mood.
LOOSEN-UP POSE
Place your hands on your hips.
With your legs hip-width apart, bend both knees slightly.
Make wide, full circles with your hips, and remember to smile.
Next, place your hands on your lower back, fingers pointing downward.
Tighten your buttocks and stretch your upper body backward.
Breathe and relax into the stretch.
Life is not so short but that there is always time for courtesy
.
âRalph Waldo Emerson
CHEERFUL CHEST OPENER
Interlace your fingers behind your back, bend forward and slowly raise your arms.
Let your chest rise, and breathe into the stretch.
Take five deep breaths and then gently release your arms.
With loose fists, gently pound on your lower back.
Donât forget to share a smile with those around you.
The best way to cheer yourself up is to cheer everybody else up
.
âMark Twain
SECURITY CHECK STRETCH
Hold your arms straight out to the sides.
Stretch your fingertips toward the opposite walls.
Pull your hands in opposite directions and let your shoulders relax.
Breathe, relax, and smile!
RANDOM ACTS OF PATIENCE
Security personnel have one of the toughest jobs in travel. They have to be hypervigilant and eagle-eyed while exercising extreme patience. Patience goes a long way, as does a simple smile and a âThank you very much.â Your random acts of patience will help you stay calm and bring a smile to those who serve you.
Be kind, for everyone you meet is fighting a hard battle
.
âPlato
Waiting is a large part of the travel experience. So why not use this time to practice Travel Yoga? Stretch your body, soothe your mind, and savor the moment
.
FLIGHT-GOT-BUMPED RAG DOLL STRETCH
While sitting, reach your hands toward the sky.
Breathe in deeply, and relax completely on the exhalation.
Drop your arms and upper body toward the ground like a rag doll.
Breathe deeply.
Stay here until you feel refreshed.
Courage consists of the power of self-recovery
.
âRalph Waldo emerson
HAPPY TRAVELS STRETCH
While sitting, interlace your fingers behind your head.
Relax your elbows and shoulders.
Smile, breathe, and stretch your elbows backward.
Feel your shoulder tightness releasing and your chest opening.
Repeat this calming exercise as needed.
LAYOVER LOWER BACK RELIEF
Lie on your back and slide your legs up against the wall.
Rest your hands on your belly and close your eyes.
Feel your lower back loosen.
Breathe and forget about your hurries and
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