How the Grinch got his zen back

Let’s all reclaim our sense of calm and togetherness this Christmas. By Gopala Amir Yaffa

The Grinch didn’t hate Christmas — he hated the chaos. The consumerism. The carols on loop since September. The plastic snowmen giving side-eye from the lawn.

But one year, something changed. Little Cindy-Lou Who handed him a yoga mat. They did down dog under twinkly lights, breathed like Santa (in through the nose, Ho-Ho-Ho out the mouth), and meditated on the true gift…presence over presents.

Try this at home:

Family Grinch Breath

Inhale like you’re grumpy (snorty and dramatic), exhale with a
giggle. Repeat until your heart grows three sizes.
This year, ditch the tinsel tantrums. Breathe. Stretch. Laugh. Together.
Even the Grinch approves.