Self Care Matters!
- By Yoga Studio Calgary
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- 17 Jul, 2018
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Self care is any activity or perhaps attitude we deliberately do in order to take care of
our mental, emotional and physical health.
Are we doing enough of it?
These behaviours help provide balance in an increasingly over busy and stimulating world. Self care makes up an essential part of a healthy lifestyle that keeps us healthy, happy and more in tune with our minds and bodies.
So what can we do?
Self care is a very individual thing, there is no set prescription for when and how to do it. Here are just a few ideas for the summer to slash stress, boost happiness and improve overall health. Practice something daily-whatever feels best for you!
Don’t ignore your needs, when we take good care of ourselves all aspects of life improve!
Are we doing enough of it?
These behaviours help provide balance in an increasingly over busy and stimulating world. Self care makes up an essential part of a healthy lifestyle that keeps us healthy, happy and more in tune with our minds and bodies.
So what can we do?
Self care is a very individual thing, there is no set prescription for when and how to do it. Here are just a few ideas for the summer to slash stress, boost happiness and improve overall health. Practice something daily-whatever feels best for you!
- Meditate
- Eat more fruits and veggies
- Read a book
- Get outside
- Yoga
- Get more sleep
Don’t ignore your needs, when we take good care of ourselves all aspects of life improve!
Inhale: 1-2-3-4-5. Exhale: 1-2-3-4-5. If you’ve been doing breathing exercises to feel calmer, happier, and more focused, you know how soothing yoga is.
Despite being an ancient practice, yoga has become increasingly popular, and for good reason. It is suitable for people of all ages and effective for treating chronic conditions.
Interestingly, scientists have discovered that this practice has several mental health benefits. Let’s explore the relationship between yoga and well-being, as well as the evidence-based benefits of yoga.
Winter is here, it is that time of the year again when waking up early and practicing yoga becomes a difficult task and mostly ends up compromising it for an hour of extra sleep. But there are lesser-known facts about why we should practice yoga during winters and how it benefits us.
Spring is nature’s rebirth. Every year, when the soft green buds and the delicate pink blossoms appear on the cherry trees, we are given the opportunity to renew ourselves. In our yoga practice, this can be through a physical detox, a mental reboot or both.
So, it’s THAT time of year again. The cards are out, flowers and chocolates in the shops, and the candlelit tables are all booked up weeks in advance. With good reason, many of us find it all rather superficial and insincere. Perhaps some of us might join the cynical chorus asking why we need a specific day to express our affection for someone else. We may even go as far as to accuse the the forces of capitalism of driving demand for “stuff”. But I’m not here to monologue on the meaningfulness of St. Valentine’s Day, and I’m certainly not here to criticise anyone for wanting to express themselves or to show affection for someone else (we all need to be doing this more, not less).
Can yoga reduce anxiety?Yes! Many studies have demonstrated the effectiveness of yoga in reducing stress, anxiety, and depression. In one study, women who participated in a three-month yoga program experienced significant improvements in perceived stress, anxiety, and depression. In another study, ten weeks of yoga helped reduce stress and anxiety for participants.
Happy New Year yogis! I’ve often found this time of year to be especially powerful in enhancing my yoga practice. Of course, yoga is always a powerful practice, but the gift of the new year brings deep reflection and introspection that can amplify processes of self-inquiry, expanding our spiritual awareness and commitment to yogic living.
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