Your daily yoga practice does not need to consume your entire day, instead, let yoga, relaxation, and meditation naturally become a part of your life. Here are some stress- busting tips incorporating the essence of yoga, relaxation, and meditation:
3. Stretch- Make space in your body and release tension through stretching. Try incorporating 5 of your favorite stretches each day.
4. Practice mantra repetition – Find a mantra or positive affirmation or prayer that resonates with you. Write it down if necessary, and repeat it all day long - while driving, waiting in lines, working, cleaning, cooking, etc. (i.e. “all life loves and supports me”)
5. Relax- Whenever you feel stressed, take time to relax. Take 10 minutes in a quiet space, and mentally give yourself a body scan. Make efforts to release tension that might be building up. Go through each part of your body, giving it the direction to relax. Start with your toes and work your way up to your head. Try something like this, “I’m relaxing my toes, my toes are relaxed, I’m relaxing my feet, my feet are relaxed, and so on”. Enjoy the 10 minutes of relaxed bliss.
6. Take a class – When we are at our busiest, we tend to neglect our own health. Remember to keep your favorite yoga classes in your calendar, and take time to nurture your health and wellbeing. To make your experience extra special, invite a friend.
7. Eat a healthy, nutritious diet – Drink plenty of water, make efforts to eat WHOLE FOODS (fresh fruits & veggies, whole grains, nuts & seeds)
8. Give – “It is in giving that we receive”- Give extra smiles, give thanks, use your good manners, help someone who is struggling, give a hug, offer to babysit, help out a neighbor, hold the door, give your time, keep finding ways to give (without it costing you any money).
9. Enjoy It’s that simple!
10. REPEAT! :)
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