New Year, new you. The beginning of a new year is always a great time of reflection on the year that has passed, as well as goal setting for the year to come. There is no better time to look back on your success and failures of the year before and set new goals for yourself in the year to come. One area that many people want to improve in the new year is mental health. Here are a few activities that may help you improve your mental health this new year.
Read MoreImprovement is rarely a straight-forward path. Rather, sometimes improvement feels like two steps forward for every one step back. Nevertheless, don’t let past failures in executing changes to your diet keep you from achieving your new health goals for the year 2022. Here are three tips on how you can implement a diet that is both healthier and sustainable.
Read MoreNothing can ruin your health more subtly, discreetly, and completely than unchecked stress. Stress is a natural part of life, it is hard wired in our brains to help us survive, by motivating us through difficult times, and alerting us to dangers. But too much stress can lead to a lot of unnecessary health complications. A little bit of stress is useful and healthy, but too much stress is something that can cause you pretty complete damage that you don’t need to deal with. Here are three of the top reasons that you should keep your stress levels in check and try to manage and mitigate your stress levels.
Read MoreStaying healthy is important, but when you are young, most people take their health for granted. As you get older you have to spend more time and energy on making yourself healthy so you can do all the things on your giant to-do list. Here are a few of the most important reasons that you should be putting your health first as you start to get a little bit older.
Read MoreWith how busy day-to-day life has gotten in recent years, it can feel like there is an overwhelming number of things you need to do. When you are racing against the clock to achieve everything you must do in a day, it can seem impossible to add an additional task. But there are a lot of benefits to picking up one habit in particular before you hit the hay: yoga. Here are a handful of reasons why you should be doing yoga before bed and what a yoga habit can do for you and your health.
Read MoreIt feels vital to be a yoga instructor and studio owner right now. I’m writing this (and hopefully publishing it) before Christmas, and I started thinking about how yoga helps us all connect through the holidays and into the future.
As an instructor, I find that the classes taught before major holidays have the most impact because they set the pace for our students.
Your body goes through so many changes as it grows and prepares to deliver a baby. You have been experiencing so much for the last 9 months, and then comes the huge event that is delivering your child into the world. While the experience is often hard, not easy, there are things you can do to better help your body prepare to deliver your baby!
Read MoreA lot of people walk around dehydrated every day without even realizing it. Staying properly hydrated can be difficult for a lot of people. We tend to ignore signs of dehydration and don’t often focus on the benefits of proper hydration. When our bodies are dehydrated, we cannot operate at peak efficiency and may suffer other consequences.
Read MoreIf you’ve been away from yoga for some time, you might be a little worried about taking it up again. It’s easy to worry about whether you’re out of shape or have lost the progress that you made, and then feel discouraged. No matter how long it’s been, here are a few ways to motivate yourself to get back on the mat!
Read MoreTaking your yoga practice outside is a great way to connect with nature and increase stress relieving benefits from the therapeutic movement. Luckily, yoga is an activity you can do anywhere, so you can enjoy many different landscapes. To help you fully enjoy yoga outside, you should remember the following advice!
Read MoreYoga is a practice that brings many benefits to you physically, mentally, and spiritually. You can use yoga to improve strength and flexibility and it can be a wonderful source of relaxation and focus. Yoga is an ancient Indian practice that includes many principles that you can apply to your life as a whole.
Read MoreYoga has been popular in the US for years, but not everyone has taken the time to give it a try. There are many benefits to yoga, so whether you are looking to get in more exercise or give yourself space to meditate, it might be a good idea to think about building some yoga practice into your schedule. Because of yoga’s popularity, there are places all around the country that can give you great insight into how to build an amazing yoga practice into your life.
Read MoreSometimes exercise, even the relaxing kind like yoga, can start to feel like a chore. Once you start dreading your yoga sessions, it’s time to switch something up. Look for ways to switch up and improve your yoga routine like the following!
Read MoreWhen being overbooked is idealized, it can be difficult to find a place to relax, not to mention allow yourself the time. But being so busy can be hard on your mental and physical health, as your body doesn’t get the rest it needs. Try to not only take the time to relax each day, but also create a relaxing atmosphere in your home so that you can more easily feel relaxation. Here are a few ways that you can transform your space into more of a relaxing atmosphere.
Read MoreSleep issues are among the most serious problems faced on a day-to-day basis. Nothing is unhealthier than not sleeping for a consistent period of time. For people with mental health concerns, problems can be exacerbated or caused by a lack of sleep. How do you deal with sleep issues effectively? What can you do now to ensure your mind will be ready to rest when the time is right?
Read MoreYour mental health has a major impact on your daily life, and should be given the same attention as your physical health.
Read MoreYoga is a very popular exercise practice that you can do as a part of a class at your local gym, or at home by watching a video on the internet. Some people are intimidated because they have seen more complicated poses and are worried they won’t be able to complete the activity. However, yoga is practiced at a variety of skill levels, so it is a great exercise to pick up, no matter your experience.
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