Life is stressful! The key is to keep stress manageable and positive – the happier you are, the more you laugh, and the longer you will live. Yoga is a peaceful way to assist with letting go of your stresses and worries of the day.
Stress affects us on a physical, emotional and mental level. When life is stressful, rediscover the tools to take ownership of your health – how to relax, how to breathe properly, and how to destress your body and mind. Figure out what makes you shine, what lights up your life and what makes you totally and utterly happy.
YOGA AND STRESS
In Sanskrit, the word ‘yoga’ means joining or uniting. Essentially, yoga is uniting body, mind and soul. Yoga is a state of consciousness, stability, balance and peace. It is about going internally – learning and listening to your body and its subtle messages and about bringing balance not only when you are on your mat but when you are involved in your daily life as well.
For me, yoga has helped tremendously with coping with stress and unthinkable situations. I am calmer when in difficult circumstances and I find I respond to situations rather than react to them. I am more accepting of others and of myself and I know that even though I might be going through a tough time right now – if I relax, calm down and take a few deep breaths, solutions will come to me. All in all I feel I am a lighter, happier and gentler person because of my yoga.
YOGA TIPS FOR STRESS
Take deep breaths
Most people don’t breathe properly. We don’t use our full lung capacity, which, in yogic terms, means that we are not fully allowing Prana and Life force into our body. Think about it, when you are stressed what happens to your breathing?
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