Feeling a little stressed?
Stress, as you probably already know, isn't very good for us. Stress can cause insomnia, restlessness, fatigue, headaches, anxiety, irritability, depression, the list goes on and on.
Many of the things that bring stress to our lives are unavoidable: work, social interactions, family stresses, finances, etc. So what can one do to bring more peace into their life and counteract some of that harmful stress?
Stress, as you probably already know, isn't very good for us. Stress can cause insomnia, restlessness, fatigue, headaches, anxiety, irritability, depression, the list goes on and on.
Many of the things that bring stress to our lives are unavoidable: work, social interactions, family stresses, finances, etc. So what can one do to bring more peace into their life and counteract some of that harmful stress?
Here are 4 things you can start right now:
1. Take 10 minutes out of your morning to just be. You don't have to sit in a special way or close your eyes or speak a mantra. Make yourself a cup of coffee or tea and stare out the window. Let yourself become present. Feel the warmth of your cup, the feel of your feet on the floor, pay attention to what you can see and feel.
2. Take a quick yoga break, 5 - 10 minutes will do for now. Pick a few relaxing poses (child's pose, savasana, a supine twist, legs up the wall) and take a few minutes to do them, take your time, move slowly, and focus on your breath.
3. Take a moment to evaluate your life and be grateful for all of the wonderful things that you are and all of the wonderful things you are experiencing. Sometimes, when we are stressed about what we don't have, it helps to remember what we do have. Just take this moment to let go of your worries, no matter how important they are, just let yourself relax fully in this moment.
4. Sign up for The Stress Relief Workshop at The Yoga & Wellness collective and learn some great techniques to relieve stress! You can sign up via email, facebook, or by calling us!
1. Take 10 minutes out of your morning to just be. You don't have to sit in a special way or close your eyes or speak a mantra. Make yourself a cup of coffee or tea and stare out the window. Let yourself become present. Feel the warmth of your cup, the feel of your feet on the floor, pay attention to what you can see and feel.
2. Take a quick yoga break, 5 - 10 minutes will do for now. Pick a few relaxing poses (child's pose, savasana, a supine twist, legs up the wall) and take a few minutes to do them, take your time, move slowly, and focus on your breath.
3. Take a moment to evaluate your life and be grateful for all of the wonderful things that you are and all of the wonderful things you are experiencing. Sometimes, when we are stressed about what we don't have, it helps to remember what we do have. Just take this moment to let go of your worries, no matter how important they are, just let yourself relax fully in this moment.
4. Sign up for The Stress Relief Workshop at The Yoga & Wellness collective and learn some great techniques to relieve stress! You can sign up via email, facebook, or by calling us!
Erin Moss, RYT 200 of Rowan Tree Yoga, LLC
Erin has been practicing yoga since she was an adolescent. She received
her teacher training at Yoga 4 Peace and is registered through the Yoga Alliance. She enjoys the therapeutic side of yoga and it is always her goal to have her students leave class feeling better than when they arrived. She strongly believes that you should always honor your body, honor your edge, and honor your limits and that you should always make your practice yours. You can read more about her at www.rowantreeyoga.com.
Erin is currently teaching at The Yoga and Wellness Collective on Sundays, Mondays, and Thursdays.
Erin has been practicing yoga since she was an adolescent. She received
her teacher training at Yoga 4 Peace and is registered through the Yoga Alliance. She enjoys the therapeutic side of yoga and it is always her goal to have her students leave class feeling better than when they arrived. She strongly believes that you should always honor your body, honor your edge, and honor your limits and that you should always make your practice yours. You can read more about her at www.rowantreeyoga.com.
Erin is currently teaching at The Yoga and Wellness Collective on Sundays, Mondays, and Thursdays.