A few tips to get your body and mind working at their best.
Lavender anxiety relieving properties
Whether you inhale essential oils, drink lavender tea, or take ingestible capsules on a regular basis the effects of lavender can be felt after as little as two weeks. Discover how can lavender help you relax.
Reach calmness with sound baths
Sound baths or sound therapy as some call it can be done anytime you are longing for some calm and relaxation. It simply acts by stimulating the brainwaves associated with non-arousal feelings.
Overcome winter blues with St. John's wort
In winter, as the days get shorter and there is less sunlight, you might experience the so-called winter blues. Saint John’s wort is a natural alterative to get you through this season.
Reenergize with Forest Bathing
A relatively recent practice Forest Bathing has been used in Japan to solve burn out and over stimulated senses. It lowers blood pressure, boosts mood but can also help stimulate the immune system.
Actionable things that can bring happiness
Happiness is not a mathematical equation, but there are a few simple things we can do to boost our mood and make us feel better even when the weather outside is gloomy.
Detox and relax with a steam bath
While both the sauna and the steam room have their own benefits, I have a stronger preference for the latter as the humidity makes my usually dry skin softer and moist. Learn what are the other benefits of the steam room.
Don’t skip warmup and stretching
Having a solid warm up and cool down routine is critical to help the muscle get ready and recover after a training session. It helps the muscles oxygenate faster before and get rid of built up lactic acid afterwards.
Calm your mind in two simple poses
There are days where we don’t seem to be able to find stillness and thoughts keep spinning around our head. These two poses are meant to restore peace of mind. Grab your mat and try them.
How to eat more mindfully
Mindful eating is not just about what you eat but how you eat it. If you are trying to lose weight loss this can help you transform eating from a daily act into a thoughtful activity.
Calm your mind with Downward Dog
A very common and super simple in-between pose downward dog ca be done almost anywhere bringing many benefits to the body and the mind.
Yoga Nidra a meditative technique to relax you deeply
Yoga Nidra is a powerful meditative technique that can help release stress and achieve a state of total conscious relaxation by reinforcing new brain pathways that replace negative habits with positive ones.
Indoor greenery comes with many benefits
Aside from getting rid of carbon dioxide and other harmful airborne pollutants, plants have been proven to boost mood, improve concentration and lower stress levels.
The importance of Deep Sleep
Of the four sleep phases the Deep Sleep one is critical for our cells regeneration as well as our immunity. If you feel drowsy and lack energy you may be not getting enough of it.
Settle your mind with the Glitter Jar meditation
This simple mindfulness techniques it’s really powerful during times of stress. It involves no physical glitter just your imagination.
Soak up in the sun for sleep, metabolisms and mood
Circadian rhythm is our own natural body clock and it is controlled by what sleep experts call circadian pacemaker located in the brain pineal gland. It is greatly affected by exposure to natural sunlight.
The many benefits of walking
Whenever possible, especially if it’s a sunny day, try to go for a walk outdoors. Just 10 minutes of brisk walking can be very beneficial for your cardiovascular system as well as your mind.
Are you feeling the Spring Slump? Here is what you can do about it
During the Spring, like with other seasonal changes, our bodies have to adapt to longer days and a different rhythm. if you feel particularly lethargic it’s probably due to seasonal hormonal change.
Release stress with Lion’s breath
One of my absolute favorites to calm down and regroup with myself is Lion’s breath. It’s very simple, takes only 10 minutes of your time, and can be done anywhere.
Take some YOU time: slow down and rewire
Stress is the leading cause of oxidation, which translate into aging faster than we should. It also has a huge impact on our ability to be happy and enjoy the simple pleasures of life, like sitting for a cup of tea or taking a long bath without thinking about what's next.
A simple breathing technique to calm and destress: alternate-nostril breathing
This simple breathing technique will get you away from all of it for just enough time to regroup and recharge and it only takes 10 minutes of your time to be effective.