The real week is beginning. This is when resolutions, and constitutions meet. A new year of believing that I can be healthier, happier and better. I worked out last night, AND I started a new book today. CHECK! I heard from a friend that she prefers a word for the year as opposed to an actual resolution. It becomes like an affirmation or mantra and helps you to focus your goals and activities accordingly. Sounds great to me.
Health tip for the year number one - Breathing. Yoga stresses it's importance so if you practice yoga it's a part of what you do. For the rest of us, (or even those yogi's that haven't mastered it) breathing is an integral part of health. When doing massages for people who are rebuilding strength, we do some intensive work together. It makes great progress, but I remind them, if you feel like you need to hold your breath, it's too much. Sometimes stress, emotions, or illness changes our breathing, but it's one of our greatest resources that's always around. Conscious breathing can help lower blood pressure, lower stress hormones, and even reengage your metabolism helping your energy levels.
This week start a habit of breathing deeply for 5-10 minutes. Let me know where your mind goes, it's a most fascinating journey. See you tomorrow, and keep emails and comments getting started!
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