02-12-16, 07:00 AM | |
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Research shows that patterned repetitive rhythmic movement does wonders to calm the mind. The brain organizes around it. It's often prescribed for affective disorders.
Walking, swimming, dancing, CS, knitting, crochet--all these calm the mind. I don't know about yoga because yoga hurts my knees and back. I also want to give a shout out to keeping a regular journal. It's cheap therapy--the cost of pen and paper (or opening a word document). Even doing just the 3 morning pages suggested by Julia Cameron can help clear and calm the mind. If you want to do something online, 750words.com offers great encouragement. |
02-12-16, 08:00 AM | |
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I agree with Bzar. Somehow, Jari Love is calming for me. I have very little experience with Classical Stretch, but in just looking at some videos online I don't see how it can't be meditative.
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02-12-16, 11:38 AM | |
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Yoga has many benefits, but I have never found it to be the "miracle cure" for all the ailments that it is claimed to be. That being said, I really like Barbara Benagh's Yoga For Stress Relief:
http://www.videofitness.com/reviewsd...ew.php?id=3214 The best thing I have found for de-stressing is guided meditation. It doesn't have to be sitting there for 45 minutes staring at a candle. It can just be being mindful of breathing, eating, walking, etc. Here is a thread with links (some might not be active) to FREE guided meditations: http://forum.videofitness.com/showthread.php?t=193291 ETA: Here is a link to some Belleruth Naperstek Stress meditations you can listen to or download: http://www.healthjourneys.com/kaiser...ieveStress.asp
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02-12-16, 01:41 PM | ||
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I went back to taking classical piano lessons about 14 years ago (it didn't last too long because I found out I was pregnant!). but I noticed that the focus needed to practice got rid of a lot of stress! I couldn't explain it. my piano teacher said it's common.
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I feel quite relaxed after yoga or CS, but swimming is what really does it for me. I come out of the water feeling totally refreshed and rejeuvenated. So you may need to try a few different things to find out what works best for you.
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