One gift of the being at home bound during the lockdown, aside from the Earth healing & cleansing itself, is the idea of self-care especially for those who are in a state of burn-out but still wouldn’t find the time. Below are some tips, choose to come from a space of self-nurturing rather than doing all these out of fear of for the virus. [Read more…] about Self-Care While Staying at Home During the Lockdown
5 Yin Yoga Poses To Help Calm Anxiety During Quarantine
Nowadays, staying at home can bring about feelings of grief, anxiety, and isolation. Luckily, the slow-paced, quiet practice of yin yoga can help you embrace the quietude, and restore ease and energy back into your body, and plant good intentions in the mind.
Here are 5 postures you can do at home, in bed or on your mat. Do these by yourself or video call some friends and ask them to join you. [Read more…] about 5 Yin Yoga Poses To Help Calm Anxiety During Quarantine
How to Stay Healthy When Stuck at Home
With most states and countries ordering people to stay home to stop the spread of COVID-19, people are feeling the challenge to stay healthy. Within the confines of a restricted space, and with comparably limited resources, our wellspring of creativity and ingenuity comes in handy.
This article will discuss ways to maintain physical and mental health when your area of residence is in lockdown and you are forced to stay indoors because of the coronavirus. [Read more…] about How to Stay Healthy When Stuck at Home
Boost Your Mental Health By Choosing the Right Types of Food
Your body can benefit from healthy eating in a variety of ways. For starters, it can give you more energy and help you maintain a healthy weight. While most people understand why it’s important to eat nutritious meals, some don’t understand that making the right food choices can boost their mental health. This includes eating food that is rich in vitamins and minerals. Fortunately, there is great tasting food that can enhance your mental health and mitigate cognitive issues. Let’s look at several examples. [Read more…] about Boost Your Mental Health By Choosing the Right Types of Food
Practical Steps to Good Mental Health
Mental health has a significant impact on your overall well-being. Anxiety, depression and other psychological issues usually have a physical component that must be addressed practically. They can also exacerbate physical health problems. It is in your best interest to take care of your mental health just as well as you would take care of a cold or chronic physical illness. Here are five physical practices to improve your mental health. [Read more…] about Practical Steps to Good Mental Health
Why Ikigai Can Be the Secret to a Better Life
In Japan, Okinawa is known as “The Land of the Immortals” due to its high volume of people who live to be over 100 years old. Most of Okinawa’s population functions independently into their late 90s.
A reason for this feat could be the prefecture’s adherence to ikigai – or a Japanese philosophy that roughly translates to “life’s purpose.” Ikigai (pronounced EE-key-guy) originated in Okinawa, and the centuries-old practice is still widely used there today. Our Ikigai is what gets us out of bed in the morning, or our purpose and motivation for living a full life. [Read more…] about Why Ikigai Can Be the Secret to a Better Life
