At the end of each of my classes we do Savasana or
final relaxation. I know some folks think relaxation isn't yoga and don't
want to just 'lay around.' Consider these possible benefits from
relaxation:
- wards off disease by strengthening the immune
system
- reduces heart disease
- reduces the need for insulin in diabetics
- widens restricted respiratory passages
- lowers blood pressure
- lowers cholesterol levels
- relieves significant pain
- relieves mental stress and tension
Relaxation is becoming widely practiced in many medical programs
for heart patients, asthmatics, folks with high blood pressure, and those
recovering from trauma. It no longer
fits into the woo-woo category. So why
don’t we do it? First answer…I don’t
have time. My question…how can we NOT
make time for health and wellness for ourselves, our children, and our
families? This is why I include savasana in every
class.
Do you remember the first time you learned about relaxation? Who taught you? Imagine your favorite place to relax and how
you feel during and after relaxing.
Now imagine giving your child the gift of relaxation for the REST of
their lives.
We all want to be happy and we want our kids to be happy. When we relax endorphins are released which
create a sense of happiness. Relaxation
calms the central nervous system allowing the body to rejuvenate itself. Relaxation helps kids sleep better and that
means parents sleep better.
We learn so many useful tools in yoga. The next step is taking it off your mat. Create a Tool Bag you can reach into while
you are out there living life. Maybe you put
long deep breathing into your tool bag to calm the central nervous system while
you are at the grocery store. One simple
tool – long term deep effects in your life!
Come to class, connect with other mommas creating a peaceful way
of life.
ß My schedule is here on my blog.
Remember: You are the perfect Mother for your child.
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