Relaxation and breathing techniques
It can be normal to feel worried or stressed when you're unsure of whats happening, so remember to look after your body, mind & spirit by trying some simple relaxation techniques.
Your breath can be an anchor to help you feel calm and settled when you feel anxious.
If you can, lying on your back, knees bent and feet on the floor, gently close your eyes and place the palms of your hands on your stomach and feel how the breath moves the hands.
Try this for 5 minutes or more to help you feel relaxed and calm. If this isn't possible, simply centre yourself and breathe in and out for the count of five. In for five, out for five and when you get ok with this, you can start holding for five in between.
And remember, this will pass.
It can be normal to feel worried or stressed when you're unsure of whats happening, so remember to look after your body, mind & spirit by trying some simple relaxation techniques.
Your breath can be an anchor to help you feel calm and settled when you feel anxious.
If you can, lying on your back, knees bent and feet on the floor, gently close your eyes and place the palms of your hands on your stomach and feel how the breath moves the hands.
Try this for 5 minutes or more to help you feel relaxed and calm. If this isn't possible, simply centre yourself and breathe in and out for the count of five. In for five, out for five and when you get ok with this, you can start holding for five in between.
And remember, this will pass.
Meditation is important as it brings calm to the body, lowers blood pressure, and it feels good when we’ve done it. Why then is it such a chore to do?
Many people have trouble meditating because they can’t stop random thoughts whirling around in their head (also known as monkey chatter).
It seems easy to just breathe and relax, but then comes “What if ..” or “I should be doing…”
But with the continued practice of meditation you can discover a greater sense of purpose and strength of will and your thinking becomes clearer.
When the mind is filled with the feeling of calm and peace it cannot take off on its own and worry, stress out, or get depressed.
Anyone who practices enough can come to achieve this art, but discipline is needed to do it regular. Once you achieve and practice regularly, the benefits are great and a shift from outward to inward comes with ease. There are simple 5 min meditations like in the photo, or you can use candle gazing, where you can sit comfortably, without interruptions, and gaze at the flame of a candle.
Many people have trouble meditating because they can’t stop random thoughts whirling around in their head (also known as monkey chatter).
It seems easy to just breathe and relax, but then comes “What if ..” or “I should be doing…”
But with the continued practice of meditation you can discover a greater sense of purpose and strength of will and your thinking becomes clearer.
When the mind is filled with the feeling of calm and peace it cannot take off on its own and worry, stress out, or get depressed.
Anyone who practices enough can come to achieve this art, but discipline is needed to do it regular. Once you achieve and practice regularly, the benefits are great and a shift from outward to inward comes with ease. There are simple 5 min meditations like in the photo, or you can use candle gazing, where you can sit comfortably, without interruptions, and gaze at the flame of a candle.
