Relax your mind and body

 STRESS BUSTERS

October 20: Relax Your Body and Mind When you experience stress your muscles tense up to protect themselves from injury. If you are constantly under stress your muscles may not get the chance to relax. Tight muscles can cause headaches, back and shoulder pain, and body aches. Take a few minutes to relax your body and mind with restorative positions and gentle stretching.  Put your feet up. Try the “legs up the wall” yoga pose to rejuvenate after a stressful day. The restorative effects of the posture can help settle both body and mind. Stretch it out. You don’t need a 90-minute yoga session to reap the benefits of stretching. You can sneak in a few relaxing stretches throughout your day for a simple stress reducer. Contract then relax. Tense a group of muscles as you breathe in and then relax as you breathe out. Stress melts away as the tension in each muscle group releases. Start with your facial muscles and work down the body.   Progressive Muscle Relaxation / 5 Restorative Yoga Poses for Stress Relief