Detox is a trending topic today. However, most articles are focusing on the outside, for example on what we are eating, drinking, rather than what is happening in the mind. No doubt, they all are about nourishing your body.
But what if we are starting with the head first: declutter the mind.
These days we still underestimate the power of your thoughts. They say that an average person has up to 70.000 thoughts a day. Positive and negative thoughts are both essential, and serve a different purpose in our everyday life. Paying attention to the positive keeps you resilient and keeps the physical and mental body healthy. Whereas negative thoughts enhance survival in a certain situation. The question is the ratio between the two.
Already a few minutes of meditation and mindfulness- based practices helps you to tame that monkey-mind, return to the present moment, and helps in better decision-making. And who doesn’t have a few minutes me-time in a day? All you need is regularity and a little self-discipline.
Mindful breathing exercise
Breathing is probably the quickest way to connect you with the present moment and direct your attention in a purposeful way. Simply, because it is always with you.
So let’s get started!
1) Find a comfortable position: sitting, or any relaxing asana is a great start. Choose a posture that keeps your mind alert.
2) Focus on what is happening in your body at this moment. What do you feel now? Try to notice the connection with your skin, with the ground. Relax your limbs, the center of your body, and your face. Breathe.
3) Now shift your attention to your breathing. Feel free to close your eyes, if it helps you focus. Slowly start to regulate your breathing. Envisioning helps concentration as well. Imagine what happens in your body with each inhale, and exhale.
You might notice that your mind disconnects. This can happen anytime. Slowly start redirecting your attention back to your breathing.
4) Slowly shift your attention back to your body, and feel your bodily sensations. Notice your skin. Feel your whole body.
Try to follow a mindful breathing practice for 5 minutes, at any time of the day.
Create a regular practice, a daily routine.
Read more about breathing: https://balanceandcore.com/2020/01/11/3-simple-breathing-exercises/
“Movement Break – Why Taking A Break From Work Is Important?”
Brain fog, body stiffness, and cardiovascular diseases: these are some of the consequences of not moving your body regularly enough. Everyone knows that physical activity is necessary for the body and the mind to function correctly. Still, research from the US...
“Movement Break – Why Taking A Break From Work Is Important?”
Brain fog, body stiffness, and cardiovascular diseases: these are some of the consequences of not moving your body regularly enough. Everyone knows that physical activity is necessary for the body and the mind to function correctly. Still, research from the US...
How to Stay Mindful in Hybrid Workplaces
The world of work has changed drastically. So has workplace wellness. In a recent study, Slack discovered that people want to work flexibly, the world is leaning toward the hybrid model. But, there are several challenges associated with this work environment. For one,...
Flexibility vs. Mobility – Do you know what the difference is?
Many people confuse flexibility and mobility. Indeed, they are two closely related concepts. While taking care of your body (and your mind, too!), the goal should be to improve mobility. However, to improve your mobility, you need to improve your flexibility first....
Me-time on your next yacht charter journey
Me-time onboard your next charter journey Imagine a sunrise yoga session on the sundeck of your yacht. Or a soothing massage just after a Pilates class and an energizing swim in the ocean. You can do all of this on your next wellness yacht charter. Think about...
Be flexible – Start with your mind
Be flexible – start with your mind Stretching has so many benefits, and they are not all physical. If you build your mobility routine and incorporate flexibility exercises in your daily life, you will see that this reflects on your mind too. And the same is true for...
6 reasons to hire a private yoga teacher
Science has shown that one-to-one fitness and yoga classes are more beneficial than group classes for several reasons. If you are thinking of hiring a private yoga instructor, check out these six reasons why you should think no further.
Thoracic Spine Mobility Drills
Thoracic Spine Mobility Drills to improve your range of motion and posture. A simple, quick move for a healthy and happy spine.
The chemistry of happiness
Have you ever heard of happiness hormones? Now more than ever they should be something we are all interested in. The COVID-19 pandemic took a toll on everyone’s mental health, no doubt about that. Now that we are slowly getting back to some kind of normality (“new...
