Anxiety. A term coined for the “fight or flight” state of the mind which has affected humans since prehistoric times. We see this term amongst medical dictionaries, our favorite celebrities’ fan pages and our best friends’ social media accounts. A prevalent state that has become common for most in their day-to-day life as we are pressured by work, finance, family and the impending fear of an unknown future tragedy. Many are affected by anxiety. Fortunately, with the rise of interest in natural healing, we are given a multitude of alternatives to conventional Western medicine on how to ease the mind and lead a life you love.
Back to The Basics
It begins with the breath. The monks and nuns of older (and simpler) times had the right idea. The …show more content…
I favor this one because of the technique’s adaptability to every individual. Those who have been practicing breathing techniques for years may be able to inhale longer than someone who is just beginning. We don’t want to put excessive stress on the body. For the 1:2 method, we will start by either sitting in a meditation position (Indian style, half-lotus or full) or in a chair. After finding your sitting position, straighten your back and rest your hands on the thighs in a comfortable posture. The goal for the 1:2 is to exhale twice as long as you inhale. It is important to pause between breaths to create the transitional breath. For example: if you inhale for six seconds, you will want to exhale for twelve with a four second pause. An ideal start is a four second inhale, pause for four, and exhale at eight. Do this for as long as you …show more content…
Although the human body is made up of 55-60% water, the average person does not drink enough water in one day. While we all know it is recommended to drink eight glasses of water a day, I recommend drinking a little more. This is especially important if you went out the night before or drank too much coffee in the morning. Your body and mind will thank you for it. Why is water essential for easing the anxious mind? Since water is such a large component of the human body, it is easy to dehydrate. When we dehydrate the body, the brain returns to the primitive “fight or flight” mentality, which is the basis of anxiety we previously discussed.
Keeping our bodies hydrated throughout the day alleviates the extra strain on our minds caused by dehydration. Beginning your day by drinking a pint glass of room temperature water is a great way to incorporate hydration into your daily routine. If you want a little extra flavor, add lemon juice to a warmed glass of water, which also wakes up that body and flushes the system after a night’s rest. If you find water tasteless
Back to The Basics
It begins with the breath. The monks and nuns of older (and simpler) times had the right idea. The …show more content…
I favor this one because of the technique’s adaptability to every individual. Those who have been practicing breathing techniques for years may be able to inhale longer than someone who is just beginning. We don’t want to put excessive stress on the body. For the 1:2 method, we will start by either sitting in a meditation position (Indian style, half-lotus or full) or in a chair. After finding your sitting position, straighten your back and rest your hands on the thighs in a comfortable posture. The goal for the 1:2 is to exhale twice as long as you inhale. It is important to pause between breaths to create the transitional breath. For example: if you inhale for six seconds, you will want to exhale for twelve with a four second pause. An ideal start is a four second inhale, pause for four, and exhale at eight. Do this for as long as you …show more content…
Although the human body is made up of 55-60% water, the average person does not drink enough water in one day. While we all know it is recommended to drink eight glasses of water a day, I recommend drinking a little more. This is especially important if you went out the night before or drank too much coffee in the morning. Your body and mind will thank you for it. Why is water essential for easing the anxious mind? Since water is such a large component of the human body, it is easy to dehydrate. When we dehydrate the body, the brain returns to the primitive “fight or flight” mentality, which is the basis of anxiety we previously discussed.
Keeping our bodies hydrated throughout the day alleviates the extra strain on our minds caused by dehydration. Beginning your day by drinking a pint glass of room temperature water is a great way to incorporate hydration into your daily routine. If you want a little extra flavor, add lemon juice to a warmed glass of water, which also wakes up that body and flushes the system after a night’s rest. If you find water tasteless