Friday Flex For Your Mental Health
Exercise not only improves your physical health, but it can have amazing benefits for our mental health. According to HelpGuide.org, exercise can assist us in managing our depression, anxiety, stress, ADHD, PTSD and trauma, more effectively, in many different ways. It can even improve our resiliency, result in better sleep, foster a higher sense of self-esteem, lead to feeling more energized, and increase our focus and memory. For the full article click here.
Each week, Counseling and Wellness Services, will provide a post with information about ways to move your mental health. Resources and videos are from various YouTube exercise channels and the John W. Brick Mental Health Foundation, whose purpose is to “integrate salutogenic approaches, such as exercise, nutrition and mind-body practices, into treating mental illness and promoting mental wellness.”
Enjoy these YouTube videos highlighting ways to move for your mental health.
Week 2: 27-Minute Yoga for Anxiety and Stress, Yoga with Adrienne
Yoga For Anxiety and Stress — Awaken The Force! Move from the darkness into the light! Yoga has your back! In this practice video, Adriene guides you through breath and body practices that serve you when you feel bad. Learn breathing techniques and spinal work that will assist you in moments of stress. Find release, create space and process yo’ stuff. Bookmark this video. Yoga to the rescue! Enjoy.
Bonus: 10 Minute No Jumping HIIT Workout
We hope you have a feel good Friday!
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