Take a breath . . .
Posted by kathryn in Clinic News
Relaxation is perhaps the single most important key to health and well-being. The value of relaxation is greatly under-estimated in a society that is so focussed on how busy we can be and how much we can cram in to a day! Taking a few moments each day, to stop and breathe, can literally improve your health, by relieving the stress which is known to contribute to the development of disease.
Relaxation slows the breathing rate and lowers the heart rate. Relaxation has been shown to lower blood pressure and boost the body’s auto – immune system. When the body is still and the mind calm, there is an increase of blood flow to the muscles, which inturn decreases muscle tension. The oxygen demand on the heart is lessened.
Those who practise relaxation on a regular basis, will have more energy, sleep better, experience better concentration, improved problem solving skills and creativity. Relaxation also has a great impact, on reducing moodiness and emotional outbursts. Just like exercise and healthy eating, taking a few moments each day to ‘stop and breathe’ needs to be considered as a normal part of living. Give yourself permission to relax . . .
At Balance2health, you may have experienced relaxation in your evening and early morning Pilates Class or in our Monday 12.30pm Stretch Class. Recently we have included the added benefit of using eye pillows to assist our members to unwind.
The benefits of using an eye pillow for a few moments each day are quite amazing. The eye pillow assists in calming nerves, prevents distraction and eases tension headaches while helping to create an atmosphere of tranquility.
If you have been enjoying our satin linseed filled eye pillows during the relaxation in your class, and would like to purchase your own for home use, please contact Alexia to place an order.
Cost $14. Orders need to be placed by 31 May.
Photographs by RanceCosta and Lel4nd.