Yoga Practice as Therapy
Hello! I do a lot of yoga to help me connect with my body and still my mind. I find that it is one of the best things out there to help me reconnect with the present and become embodied...noticing what is going on in my body and using that to focus me.
I have recently been reading more about how yoga is useful for mental health and started dance movement therapy because I find that any form of movement just makes me feel...joy. A true release from whatever may be haunting my mind.
I wondered how many others have found yoga (or dance/other movement) useful for them in their mental health journeys? How did you first find it? How do you continue to practice? Do you like the movement or the breath more? Or do you like the spirituality aspect?
Looking forward to hearing from some of you :)
@CoraTealeaf Hi there, lovely post! I'm glad you are enjoying yoga so far and finding it beneficial. I myself use yoga as a coping mechansim for stress, anxiety, and depression. It really allows me to unwind and relax. I also find the meditation aspect quite soothing. I sadly do not practice it as much as I want to. I hope to change that soon.
Since quarantine I created a little home yoga studio and in loving it!
mat
candle
music
cards of my chosen routines
blankets
pillows
even a tiny space heater to warm the muscles
a little journal and pen to write my thoughts after
I've really added extra touches to make it feel really comfortable. My happy place 😂 😊🧘🏻♀️
btw did you know there is such a thing as laugh yoga? 😂🤣😂🤣😂☺️😂
@Sedtzl1
This sounds amazing! Love the sound of all of your little touches.
Lol yes I have heard of laughter yoga I read about it in a book. It certainly sounds interesting, maybe I will try it one time! Have you done it?
@CoraTealeaf
not yet
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