Tag: rest
-
Rest, relax, and restore with Yoga Nidra
What is Yoga Nidra? Yoga Nidra, also known as “yogic sleep”, is an ancient relaxation technique that leads you into a state between wakefulness and sleep, promoting deep rest, relaxation, and restoration. It can help reset your nervous system, relieve stress, and enhance overall wellbeing. How does Yoga Nidra work? Yoga Nidra is typically practiced…
-
Spring awakening
Now that the days are getting longer again, you might notice a certain excitement in the air, as nature is slowly awakening and getting ready to bloom. However, paradoxically, you might also notice feelings of exhaustion, sluggishness, lack of motivation, and difficulty concentrating. This is sometimes referred to as spring fatigue, spring lethargy, or spring…
-
Make rest part of your life-strategy
In today’s fast-paced, performance-driven world, it often feels as if rest needs to be earned and is a luxury. However, the opposite is true – rest is key to our ability to function and perform. The terms “rest” and “sleep” are often used interchangeably, but they are two very different concepts: While sleep is part…
-
Winter selfcare
Winter can be a challenging season – research shows that the decrease in daylight goes hand in hand with lower energy levels, a decrease in serotonin production (a neurotransmitter responsible for our mood), and even slower blood circulation. This can impact our health, wellbeing, and performance in a profound way. Society often pushes us to…