The Tree of Life Yoga

Anxiety is terrible! There I said it. Between the confinement, the inflation and climate change there have been so many events these last few years that have put us in a state of uncertainty... It's overwhelming! Add your own personal problems to the mix and you have the perfect recipe for anxiety. It's amazing, I know. But! Practicing yin yoga can help you get through this. Anxiety and Yoga There is still so much we don't know about the benefits of yoga, we are learning new facts all the time. What is known is that yin yoga helps to activate your parasympathetic nervous system which is linked to relaxation. This is especially important to combat anxiety. All the yoga styles have a calming effect on the body and the mind but yin yoga is especially effective as you will stay still for a longer period of time in one pose. Yin yoga has been a practice that I can come back to whenever I feel like I need to calm down and simply feel more grounded. An other similar style that is

9 Yoga Poses to Balance Woman's Hormones Slow down! Dear Yogi, if I can give you only one piece of advice to balance your hormones, it is to slow down both on and off your mat. Why? Menstruation is a natural reset period in your cycle. A built in moment to stop, reset and reflect. A literal release of what you no longer need. When your menstruation arrives, it is time to take some time off and dive in. Take care of yourself by following your natural cycle. Coming to the mat everyday is great but depending where you are in your cycle, your needs will change and you might need a more calming practice. Remember: no two women's cycles are the same and it can be hard to slow down and surrender. Listening to our bodies is hard to do with our busy schedules. And you know what? Some simple adjustments in your daily practice can already make a difference. Yoga provides you the tools to transition between each phases of your cycle. This is why it's important to listen to your needs.