Practising yoga to improve your mental wellbeing is no new invention. Yogis have known about and shared the benefits of yoga for thousands of years, however more recent studies have proven the practise can truly make you happier.
In this week’s guest blog post, Rebecca Shinn, shares the many benefits practising yoga has on your happiness.
Attitudes towards the state of mental health over the last few years have changed quite a lot, and 2021 is no exception. As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, there has been more focus on our states of mind than ever before.
So, if you’ve been struggling with your mental health, this week’s guest writer, George Newton, has shared some essential ways to bring yourself back down to the ground and reset how you’re feeling.
Stress can show itself in so many different ways, and often at inconvenient times. Often, it’s not possible to practice self-care, especially when feeling overwhelmed at work or during a difficult period running your own business.
However, there are a number of ways you can reduce stress and promote relaxation at work. Breathing exercises are one such method: they don’t require any additional equipment, or even the need to leave your desk.
Discover how to harness the positive power of breathing exercises in this guide, which also explains the health benefits of practicing deep breathing on a regular basis.
Learning about the connection between our body and mind is so important, no less for professional sportsmen like Thomas Hal Robson-Kanu.
We had the pleasure of sitting down with the West Brom player and businessman to discuss the power of nutrition and a positive mindset in keeping us physically and mentally healthy.
Looking after our mental health goes hand in hand with looking after our physical health; the two are inextricably linked.
Our thoughts, feelings and behaviour can have a significant impact on our physical state, and therefore can positively or negatively affect our overall wellbeing. They are constantly in communication with one another, and it is empowering to see a growing body of research and evidence-based practices that supports this notion of the mind-body connection.
