Release that stress!

I was so damn stressed these past few days. I don't know why. (Well, it's a secret...hehehe!~!) Then as I browsed some no-nonsense links, I read this article about stress release exercises. Here it goes:

Stress Release Exercises
Presented by: Nanci Phillips-Frank, MS, RYT

Tuning In…

Take 3 to 5 breaths. Try to length each Exhale.

Counted Breath:

Look at the clock count how many inhales and Exhales you take in one minute. TRY to S>L>O>W it down! Each Inhale+ Exhale =1. Keep counting until I tell you to stop.!!!

Shoulder Rolls:

Inhale shoulders up to ears, Exhale squeeze shoulder blades back and down. Repeat 3-5 times.

Horizon line:

Inhale, then as you Exhale slowly turn head to the right, Inhale back, Exhale to the left. What do you see on the horizon line today?

Ear to Shoulder:

Exhale Right ear to Right shoulder, arms out away from body. Hold 3 breaths! Repeat on the Left side. Notice any stretch or strain. Do Not hold if it strains your neck.

Alternate Arm Raises:

Raise Right arm up, turn head to the left. Exhale down Repeat on Left side! Then Right arm up, turn head and lift Left leg at the same time. Repeat on the Left Side (use right leg) Do this 5 times. It‚s great for balancing the right and left side of the Brain.

Cat and Cow:

Sit on the edged of the chair, feet under hips and knees. As you breath in push chest forward and tail bones back and down, Exhale tuck chin, round back and tail bone. Repeat several times. This is great to use in the car, airplane or at your desk.

Eye Relaxer:

Warm hands by rubbing them together to increase energy, then place the heel of your hands on your eyes. Relax for 5 breaths and ENJOY!

Chair Back

Bend:

Place your arm pits over the back of your car. This stretches your shoulders and your chest Breath slowly and deeply into your belly. Do this for 3 breaths or more!

Standing Exercises

Heel Lifts

Feet are hip distance apart, all toes facing forward. Inhale lift heels, Exhale lower. Lift and hold. Palm of hands can be pressed together and focus on a specific point. Stay as long as you can! Keep breathing!

Mountain

Feet are hip distance, press down with feet, feeling front body lifting up, as back body (shoulder blades and tail bones) point down. Notice how you feel? Great to use while waiting in line!

Chair Twist

Sit sideways in the chair, Inhale lengthen the spine, Exhale twist torso to the Left. Keep twisting and breathing allowing the head to follow. Repeat on other side.

AH! Breath

Inhale slowly, HOLD, Exhale with a big AH! At least 3 times, when ever needed!

Well...there you have it. I hope this will help you out clean bad air and anguish in your hearts and brains. Stressful things are bad for your health and beauty. Be sure to relax and be calm as you face the world everyday.

Hehehehe...have a nice day everyone and enjoy relaxing all the way.Ü