Relationships October 24, 2016
Are you guilty of scrolling through Instagram feeds, gawking at mesmerizing shots of women in complex yoga poes? In addition to looking strong and powerful, these women often exude a sense of serenity and mental well-being – all captured with a slight smile and knowing eyes.
Still on the couch? While we think occasional social media and Netflix binges allow us to unwind after a long day, our emphasis on entertainment and information can often clutter our minds. Sometimes we need to take a break from the screen in order to relax and refocus.
ENTITY recommends every woman should try meditation or yoga – both are amazing ways to get in touch with your spirituality. Here’s why you should hit up a yoga studio or find a quiet meditation corner to clear your mental clutter and explore your spiritual side.
While yoga means something different for everyone, Yoga Online defines the practice as an act of balance and tranquility.
“Yoga is an ancient art based on a harmonizing system of development for the body, mind, and spirit,” Yoga Online says. “The continued practice of yoga will lead you to a sense of peace and well-being, and also a feeling of being at one with their environment.”
Through the practice of yoga, you attempt to keep your mind at ease despite difficulty through challenging poses. This can easily translate to your real life as you push through hardships in life while remaining mentally balanced. Yoga trains your mind to be focused and in the moment, allowing you to realize the power you possess over both the body and mind. It is all about finding your center. The deeper you go into your yoga practice, the greater spiritual shift you will encounter.
Don’t want to completely disconnect from your technology? Can’t escape the corporate world? Try out Easypose. This smartphone app has been dubbed the ‘Uber for yoga,’ allowing users to request an instructor to visit their home or office for a personalized session. With a click of a button, you’ll be one reverse lunge away from a clearer mind and healthier body!
Not down to Downward Dog? Channel your inner Warrior through meditation. Meditation is a great way to relax and clear the mind, according to Yoga International.
“Meditation is a precise technique for resting the mind and attaining a state of consciousness that is totally different from the normal waking state,” Yoga International says. “It is the means for fathoming all the levels of ourselves and finally experiencing the center of consciousness within.”
Being able to train your mind to block out the outside world while remaining completely still can be difficult and may take some time. But don’t give up! Unless you follow through, you will not get to experience the freedom and peace meditation will take you through. Detaching yourself from the crazy world will likely calm your mind, body and soul.
While meditation classes are available, there are lots of online resources to help you start your journey in the comfort of your own home. Check out How to Meditate for the 411 on the practice, including meditation posture and breathing meditations. Coming out of a state of mediation – on your own or with an instructor – you will likely be able to see things more clearly and envision where you want to be in life.
Whether you fancy yoga or meditation, finding your inner peace is crucial. Staying in touch with your spirituality will lead to a better understanding of your soul and a much clearer intuition. Keep calm and carry on – to your local yoga or meditation studio.
