Mental Health Matters: Yoga and meditation
By Michelle Deminick on September 22, 2022.
Connecting mind, body and soul is an important part of our wellness. When we take care of ourselves we are able to better handle the struggles and challenges of life. So what does connecting mind, body and soul mean? We need to love and be compassionate with ourselves and have a balance in our life. Balancing our physical, mental, emotional and spiritual self. We need to ask ourselves what we need. Do we need to get more exercise and eat healthier? Do we need to talk to ourselves with love? Do we need to show ourselves that we love ourselves? Do we need to give our self permission to feel? Do we need to pray? Do we need connection and belonging? There are ups and downs and ebbs and flows in life. Its no secret as we have been experiencing these stressors throughout our existence, so why are we always surprised when something comes up? There is always change in life and the seasons teach us and remind us of this. Having a balanced lifestyle can help us when we are going through difficult moments. Yoga and meditation can help us to connect our body, mind and soul and find balance. Taking intentional time for ourselves consists of scheduling the time for us. Then following through with that commitment to ourselves by getting on the mat, we will begin to come aware of our thoughts and behavioral patterns. These patterns that have shown up are asking you to take a good look so you will begin to see what you do need to take care of you. I can assure you that once you press into and push through any reservations you have about trying Yoga and meditation is well worth it and you will see results that make you feel better! At Canadian Mental Health Association, Recovery College we now offer Yoga. Take a break from life every Wednesday and join us from noon to 12:45 p.m. for a beginner’s yoga class to connect your body, mind and soul together with a gentle yoga flow. For more information or to register please contact: Michelle Deminick is the Recovery Trainer at Canadian Mental Health Association, Alberta Southeast Region and can be reached at recoverytrainer@cmha-aser.ca or 403-504-1811. To find out more about CMHA programs and/or events visit http://www.cmha-aser.ca. If you are in crisis, call the Distress Centre at (403) 1-800-784-2433. 13-12
