While dog, cat, and house sitting this weekend, I took the time to go out for a really long and meditative walk. Walking has always been one of my greatest pleasures and most enjoyable pastimes. All it requires is that I put on sturdy walking shoes, season-appropriate clothing, and a thoughtful mindset. In return, I…
Tag: mental-health
Mind + Body as Exercise Technique
It occurred to me yesterday while I was out biking in the beautiful fall air that I had discussed the connection between mind, body, and stress relief, but I did not elaborate on its importance for enhancing one’s weight training activities. If you Google “mind-body exercise techniques”, you’ll end up with a lot of articles…
Mind + Body as Stress Relief Technique
Some days, between stressful thoughts and tense, clenched hands, I can barely think for the anxiety pulsing through my being. It’s harder for me to breathe, I’m more irritable and prone to yelling, and my thoughts run tirelessly around and around a giant track of tasks. Often, I’ll find myself staring at a list of…
Maria Legault 