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Practicing Yoga Therapy and Meditation on Campus
Contributor: Crystal Karges, MS, RDN, IBCLC
College is often a time where individuals have a chance to explore new interests and activities, including academics, sports, new hobbies, and social venues. It is not uncommon for college students to overload their schedules and commit to more than they can reasonably fit into their daily lives. When living under the pressures and demands of an intense schedule, students can find that their lives become stressful, which can lead to increased anxiety and a host of other complications.
Between pulling all-nighters, working to make ends meet, participating in social activities and more, finding time for rest and relaxation hardly seems like an option. However, making relaxation a priority is necessary for unwinding, achieving clarity and balance, all which are important for ensuring that you stay healthy and make the most of your college experience. What are some practical ways that college students can fit in relaxation techniques?
Stress Relief
Practicing yoga therapy and meditation can be practical and easy approaches to decompressing, especially from a stressful and difficult schedule. Even for a person who has never had any practice or experience with yoga therapy or meditation, starting out with a beginner’s course can be a useful place to start. Yoga therapy and meditation are things that can easily be incorporated in daily life – either by taking a class offered through the wellness center on campus or within your community, or even following a yoga tape from the comfort of your living.
Yoga therapy offers the opportunity for stretching, deep breathing, relaxation, meditation, and mindfulness, all which contribute to decreased stressed levels and serve as an effective method to manage anxiety. If you have found yourself overwhelmed with your daily schedule or dealing with increased levels of stress and anxiety, consider incorporating yoga therapy and meditation in your life. If you are unsure about trying it on our own, ask some roommates to join in with you, making a collaborative effort to support one another in effective stress management.
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Last Updated & Reviewed By: Jacquelyn Ekern, MS, LPC on August 28, 2015. Published on EatingDisorderHope.com
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