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Time Out! Yoga

The semester started a month ago. Have you stopped to take a breath? Life is busy, hurried, and passes us by. While we are trying to catch up, stop and take a break! You will feel more energized. Body aches are relieved and blood pressure can be reduced. Try yoga! There are many exercises, but the most powerful aspect is just to connect with your breathing. Practice long, unhurried, even breathing. Greater benefits are after at least 10 minutes, but relaxation can be felt just after 5 minutes…any time, any where. Sitting or lying down, make sure you spine is long and straight. Close your eyes and breath long, slow and even in through your nose. Feel your chest lift and expand. Then reverse the process breathing out through the mouth. Practice until you can do 5-10 focused breaths.

The following are a couple of exercises you can try at work: (Make sure the boss doesn’t catch ya!)

Chair relaxation

Sit upright in your chair, knees bent, feet flat on the floor and hands in your lap. You may rest your head on the chair if high enough. Close your eyes and do your breathing. Feel tension release from your body. Allow all distractions and noises pass by you for at least 5 minutes.

Chair and table pose

Position you body the same however lean forward and rest your head and arms on your desk. Tuck your arms under you head with your head turned one way. Relax, close your eyes and do your breathing 5 times. Then turn you head the other way and do it again. Go for 2-5 minutes then use your hands to slowly sit up.

The previous information and more workouts can be found at www.naturalhealthmag.com/energy/11

Recipe of the Month

Goal Post Apple Slaw Recipe

• 4 ½ cups red apples, cored unpared and sliced thinly
• 3 cups green cabbage, shredded finely
• 1 cup sour cream
• 3 Tbs lemon juice
• 1 Tbs sugar
• ¾ tsp salt
• 1/8 tsp pepper
• 1 Tbs poppy seed

In large bowl, lightly toss ingredients until well combined. Cover and refrigerate at least 1 hour. Makes 6-8 servings.

Recipe from www.razzledazzlerecipes.com/flavorsoffall/goal.htm