Insightful example of coping strategies

Hey, I’m not the only one – Excerpts from “Lisa B.” ​- it’s just good to hear about others using similar strategies as me (and probably for many others) for stress reduction and health.  Note: I’m not necessarily endorsing one method over another. Everyone’s got different ways that work for them etc.


Excerpts from “Lisa B.” (VHL Alliance vhl.org Blog Page – Thank you Lisa B.)
 
Re Breath
 
I found myself sitting and waiting, with no one to talk to and, oh yeah, I am blind. So I realized that I was focusing on my breathing and keeping myself calm and centered with the chaos of all of the 200+ children and families swirling around me... Finding my center and focusing on my breathing helps me keep calm
 
Re Yoga
 
I have used the music and chanting from class before surgeries to help my mind stay focused and calm
 
My favorite posture is shavasana*, which is all about relaxation and absorbing all the energy and feeling your muscles tingle and knowing that you showed up for yourself
 
 
* also known as “Corpse pose is traditionally practiced at the end of a yoga sequence. It can however be used at the beginning to calm the body before practice or in the middle of a sequence to rest…”

National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health (NCCIH)
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