Self-care Through Yoga and Meditation

Submitted anonymously from Human Services

The healthy change that I made was to begin an intentional practice of self-care with meditation and yoga. These complementary practices have provided stress relief and a feeling of inner well-being.

Working from home can cause one to feel “stuck” and disconnected from society. I began to think about improving my mindset about remote working by developing evidence-based solutions for better emotional and physical health.

With so many wonderful apps and YouTube videos, I began to research different subscription-based options to do yoga in the comfort on my own home. I found a wonderful company that offers various levels of yoga classes by leading teachers and meditation experts from around the world.

My initial goal was simply to try to reduce stress during the day. What I ended up developing is flexibility and an improved self-image through acceptance and mindfulness.

I was very intimidated by what I thought yoga was supposed to be, a series of impossible poses and stretches. After studying and actually taking a few beginners classes, I quickly learned that it is not about how well you do a pose. It’s more about how you feel about yourself in simply moving and accepting yourself in that moment. Very liberating.

Do not let fear stop you from trying something new. You may discover something wonderful on the other side by simply trusting yourself.