Planning a wedding can be an extremely stressful process. It?s often made even more stressful by the many expectations put on brides and grooms to enjoy every moment of the process. Sometimes it?s necessary to take a step back and find some techniques that you know will work to relax and calm you when you?re in a moment of extreme stress or frustration.
Here are some options that might be helpful:
Yoga Practices at Home
Yoga is a great way to help alleviate stress and keep you connected to your body and your breathing. But who has time to go to a yoga class when the tasks are piling up" Here’s a solution: an at-home yoga practice could be the perfect way for getting your yoga in without adding stress to your schedule. There are many many options available online if you?re looking for a guided practice that?s formulated more like a class (Yoga with Adrienne is a notable free option on YouTube).
You can also study a few “calming poses,” and just take a couple of minutes for yoga when you?re feeling overwhelmed to pull yourself back into alignment. The Lotus pose, Cat pose, Cow pose, Tree pose, and Child?s pose are all yoga poses that calm and focus the mind and body, and can be done almost anywhere. If you feel anxiety and stress coming on, pause for a moment to do five minutes of an in-the-moment yoga practice.
Meditation the Easy Way
Meditation can seem like an elusive, difficult practice. The reality is that guided meditation series are extremely e...