Coping With Stress: Aromatherapy, Meditation, Yoga

  
Coping with the death of a loved one or friend is a very 
stressful experience indeed. Finding ways to effectively
manage this stress can often help us through these difficult
times. There are many methods of doing this using 
conventional and holistic therapies. Below are a few
offered by the latter, aimed at healing the mind, body and 
spirit.

MEDITATION
Essentially meditaion is the process of allowing your mind 
to be at peace, calm and focussed. Put simply it is letting 
go of worries and anxieties. Breaking away from your 
sadness, grief and sorrow and just allowing your mind and 
body to be still. For many this is an invaluable tool for 
releasing tension and relaxing. There are many ways to 
meditate, but perhaps the simplest form is to focus the
mind in on an object. Perhpas the natural beauty of a 
flower, or the warm flickering glow of a candle. The sweet
song of a bird, or the gentle rhythm of the ocean moving
back and forth. Whatever the object the aim is to totally 
focus your mind on this singular thing until you reach a 
point where all othe thoughts and feelings fade into the
background.
Link to meditation website

Aromatherapy & Massage
Many of us have probably already tried massage as a 
means of easing aches and tension. If you have already
tried it there is no need to tell you of the uplifting benefits
that soft smooth hands and scented aromatherpay oils 
can facilitate. Foot and leg massage is a particularly
useful aid for the relief of stress. Aromatherapy is 
considered to be an ancient approach to 'total well being'. 
In some instances able to relax, balance and restore the 
body, mind and spirit.
Heres a great aromatherpay synergy for beating stress:
15 drops clary sage
10 drops lemon
5 drops lavender
10z carrier oil i.e. sweet almond, apricot kernel
Link to aromatherapy website 

Yoga
For thousands of years people have practiced the dynamic
combination of physical exercise and spiritual philosophy
known as yoga. Founded on the premise that the body, 
mind and spirit are closely linked yoga encourages 
'balance' in our lives. With the help of a good yoga 
teacher it can help us to relax, focus and ease tension.
Link to yoga website


		Coping with the death of a loved one or friend is a very stressful experience indeed. Finding ways to effectively manage this stress can often help us through these difficult times. There are many methods of doing this using conventional and holistic therapies. Below are a few offered by the latter, aimed at healing the mind, body and spirit. MEDITATION Essentially meditaion is the process of allowing your mind to be at peace, calm and focussed. Put simply it is letting go of worries and anxieties. Breaking away from your sadness, grief and sorrow and just allowing your mind and body to be still. For many this is an invaluable tool for releasing tension and relaxing. There are many ways to meditate, but perhaps the simplest form is to focus the mind in on an object. Perhpas the natural beauty of a flower, or the warm flickering glow of a candle. The sweet song of a bird, or the gentle rhythm of the ocean moving back and forth. Whatever the object the aim is to totally focus your mind on this singular thing until you reach a point where all othe thoughts and feelings fade into the background. Link to meditation website Aromatherapy & Massage Many of us have probably already tried massage as a means of easing aches and tension. If you have already tried it there is no need to tell you of the uplifting benefits that soft smooth hands and scented aromatherpay oils can facilitate. Foot and leg massage is a particularly useful aid for the relief of stress. Aromatherapy is considered to be an ancient approach to 'total well being'. In some instances able to relax, balance and restore the body, mind and spirit. Heres a great aromatherpay synergy for beating stress: 15 drops clary sage 10 drops lemon 5 drops lavender 10z carrier oil i.e. sweet almond, apricot kernel Link to aromatherapy website Yoga For thousands of years people have practiced the dynamic combination of physical exercise and spiritual philosophy known as yoga. Founded on the premise that the body, mind and spirit are closely linked yoga encourages 'balance' in our lives. With the help of a good yoga teacher it can help us to relax, focus and ease tension. Link to yoga website Legals