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Motivation: I visualize having the inner strength to accomplish even the challenging goals and tasks. I will allow miraculous experiences to unfold so that I may learn wisdom.
Action: I sit in the V angle acknowledging and reminding myself of the importance of core strength.
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Yoga Poses: The Core of Inner Strength
It’s 6:59pm, the project deadline is in 3 hours, the kids still need to get to bed, the research still needs to be done, more tasks need to be done to even ready to sit down and write the report.
Time is running out, and the only thing you can think about is that the deadline won’t be complete, and how that will look to the others in the group. So you sit down to attempt to begin the writing portion of the project and look at the computer screen and draw a complete blank – You’re in total mental block!
Argh! It’s like you just hit the mental wall. This deadline has to be met and you can’t even begin. What’s going on, your mind usually functions a lot better than this? You’ve got to get this done but you’re drawing a complete blank. You ask yourself:
“Why do I get these stressed out mental blocks at the critical moment and what can I do about it?”
So glad you asked. That was also me in the middle of a crisis years ago. And that is when it all really clicked! When your stress levels reach a certain level in the body, the body goes into survival mode and the ability to focus decreases to non-existent. How can you give your best effort when you are so stressed that you feel like you are about to EXPLODE!
I knew my body needed to move…before my mind exploded….and my PhD research really backed it up that concept! After completing the following list and then sitting down to write that report, it became my best work in that entire project up to that point. Here are the steps that I went through and continue to use to this day when the absolute best work is required.
After finishing those yoga poses and then sitting down to really write that report. WOW! The words just flowed like never before and it was like experiencing a “zen” moment of thought – no more mental block, no more stressed out feelings. Yippee!
Ok, so you are new to stretching or yoga or you are not sure which ones make a HUGE difference on increasing brain function, here’s some great examples:
Ok – join try this …. Breathe. Now stretch. Notice how your stressed out energy has just melted and now your body can return to to its normal intelligent function.
Notice the difference? So, now that you can think again, ha ha …..click on over to the resource page to get even more research-based poses ….
Woo Hoo, off to yet another wonderful project because now we feel so empowered to be able to overcome those mental blocks.
To Your Balanced Twirling,
Dr Wendy Guess,Life Choreographer
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How Can You Get Past Feeling Mentally Stressed Out?
Will stretching exercises really help manage stress?
That’s a great question! One that my students ask all the time. Want to know the answer? Good, you’ll be glad that you asked.
But first, let’s find out why. Dancers go to technique classes to train their bodies to move with style and graceful strength. Gymnasts also work to train their bodies to move with explosive power and strength. Yoga practicioners also push their bodies into massive stretches.
These performers push themselves far beyond the limits of normal activity and as a result need to ensure that their muscles will support this massive activity. Can you imagine the idea of jumping on the dance floor or mat and going full out on a routine without doing any stretching exercise? Ouch!
Talk about sore, ripped, stressed muscles! Not to mention a poor performance! What, you ask…dancers are not born that way? Although it might seem so, dancers and gymnasts spend literally YEARS stretching and practicing and stretching and training and yes, more stretching. Yoga practicioners also spend hours involved in stretching exercises. And for what purpose? To protect their muscles and bodies.
Ready for the answer? Does stretching exercises really help manage stress?
Ask any dancer or yoga enthusiast how they feel after their practice – at least 90% will tell you they are so much LESS STRESSED!
Here are the top reasons why stretching and/or yoga poses will help manage stress:
Now, you might be wondering …..which stretching exercises are the best for calming stress and tension? Here are a few stretches that you can do from your chair, standing, on the floor that research has shown will improve your management of your stress:
One word of caution…stretching exercise or yoga poses are NOT about having a contest with anyone else for how much and how deep you can stretch. Each exercise has a purpose and intention to benefit only you and each day your body’s ability is unique in terms of its abilities and stress levels.
Let each day be a journey of purposeful intention. Adding a short phrase of how you want your day to go or an affirmation will also powerfully impact how you react to your stresses. For some examples of phrases or affirmations just click here to sign up with your best email.
To your de-stressed joy,
To Your Balanced Twirling,
Dr Wendy Guess, Life Choreographer DancingAwayStress.com
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Will Stretching Exercises Manage Stress?
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It’s Time to Re-Think Stress, by Choreographing Your Life with Creativity!
Dictionary.com defines a Choreographer as the person “To plan out or oversee the movement, development, or details of; orchestrate”
A Choreographer navigates through a variety of options, people or situations to create a successful end result by choosing from a unique collection of options or steps. The outcome? A magical work of art. Just like the choreographer, we can take certain steps that turn our own life and business into a creative art. It just takes the right set of tools and skills. In business and personal interactions how we present ourselves to others has long been a key factor in successful communication. Especially in this world of savvy buyers, lightning internet information and challenging economics, we must make sure that we are “in charge” or choroegraphing our actions.
All you really need to know about life, you learned on the Dance floor!
“Life is a moving experience” – doesn’t it make sense that living should be as well? We learn best through activities, and meaningful stories. Using stories, humor and movement will allow us to better embody life’s wisdom. Learning dances from around the world teaches us that they are truly a reflection of life. Each dance has a story that relates to some aspect of tradition, culture, health and education.
Social dancing is the rhythmic activities that people use in social settings. They could be games, group dances, partner dances, line dances, songs, and stories. These activities and dances serve to bring people together, create bonding and solidarity within that group or community. In short, they are a major part of the rituals we use to reserve tradition. When we focus on having “intention” in our daily rituals, we really come alive!
To Your Balanced Living,
Dr Wendy Guess, Life Choreographer DancingAwayStress.com
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Seek Creativity. Find Balance. Feel Joy
During that journey of healing the most amazing ”aha” took place. Like a choreographer, I too many options for my life’s dance. During that journey, I conquered that disease, completed my Ph.D. and even managed to gracefully experience several other life-changing events including my mother losing the battle against cancer. Throughout this journey I experienced first hand the power of dance and yoga to:
That Super Hero mindset is much tamer and I have discovered the secrets to maintaining balance on and off the dance floor. I am passionate about sharing those secrets with everyone I can to make my world a better place – one step at a time.
Using the joy and power of social dancing as her tool, Dr Wendy helps people “choreograph” or manage their life to enhance performance skills, including health, confidence, communication and academic skills.
To Your Balanced Living,
Dr Wendy Guess, Life Choreographer DancingAwayStress.com
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Master Your Stress