If you have a regular fitness routine, you've probably noticed how much more you get out of your workout when you are mindful and present. Of course, aerobic exercise is good for your health and leads to emotional vitality by increasing the production of endorphins. Meditation is known to be awesome for our psychological health too. This is because it allows us to relax. But is there a benefit to practicing meditation in relation to finding balance with our food and exercise? For many people, ... Read the Post
How Meditation Can Help You Find Balance with Exercise & Food
Setting Goals for Pregnancy Safe Exercises
This post was originally published on the MUTU System blog. This post may include affiliate links. Mindful Mystic Mama is reader-supported, and we would never recommend a product we would not use. Stay mindful and mystic, be healthy and happy, friends! If you were a keen exerciser prior to pregnancy, know that your fitness and training goals will shift for the next few months, but you can absolutely keep on working out! Focus on pregnancy safe exercises that helps you to feel strong and ... Read the Post
The Benefits of Qigong (+ Cleanse Your Organs for Better Energy Flow!)
Qigong is a form of Chinese meditation and exercise intended to help the mind, spirit, and body. The first time I tried it, I fell in love with the practice. A fellow yoga teacher and I became friends, and as it turned out, he was also a martial arts and Qigong instructor. And as I later found out, he'd also spent many years in Nepal as a Buddhist monk. I began taking his classes, and the peace that overcame me in every way was profound. There is evidence that it does in fact have health ... Read the Post
10 Great Reasons to Do Yoga At Home
Many people have already tapped into the wonderful world of yoga. It goes without saying that yoga reduces stress, helps to relieve a lot of back pains, increases one's lifespan, and is the perfect low-stress "exercise" to do at home. If you have yet to take up a practice, you may want to start at home, rather than join an organized class. You may opt not to go to classes because you are a bit nervous, or perhaps it's hard to find the time or childcare. Most studios do not offer childcare ... Read the Post
Your Mini-Guide to Yoga as Medicine
Yoga is practiced so regularly these days, and has been in practice for over 5, 000 years. We are all very much aware of what yoga does for our fitness and our overall well being, and so it has become a valued part of many of our lives. I find that there are fewer people though, that are aware of specific yoga postures for specific ailments. Since I feel it is important to know what each yoga posture can do for us, and since I also feel it is important that one be able to create their own ... Read the Post
Create a Tranquil and Size-Savvy Space to Exercise in Your Home
With all the challenges daily life brings, getting yourself to the gym can prove to be a workout itself. Whether you’re looking to squeeze in a few extra minutes of meditation into your routine, or have more sweat stimulating ambitions, one thing is clear: life is too short to live unhealthy and unhappy. Devoting time for your physical and mental well-being is necessary for your overall health. If paying for gym memberships, travelling back and forth to the gym, or waiting for ... Read the Post