As most of us know by now, stress is unhealthy and can create anxiety and plenty of physical symptoms. One problem is that we are not typically taught how to manage stress in meaningful and healthy ways. Our parents often struggle to cope with stress healthily and productively, and we certainly don’t learn about it in school. It is really up to us to seek out and learn practical and proven methods for managing the stresses of life.
Exercise is one of the healthier ways to release stress. Now we are all differen,t and as I explain to my clients, it is really up to the individual to seek out and experiment with what is right for you. Cardio is essential, and yoga may be effective for some, while pilates may be more suitable for others. However you choose to exercise, working up a good sweat is healthy for your mind and body.
Learning yoga breathing techniques is helpful to most people, so I teach almost all my clients the 7/11 breathing technique. Inhaling, expanding the diaphragm to a slow count of 7. Exhaling and squeezing the air out in the diaphragm to an even slower count of 11 relaxes you and releases tension from your body. Simply focusing on your breathing can often be effective in interrupting those unproductive, negative thoughts that contribute significantly to your stress.
Hypnosis and cognitive therapy are the primary tools I use to help you relax and let go of whatever is causing stress in your life. We work together to come up with solutions rather than repeatedly focusing on problems, which can be an essential component in healing.
Ava Evan, C.Ht
Therapeutic Hypnosis
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