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Are you feeling a bit stressed out these days? Then, it may be time to create a special spot in your home where you can meditate and let your anxieties melt away. This area does not have to be a whole room. It can, in fact, just be a small corner of your living room or bedroom. The following are 4 suggestions to help you create a relaxing meditation retreat in your home.
Declutter Your Meditation Retreat
Make sure to rid your meditation space of unnecessary clutter, such as stacks of paper and unfolded laundry. It's hard to relax if you're constantly viewing reminders of chores you'll need to take care of later.
Add Natural Touches
Nature is very healing to the soul. So, consider inviting Mother Nature into your meditation space. You can start by adding plants, perhaps a beautiful fern, to your special retreat. A table water fountain is another good addition to a meditation spot, as the sound of water splashing or flowing over rocks can be very soothing to a weary soul.
Make It Comfortable
Add a couple of comfortable pillows that you can sit on or a nice yoga mat that you can lie on while you meditate.
Look for the Right Lighting
If possible, try to choose a spot with at least some natural lighting, perhaps near a window. Natural lighting is more soothing than harsh artificial lights. If you prefer to meditate at night, consider lighting up your area with the soft glow of candles.
Sometimes, when you're feeling stressed, it helps to start fresh in a new place. If you've been searching for a new home, we would love for you to check out our beautiful apartments in Flagstaff. Our community offers several amenities that we believe will alleviate some of the stress in your life, including package receiving, on-site laundry facilities, and 24/7 emergency maintenance.
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Working hard to study those books, but don’t want to get stiff? No need to take a full-on yoga break to beat muscle soreness and loosen up; here are seven stretches you can do right at your desk.
1. Inverted Hand Arm Lift
Interlace your fingers in front of you, then raise your arms in the air. When they’re over your head, turn your hands upside down so palms face the ceiling. Hold for 15 seconds.
2. Side Bends
Stand in front of your desk, then grab your elbows above your head. Slowly bend to one side and hold the pose for 10 seconds, then bend to the other side. Keep the plane of your body straight, pulling your core in.
3. Shoulder Lifts
Stand straight up with your arms down at your side. Lift your shoulders up and let them drop in 5-second intervals. If you want, you can rotate them in the socket.
4. Behind-the-Back Arm Stretches
Put both arms behind your back, grabbing your left wrist with your right and pulling gently for 10 seconds, then switch arms.
5. Prayer Position
Place hands in front of you in prayer position, palms pressed together and fingers facing up. Hold for 10 seconds.
6. Arm Raises
Sitting in your chair, raise one arm into the air and hold it for 10 seconds, then do the other.
7. Back Arches
Sitting in your chair, place your hands on your lower back and arch it, leaning your head back and looking at the ceiling. Hold for 15 seconds, then release.
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