5 Stress Reducing Yoga Poses

Bella Breakdown If you are looking to reduce stress holistically, yoga is one of the best ways to clear the mind. It can be intimidating at times, especially if you go on Instagram and see all of the famous ‘yogis’ busting out incredible poses in incredible places. But you shouldn’t let that deter you from the real benefits of yoga, which have nothing to do with how many handstands you can do or how deep you can get into the splits. The real health benefits can be achieved through basic-level yoga, which will help with healthy flexibility and also...

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Stress Reduction Techniques From A Yoga Teacher

Bella Breakdown We all have busy lives. With work, family, friends, obligations, hobbies…it seems like we never really get a minute to ourselves. But, we cannot be any help to others if we have not first helped ourselves. You cannot pour from an empty cup, right? Stress is inevitable; we will all deal with it throughout our lives. But, there are things we can do for ourselves to ensure we don’t feel stressed all of the time. Hopefully, some of these tips will be the perfect boost to your week and allow you to feel rejuvenated and a lot...

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Adult Coloring Books: Trendy & Therapeutic

Bella Breakdown You may have fond memories of curling up with a box of crayons and a coloring book as a kid, but coloring is no longer just child’s play. More adults are turning to coloring as a way to relax. As Vivien Williams tells us in today’s Mayo Clinic Minute, it can help us focus and stay in the moment. Mindfulness-based stress reduction is a way of tuning out the chatter in your life. We all know that our bodies need rest. Coloring might provide you with a way to give your brain a rest, as well. Stress...

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