Holistic Life

As I get older…or rather… wiser, I have begun to understand the true benefits of leading a holistic life.  A life that nourishes both the body and mind.

In my earlier years, life was all about training, racing, competing, pushing hard… and striving for the podium. Don’t get me wrong, it had its benefits.  But, in this day and age – life is full-on and in the fast lane! Trying to achieve too much, push too hard, please everyone… when in fact, we need to slow down and do the things that are important to us.

I’ve started this ‘holistic’ journey – and still have a long way to go. Yoga has become a regular practice for me – I love my Yin Yoga practice. This is my time to relax and recharge — in fact, I get excited when my yoga days come around.

I have embarked on a 6-week meditation program to help me slow my mind and show me how to live in the present moment. One of the key lessons I have learnt on this meditation program is to become aware of your breath in any situation. This will instantly bring you into the present moment. While you’re driving, sitting at your work desk, or talking to someone – take in a few deep breaths, become aware of your breathing, and you will then become aware of the present moment and of the situation you are in.

Being aware of your breathing doesn’t put you into a trance – it simply makes you more aware of life itself. Things slow down, your mind becomes clearer, you feel calmer, you relax… suddenly life doesn’t feel too challenging. This is the beauty of meditation…

 

Slowing down, aligning, balancing, nourishing, achieving. If like me you have started to feel overwhelmed by life – try embracing meditation. Download an app (Headspace, Buddhify, Giant Mind… lots of others) and start embracing a life that will improve your health and wellbeing. All you need is a few mins each day.

 

Debbie Solms
Founder Beauty of Exercise