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\u00a0According to the MHFA curriculum, physical self-care, or the healthy living habits one develops and practices, is an important aspect of managing the symptoms of mental health challenges. Also, according to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), regular physical activity can help keep your mind sharp as you age and can even reduce your risk of depression and anxiety. It increases serotonin levels, leading to improved mood and energy.\u00a0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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Styles of yoga and controlled breathing practices can improve symptoms of anxiety and depression. The slow, methodical movements common in yoga practices might be more beneficial than other more fast-paced activity.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n
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Yin Yoga<\/p>\n

Yin yoga is a slow-paced style of yoga with seated postures that are held for longer periods of time. Yin can also be a meditative yoga practice that helps you find inner peace.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Restorative Yoga<\/p>\n

Restorative yoga focuses on winding down after a long day and relaxing your mind. At its core, this style focuses on body relaxation. Restorative yoga also helps to cleanse and free your mind from anxiety and rushing thoughts.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

Anusara Yoga
Anusara is a modern-day version of hatha yoga, most similar to vinyasa in that it focuses on alignment, but with more emphasis on the mind-body-heart connection.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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The American Psychological Association defines mindfulness meditation as \"training your attention to achieve a mental state of calm concentration and positive emotions. Mindfulness is one of the most popular meditation techniques. It has two main parts: attention and acceptance.\" Researchers reviewed more than 200 studies of mindfulness among healthy people and found mindfulness-based therapy was especially effective for reducing stress, anxiety and depression. Mindfulness classes and mindfulness-based therapies provide the tools to put concepts of attention and acceptance into practice.<\/p>\r\n\r\n

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  1. Headspace app: Headspace is a meditation app designed to help you live more mindfully. The app offers a wide range of meditations for beginners and experienced users that range from 3 to 20 minutes. In the app, you\u2019ll find stand-alone meditations for when you need a break and longer courses focused on deeper education into mindfulness. Examples of courses include learning the basics of mindfulness, coping with cravings, dealing with distractions, and better sleep. The app is free to download, and you have a free trial of 7 days before having to pay a subscription cost.<\/li>\r\n \t
  2. Loving kindness meditation: Sometimes called \u201cMetta\u201d meditation, loving kindness meditation is a great way to cultivate our propensity for kindness. It involves mentally sending goodwill, kindness, and warmth towards others by silently repeating a series of mantras sending out your wish that you, and all beings, be happy, peaceful, and healthy. The phrases are traditionally something like: May I (you \/ we) be happy, May I (you \/ we) be peaceful, May I (you \/ we) be well, etc. For more information on the benefits of loving kindness meditation, and a guided video on how to do this style of meditation feel free to visit the link below.<\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n