Yoga, my friends, is a marvelous stress-buster! This Summer, I am doubling up on school (as opposed to taking a break), preparing for a missions trip, leading a Bible study, and joining another worship team. I have a bit on my plate, you see. And I already struggle with anxiety. I've memorized many comforting verses that have helped me through it, but I knew I needed more ways to cope.
So I've started practicing meditation and yoga! Now, I used to be against meditation. I thought it was dangerous
because I'd heard some people say that to meditate is to "open your mind" which can be dangerous for a Christian. Not so. I mean, it can be if you do it that way, but when I meditate I make a point of focusing on God. You sit outside with your legs crossed, hands on your knees, open to the sky, eyes closed. Listen to the birds, wind, etc, and focus on God's beautiful creation. It's so relaxing - and healthy.And then there's yoga. They kind of go hand-in-hand. Most people who are big on Yoga typically meditate too. But doing Yoga for exercise is very relaxing and freeing, and I'm doing it more and more. Both of these things are doing wonders to keep my stress under control. I totally recommend doing them. All right. I need to get started on my homework! (:
