Journey on Relaxation

Relaxation? Hold on while I scan my brain for the definition of that word. I vaguely recognize it...

Before the life of a stay at home mom,  I was a full time working, single mother of two busy boys. I was also a massage therapist, massage therapy instructor, and cosmetologist. As a teacher I did these exercises before many classes and loved the relaxed, happy feeling that filled my classroom before we got into our lessons. So, I have to say that when I first read about this exercise I figured, "Oh, one of those; Too easy!"...Well, I was wrong.

Some of you know that I had a baby about 10 weeks ago. This is my third precious gift from God and at first I was like "Oh, one of those; Too easy!"...Well, let me just say that this has been no easy task. She is my first girl, and she likes to do things the hard way, like most of us ladies (whether we like to admit it or not). My sweet little princess likes to party like a rock star all night and eat like a champ. This leaves me with very little sleep. REM sleep? What's that?!

With that being said, the "Journey on Relaxation" put me to sleep three times before I could actually focus and finish the exercise. Now I know what to do before I go to sleep at night. Hey, if I'm only going to get 2 hour stretches, it can be quality, right? It was very cool to be able to visualize the blood flowing into my hands and arms and just as cool to feel the dilation in my abdomen as I visualized the blood returning to my GI tract. Also, I'm sure I've heard it a bazillion times, but I did not remember that our Gastrointestinal tract held 80% of our blood, although it does make sense. Also, I have had some severe back pain since giving birth in January and for the first time in days (weeks??), I was able to visualize that pain gone and really, truly relax. The connection between the mind and body always blows my mind.

I plan on using this exercise more regularly. Hey, I wasn't kidding about doing this exercise before my much needed two hour block of sleep.... ;)

Jo

Welcome!

Hello and welcome to my blog! Healthy living is very important to me and my family. I have a long family history of unhealthy lifestyles and illnesses and I promised myself that I would live as healthy a life as possible for myself and for my children. I have learned through personal experience that mind and body are in direct connection with each other and that when you are happy mentally and spiritually, your body will reflect happiness with good health. I look forward to figuring out this blogging stuff and getting to know each of you as well!

Cheers!

Jo