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YOGA, EMOTIONAL HEALTH, HORMONAL HEALTH Becki Douglas YOGA, EMOTIONAL HEALTH, HORMONAL HEALTH Becki Douglas

From Hustle to Harmony: The Benefits of Evening Movement for Busy Lives

Have you ever considered whether morning or evening is better for yoga? While morning routines can positively influence your day, evening rituals are equally important. Modern life can be chaotic, so incorporating movement in the evening creates a necessary pause to unwind. Practices like breathwork and mindfulness build awareness and emotional resilience, and promote neuroplasticity, improving brain function. This blog explores the benefits of evening movement for overall well-being.

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YOGA, EMOTIONAL HEALTH, HORMONAL HEALTH Becki Douglas YOGA, EMOTIONAL HEALTH, HORMONAL HEALTH Becki Douglas

Beneath The Yoga Mat: The Hormones of Yoga Explained.

We’ve always known exercise is good for us. Back in the day, it was all about nutrition and aesthetics, nowadays the truth goes a little deeper. Yoga positively influences your body by releasing feel-good hormones like dopamine, oxytocin, serotonin, and endorphins whilst decreasing cortisol levels. This blog explores the science behind the ancient practice of yoga.

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SELF-CARE, EMOTIONAL HEALTH, MINDFUL LIVING Becki Douglas SELF-CARE, EMOTIONAL HEALTH, MINDFUL LIVING Becki Douglas

How to turn a habit into a lifestyle and help to reduce your cortisol levels

Knowing something is good for you is not always enough to form a habit. However, through experience and exploration, you can get a deeper understanding of the physiological and emotional benefits and begin to integrate that knowledge into your body. 

Stress is a natural state we are designed to move through although our capacity to ride the waves of life can fluctuate. With modern life a mishmash of emotions and distractions it’s easy to detach from how we are feeling. Learning how to lower your cortisol levels and improve your mood is how you can turn a healthy habit into a mindful lifestyle.

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