Yoga Is the Answer to Holiday Stress

It's all starting to kick in now, right? The holiday events and the shopping and the many batches of baked goods you've promised to bring to school parties (wait, that's me!). And while a lot of this stuff is fun, it also throws us out of the routines that keep us sane (me again!). If you're starting to feel the stress of the holidays, ask yourself if you've been missing your regular yoga, exercise, and eating routines. Then see what you can do to get them back.

Someone forward you this email? No Sweat! Sign up here to get your own If you're having trouble viewing this email, click here Follow Us Yoga Is the Answer to Holiday Stress It's all starting to kick in now, right? The holiday events and the shopping and the many batches of baked goods you've promised to bring to school parties (wait, that's me!). And while a lot of this stuff is fun, it also throws us out of the routines that keep us sane (me again!). If you're starting to feel the stress of the holidays, ask yourself if you've been missing your regular yoga, exercise, and eating routines. Then see what you can do to get them back. Ann Pizer Yoga Expert How to Keep Your Yoga Motivation During the Holidays   The holiday season is one of those times when it become tempting to throw your healthy habits out the window and succumb to what I call The Slide. The Slide is the time between Thanksgiving and the new year when you figure, hey, I totally blew my healthy lifestyle at Thanksgiving and pretty soon I'm going to blow it again on Christmas so I might as well just slide on through and change my ways come January 1. And while I'm all for occasional indulgence, don't let your yoga practice fall victim to The Slide. READ NOW 5 Ways Yoga Can Help You Beat Holiday Stress   The holidays are supposed to offer an opportunity to spend time with family and friends, but there are a lot of things that can prevent you from relaxing. Yoga gives us tools, like basic stretching and breathing exercises, which are great ways to regain your equilibrium so you can enjoy the season. READ NOW 5 Pose Stress Management Yoga Routine for Beginners   Consistency is key if your yoga is going to help you get through this season. This little routine is short and sweet and should be taken daily. READ NOW 10 Great Yoga Gifts Under $50   Don't add the fear of going over budget to your stressors. These 10 nifty gifts are all under $50. Some of them are way, way under. READ NOW Featured Articles • One food recently that has made waves with the gluten free and paleo diets is Cassava. • How Food Guilt Affects Getting Fit • Stand On One Leg to Test Your Lifespan • 6 Stupid Things People Say About Natural Childbirth • 6 Ways to Ensure Your Holidays are Happy and Stress-Free • 10 Great Exercises for Helping Lower Back Pain • Here's How to Make a Salad in a Jar • Does a Poor Sense of Smell Predict Alzheimer's Disease? Advertisement About Yoga  |  Follow Us You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the Yoga newsletter. If you wish to unsubscribe, please click here 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor, New York, NY, 10036 © 2015 About.com - All rights reserved. Privacy Policy.