Above All Wellness

Have a great weekend friends!

In continuing our theme from last week of how yoga can help with depression.Here is your tip for Tuesday. 9 Yoga poses that can help with depression.

Yoga for Depression: 9 Poses to Try Here's how to get started with yoga and how it might help you manage your depression.

Meditative Monday - May you find peace and rest in this verse.

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Did You Know?
Depression affects more people than many realize. An estimated 280 million people worldwide live with depression, making it one of the most common mental health conditions. It can impact every area of life—our thoughts, emotions, relationships, sleep, and even physical health.
While yoga therapy is not a replacement for professional mental health care, research shows it can be a powerful complementary approach. Yoga therapy uses gentle movement, breathwork, mindfulness, and relaxation techniques to help calm the nervous system, reduce stress hormones, improve mood, and increase a sense of hope and well-being.
As a Certified Yoga Therapist, I create personalized sessions that meet you where you are—whether you're navigating stress, anxiety, depression, or simply feeling overwhelmed.
Healing doesn't happen overnight, but small, intentional steps can lead to meaningful change.
"The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit." — Psalm 34:18 ❤️
If you'd like to learn how yoga therapy may support your mental and emotional well-being, or know of someone who would benefit from this type of therapy.I'd love to connect.

Tips for Tuesday- Here are 75 ways to boost your mood. What are your favorites or can you add to the list???

75 Ways to Boost Your Mood Right This Very Second Need a pick-me-up? These 75 simple ways to boost your mood take very little time and can instantly help you feel better. Try one of these mood boosters.

Happy Monday Everyone!!

Mediative Monday-Yesterday was the summer solstice. The first day of summer.
Spend a few moments with something growing today.
A tree.
A flower.
A garden.
Nature never rushes, yet everything unfolds in its own time.
May we remember that our own growth follows the same quiet wisdom.
“To everything there is a season, and a time for every purpose under heaven.” — Ecclesiastes 3:1
As we welcome the season of summer, may we trust the timing of our lives, embrace the light before us, and remember that every season carries its own gifts, lessons, and opportunities for growth. ☀️🌿

Happy International Day of Yoga!

Thanks for voting last night for Chris Tungseth! As a small token of my appreciation I am sharing a video from YogaFaith. A gentle yoga flow 100% Christian and 100% yoga! Enjoy!

YOGAFAITH Christian Yoga Classes 205 likes, 22 comments. "YOGAFAITH GENTLE FLOW with MICHELLE THIELEN"

Pose of the day: Warrior 2 also known as Virabhadrasana II, is a foundational standing yoga form that strengthens the legs, glutes, and stimulates abdominal organs.It also
relieves backaches and improves balance and flexibility, builds stamina & concentration, energizes tired limbs, opens chest & lungs, stretches hips, groin, & shoulders.
It involves taking a wide stance, bending one knee, and extending the arms out to the sides, creating a strong and stable stance.

When you practice this pose think about being grounded in Christ. In I Corinthians 16:13 it says, "Remain alert. Keep standing firm in your faith. Keep on being courageous and strong."

Modifications:
Place hands on hips or to heart center
Use a bench or chair under your front thigh
Hold onto something for balance

Deepen Posture:
Move into a forward fold
Interlace fingers behind back and look up opening chest