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Teenagers, and posture. #2

One of the most prevalent complaints of adults throughout the world is back pain. Most people experience back pain at some point in their lives, and this comes down to poor posture. But a newer generation is now facing this problem…teenagers.

What is this problem caused by?

More and more teenagers now spend their day sitting down. Either in front of a television, a computer, a gaming console, or even a study-desk. Growing teens being glued to their phones is also a fairly common sight now. 

This causes something called the “text neck”. The text neck is a posture where we see a forward head posture due to neck misalignment, where the shoulders are rolled forward and slouched caused by being hunched over screen.

That begs the question. What is good posture?

Posture can be defined as the way in which you hold yourself. Good posture ensures that all of your bones and joints are aligned properly and prevents excessive strain on the muscles. Good posture involves having a neutral spine.

What does bad posture do?

Bad posture leads to an ever growing prevalence of a pain-points in their lives. Things like back pain, headaches, and lack of energy to do things.This can be very harmful to young teens, carrying over to their adult lives.

What are the benefits of good posture?

When you stand and sit with your body properly aligned, all your organs can function as intended. Your bones and spine can easily support your body’s weight. Making you breathe better, look better, and function better.

Can poor posture be improved?

Definitely. With just a little help, you can understand what is going wrong, then with some discipline and perseverance you can get it right. You will feel the positive changes almost immediately as well. Yoga is a great way to do this. With Yoga, we learn to understand our body, tweak our posture and get in tune with how our own body moves and responds.

Somatics Yoga makes you intentional about your movements, and helps you understand how you hold yourself. It is all about making yourself better.

So if your teenager is facing difficulties standing or sitting straight, simply contact us. We can help you lead a healthier life. 

Remember today’s mantra: 

Stand straight, show confidence, stay powerful.

Tip of the Day

Making healthy food is not as difficult as it may seem. In fact, it’s easier than you think. And it helps you replace your unhealthy food habits. 

Here’s what I drink instead of carbonated soda - 

Made with just 4 ingredients in under 5 minutes!  Celery, avocado, cucumber, and spinach.

With these, you can whip up a really healthy juice for yourself too. Try it today. 

Teenagers, and a healthy lifestyle. #1

 As we start growing older, we also begin looking after our body, since it demands more. Teenagers are often given a free pass because their bodies can take it. Here’s the news, that’s not true. A bad lifestyle affects teenagers just as much as adults, if not more. With teenagers, there’s a growing concern of it becoming something that sticks to them life-long, because they are still in their learning period of life.

In this series, we will deal with common issues teenagers face, which are often ignored and can be solved by Somatics Yoga. Today’s topic, the first of this series, is a widespread problem among teenagers - Sleep deprivation. 

Sleep is a very important part of our physical, emotional and mental health. The average person will sleep for one third of their life. The way we prepare for sleep is very important because the quality of sleep we receive shapes our emotional, mental and physical health. But teenagers barely sleep. Whether it’s a high-load of school work, their routine, or even play time, teenagers often are the first to skip sleep. This can lead to various problems.

Noticeable signs of sleep deprivation include:

Memory issues

Weight gain

Irritability

Excessive fatigue

Poor balance and co-ordination

Imagine all this, on a growing child learning to adapt to life’s challenges. It’s a cocktail for disaster. And that’s why solving sleep-issues of utmost importance. If you’re a parent looking to help your child, look into their sleeping patterns. If they have trouble sleeping regularly and consistently, get in touch with us. Somatics Yoga can aid your child into forming healthy life habits, and fix their sleeping problems and more. Here’s how…

Somatics helps you relax your muscles and be mindful. When you are relaxed and aware, you are able to let go of all the stress you are carrying. This helps you reach the state where you can start your sleeping process. Thereon, Somatics teaches you methods that will help you calmly fall asleep. One of them is a form of breathing exercises. Try one of these simple exercises when you’re in bed.

Rest your eyes and notice your breathing. Pay attention to your breathing pattern and feel the air enter and leave your body. Visualize the flow of air as it passes through you, goes inside you, and is exhaled back out. Look for any tension, and as you exhale, feel the tension leave too. If your mind wanders to another worry or thought, let it go and gently redirect your attention back to your breath.

This is just one of the many things we can do to help.You can learn more by joining us for a personal session online or offline. Simple contact us for a counselling session and help your child kickstart a better life.

Hina's Tip of the Day

 

This Sunday, remember to be kind to yourself and your body. Make something healthy to energize your body. Find time for something that will revitalize you. Be blessed, and forget your stress.

One Thing Every Runner Should Be Doing.

Runners, this one is for you.  Whether you’re a beginner just getting into it, or a veteran who has worn down trails, there’s one thing that is as essential as your running shoes - Clinical Somatics. 

As a beginner, there’s a lot to learn about running. Firstly, there’s posture. Then there’s stuff like flexibility, warming up, cooling down, gait, and so much more. And for the experienced ones, there’s the need to undo years of deeply learned, automatic muscular patterns that cause muscle tightness and pain. Clinical Somatics exercises can be life-changing for you. It improves performance, prevents injuries, and extends your athletic career. With Somatics, you can run your way to glory.

Your lungs might not be as strong as you imagine. The same goes for your heart. Taking the decision to run on a whim might do more harm than good. The conditioning of your body and your age make a huge difference. Which is why Somatics is meant for you. It’ll help you gain insight into your own shrine - your body. It’ll help you know the way your body works, and what you can do to give yourself the most mileage. It’ll help you improve the mechanics of your body to make sure you are doing everything just the right way. But these are not the only benefits. Here are a few more advantages of Somatics for Runners that you should know - 

1. Get a full range of motion
2. Simultaneously, gain the ability to fully contract weak muscle groups
3. Avoid injuries by fine-tuning your balance
4. Change inefficient or painful movement patterns
5. Release your tight muscles much more effectively than by just stretching
6. Recover from workouts faster
7. Reduce your stress levels 
8. Perform better under pressure
9. Improve your posture and running form
10. Extend your athletic career and run for as long as your want

We extend our arms and invite you to come, join us. So you can move better and run better. For life.

The relationship between Chakras and Aromatherapy

 Often enough, we are stressed out. We usually blame it on external factors and think that it only affects us physically. But perhaps, it is worth digging a little deeper into the impact of stress on our energy…our chakras.

Chakras are our energy centers. They help our body function regularly, and regulate everything going on with our system. It is believed that there are 7 chakras in our bodies, positioned from the top of our head all the way down to the base of our spine. All of these chakras have their own separate functions. It is a thriving eco-system that balance each other out and help our body function just the right way, and balance all areas of our life.

So when even 1 chakra goes off-axis, it can bring hurdles in your life. This is when Aromatherapy and Essential Oils can help.

At Yugen Naturals, we provide aromatherapy for every chakra. Each bottle is handcrafted with care, and personalised for you. It gives life to your prana, and helps it flow freely within your body.

You might not even know that your chakras are unbalanced…you might just be feeling ‘off’. But at Yugen Naturals, we help you identify your ailments. And these essential oils can help bring the relief that you have been looking for.

Take a look at our range of essential oils for chakras and rejuvenate your spirit.