Stress, Weight Gain and the Benefits of Yoga
My hometown of New Bern, NC is a very complex area. There
are many transplants, and not just military. Moving can cause stress. I can only speak for
myself, but it was hard moving to a new place. With so many others experiencing
the same feeling… that can lead to some intense energy. I tried to eat my way
to happiness, but it did not work. I
had, however, received 40 extra pounds. I saw my doctors and I started on the right
path. While I was feeling more myself, the extra weight I gained was going
nowhere. So for two years I held steady at the same weight, fluctuating a pound
here, and a pound there. I realized the medication was a great help, but only
if I took care of the underlying issues. We all find our own path. My path included
counseling, Yoga practice and medication (I no longer have to take). I would have never found the counseling if it
wasn’t for the Yoga. That quiet time finally
gave me a chance to really connect with what I needed. a chance to just listen.
You know the sayings…. “An idle mind is a dangerous thing ~or~ is the devil's
workshop”… Well I say, for me, the
danger is being too busy… even God rested on Sunday. I am not saying Yoga is
the path for everyone, I just know the benefits I experienced in my yoga practice.
I want to share that in my community because I think there is a fit for it here
New Bern, NC.
Don’t take my word for it read these articles…
http://stressedoutnation.me (this is from a local yoga teacher in the
area Sam Love)
