Nutmeg “Nuggets” The Cool Side of Yoga Do You Need a Detox from Perfection?


How does everyone do it all so perfectly – except me? If any of these thoughts feel familiar then you probably need a detox. A detox from the idea that to be of value you need to do everything perfectly. Here is the great news, you are not alone. Almost every- one at some time in their life feels that they are the only ones not holding up their end of the bargain and an imposter in their own


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’m sure you’ve all heard about Bikram Yoga (yoga practiced in 108°), Hot Yoga, Sweat and Surrender Yoga and now even Hot


Barre classes, but with this hot yoga craze we may be missing out on the cooler side of stretching, breathing and relaxing.


There are several styles of yoga that are great to balance out sum-


mer activities and warmer climates so you can still get all the benefi ts of yoga. The fi rst one is restorative yoga. This therapeutic style of yoga is often called “Active Relaxation” which uses props to support the body while keeping it active with minimal movement in a relaxed, meditative state. These poses are used to trigger the parasympathetic nervous system, which is responsible for balancing the body. The postures are specifi cally designed for when you are feeling fatigued, weak, stressed from daily life or when you just want to experience stillness. They are equally benefi cial to alleviate depression, reduce chronic pain, migraines and the symptoms of insomnia, asthma and to help recover from childbirth.


The second style of yoga I recommend during the hot months is


Gentle Yoga. Gentle Yoga consists of a balance between slow repeti- tive and sustained stretching. Standing postures are rare in gentle yoga and if they are performed they are to stretch rather than strengthen. Gentle yoga can be an excellent way to begin a yoga practice and start gaining fl exibility in a way that won’t set you up for failure.


The third practice is Yin Yoga. Yin (soft) yoga, as opposite of Yang


(active, strong) offers a slow paced movement and helps press pause on the hyperactive life we are living. Yin and Yang are opposites, yet together they create wholeness while complimenting each other. The yoga postures will be held for short periods of time (2-4 min) with intention to create more elasticity in connective tissue, access deeper muscles, release stress from the body and mind and aid in overall relaxation.


With summer comes lots of activities and


exuberant energy that needs to be balanced and grounded. It is just as important to take care of ourselves when we feel good as it is when we do not. These three yoga styles (Restorative, Gentle and Yin) are the perfect activity to do just that. Look for these names of yoga at your closest yoga studio.


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life. And the higher the stakes, the closer you are moving towards your dream life, the more likely these thoughts will appear.


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