Standing on My Head

This whole world seems to be upside down right now. So much is going on and it is overwhelming. Anxiety and depression are at a high with no end in sight. As Christians, we have so many ways to help us deal with these problems to help us spiritually that have physical ramifications. Sometimes we need to use our bodies to help us move from anxiety and depression to feeling stability and peace. I have already written about Pieta Fitness, which is an excellent resource. Multiple studies have been done about how these moves can help move those peace hormones. Like so many people, during the lockdown, I got into doing some things differently and looking at other ways to exercise. Two feeds that kept coming up that looked interesting were these moves that help you with a handstand goal and the Diary of a Fit Mommy. Of course, being who I am, I had to look deeper.

 This is from Sia Cooper, aka the Fit Mommy. Inverted poses have many benefits.! Firstly it’s an antidepressant. Flushing the adrenal glands stimulates the release of neurotransmitters and endorphins that allow you to immediately feel uplifted and can counteract depression, mood swings and seasonal affective disorder. It boosts your brain! When the brain lacks a sufficient supply of blood, the body becomes slow and sluggish because the brain uses 25 percent of the body’s oxygen. Increasing blood flow nourishes brain cells with more oxygen resulting in improved concentration, memory and awareness. It also aids in digestion. When you invert your body you allow the stool that is moving from the ileocecal valve through the ascending colon to move with the force of gravity. The pressing of the stool against the intestinal walls also encourages movement and the pressure on the walls of the digestive tract stimulates a stronger peristalsis (muscle contractions that occur in your digestive tract). Be careful though and begin with a wall immediately behind you to catch any falls that are bound to happen. 

Who knew? I was just trying to find a way to heal my diastasis recti muscle from my many births. 

 

The other feed was from a program by Karin Dimitrovova. So I tried it in order to increase my body mobility and build more strength. If you work on building physical flexibility, you’ll also be able to be more flexible and adjust in your life, a much needed ability as a mom! 

 What are some ways that you are trying to promote your sanity during this time so that you can be a source of strength to your family?