“Deep rest is a state where there is no movement, no effort and the brain is quiet”
Rest is not a sign of giving in or being lazy. Quality rest makes a valuable contribution to your body, to your mind and definitely to your soul. Now more than ever, as stress and anxiety levels rise on our planet, moments of quality rest throughout our day are essential for the prevention of exhaustion, fatigue and confusion.
I’m a strong believer that quality rest is an exceptionally restorative, nurturing and healing practice. The body, when given the opportunity, can and will begin to rejuvenate itself. Rest is a vital and essential process that decreases wear and tear on the mind and body.
Of course when I talk about rest I’m not suggesting chilling out on the computer or in front of the TV. I’m talking about giving yourself permission (for 5 minutes or longer) to switch “off” totally. Withdraw your attention from the outside world, direct all your energies inwards and simply sink into your body.
Calming your nerves means reducing your mental and physical activity. Withdrawing regularly from excess stimulation such as media, phones, driving, toxic city noise and busy places and allowing yourself a moment in time to dissolve your fatigue and stress.