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What is Vinyasa yoga and how do I get started?
Vinyasa yoga is a fluid and dynamic variation of yoga, which consists of a loose sequence of movements synchronised with
deep breathing. To get started and learn the basics, follow the iFIT Beginner Vinyasa Yoga series. Shelley Dawson
introduces you to this inner journey from the Bermuda Archipelago.
Feeling good in my mind and body / Personalised Training / Reducing stress / Senior workouts / Staying healthy
How do you take care of your psychological and emotional well-being during menopause?
Like any transition in life, especially when your hormonal balance is disrupted, menopause can be stressful. During this period, I take care of myself by maintaining regular physical activity, I adapt my lifestyle and, above all, I remember I’m not
alone with my questions and doubts. If I live confidently, menopause is an opportunity to lay the foundations for a lifestyle in which my well-being comes first. All imaginable possibilities are open to me!
Can you start exercising at any age?
There is no age limit for starting physical activity. The health benefits are the same whether you start at 20 or after 40! To begin exercising again, I choose an activity that I enjoy, and I make sure I warm up properly and give my body time to recover. I go at my own pace, perhaps with the help of a coach.
How can the Mood Food series on iFIT help me eat better?
In the Mood Food series on iFIT, Dr Eva Selhub offers a better understanding of the links between food and emotions. By
learning how to balance my microbiome and discovering mindful eating, I can change my relationship with food. The series is accompanied by recipes and practical exercises to quickly adopt healthy habits.
Why is adopting healthy habits a good way to stay healthy?
A habit is no longer an effort, but a reflex, which requires much less energy and makes you feel better. Take stock of your existing habits to add new healthy rituals and make sure you stick to them: hydration, nutrition, sleep, exercise: it’s up to you to find your own!
How do you find the time to exercise?
If exercising is important to me, I consider it as important as my personal and professional appointments. I intersperse physical activity with
other parts of my daily life to maximise any downtime and take every opportunity I have to exercise.
When can you say you are healthy?
The definition of health varies throughout life and depends on each person, their desires, their age, their experience, and
other factors. To remain in good health, we can take control of three elements: nutrition, sleep and physical activity. Well-
being and living conditions are also essential criteria for feeling good and being able to fulfil your dreams.
How can I stop being self-critical and love myself as I am?
To stop being self-critical, I surround myself with constructive people. I listen to my own needs, without letting myself be influenced by others or comparing myself to them. I learn to know myself better so that I know what makes me feel good and I let go of negative emotions and replace them with more positive ones. By making this contract with myself, I move forward each day as best I can toward the achievement of my goals.
How to make your own well-being a priority?
To put your well-being first, make time for yourself throughout your day. Meditation, yoga, exercise, going out with friends, keeping a journal, creative activities… It’s up to you to find the little rituals that will help you to be yourself and to blossom into a physically and mentally healthy person.
Why is sitting on the floor every day good for your health?
By sitting on the floor and standing up, I strengthen my core and leg muscles, work all my joints and improve my balance, mobility and coordination. The movements to do this safely are similar to squats and lunges, two very effective muscle strengthening exercises. I take advantage of this Zen position to meditate, relax and take some time for myself.
