Allison Kelsey's Physiology Weekly
Let’s Dance
Posted on: Jul 27, 2010 - 11:46 AM
If you are feeling low – find your cheesiest music, put it on and DANCE. Yes you probably don’t feel much like it – you may even start dancing by stomping – go on – stomp really hard like a toddler – and before long enjoy the music and dance like nobody is watching. 
Dancing, good music and moving your body will have to cause a change in your mindset, you emotions, the way you feel. It is simply impossible to feel the same you did when you were sitting in the chair curled up or in bed. Try it!!!!!!
Allison Kelsey
Therapist, Coach, Trainer
http://www.inspirenow.co.uk
Salute the sun
Posted on: Jun 24, 2010 - 06:09 PM
Salute the sun
Any pose or movement that causes us to open through our heart centre can help to alleviate the symptoms of depression….....so just standing and looking up towards the sky and opening your arms wide - 10 simple breaths like this - inhale as you sweep your hands up towards the sky, exhale as you open your arms backwards - feel that release through your chest and feel lighter and uplifted.
Allison Kelsey
Therapist, Coach, Trainer
http://www.inspirenow.co.uk
Try a 3 minute Inversion to boost your mood!
Posted on: Mar 23, 2010 - 07:18 PM
An upside down yoga pose boosts blood flow to your brain, which energises you and also stimulates hormones in the head, leading to a sense of wellbeing. You don’t have to stand on your head! The easiest inversion for beginners is the downward dog pose. Kneel on all fours, then push up onto your hands and feet and walk your feet in so your body makes a triangle shape. Hang your head down, push down with your palms and heels and breathe steadily for 1 minute. However, don’t do this if you’re menstruating or more than 7 months pregnant.
Allison Kelsey
Therapist, Coach, Trainer
http://www.inspirenow.co.uk
Open your arms wide and be happy!
Posted on: Mar 09, 2010 - 01:32 PM
Open your arms wide and be happy!
Try it: open your arms to hug someone or a tree or to embrace the fresh air! Or open them wide as children tend to when they tell someone that they love them ‘this much’ or ‘the whole world’.
This posture allows the release of feel good endorphins and can change our mood. It allows us to feel more energised and who doesn’t wish they had more energy at times? It opens through our heart centre (our chest) allowing our lungs to expand which is beneficial if we have a cold, feel congested or suffer from asthma.
If we wish to take it deeper, this opeing through our heart centre, increases our capacity for love and that includes self love and self acceptance.
All excellent reasons to open your arms wide!
Allison Kelsey
Therapist, Coach, Trainer
http://www.inspirenow.co.uk
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