How to Reduce Your Stress in Stages

          Aware                     

You become AWARE that you have stress and that it might be a good idea to lower it.

2

  

Why

 You determine WHY you want to lower your stress.

3

 

How

You figure out HOW you are going to lower your stress.

Breathe- Take a deep breath. Draw the oxygen into your belly. 

Relax- Tense all muscles for 7 seconds. Slowly relax each muscle, one at a time.

Take Inventory- Identify areas of tension in your body. Start with scalp, moving down.

Stretch- Unleash pent up stress by stretching your muscles out.

Listen- Research shows blood pressure lowers when people listen rather than talk.

Focus- Try to maintain sustained attention on only one thing at a time

Meditate- Find a quite space, a comfortable position and keep a passive attitude.

Visualize- Just imagine yourself relaxing deeply in whatever scene you choose.

Deep Relaxation- Simply count backwards from ten, very slowly.

4

Vigorous Exercise- Afterwards, you are less likely to be startled or lose your temper

Action

You take ACTION and begin to exercise, mediate or do yoga.

5

 

            Transform

You TRANSFORM your goal into a habit, understanding that you’ll experience a few set-backs along the way.

Source: Stop Stress This Minute, 2012 Wellness Council of America; www.welcoa.org

Sample Saturdays

What is standing between you and your better wellbeing? Get connected to your health and your community by participating in a new activity every week! Attend any or all of the following classes for FREE:

Aug 24          Tai Chi @ 8am

Sept 7          Intro to Hula Hooping

Sept 14         Walk and Tone

Sept 14         Start Running 9-11am

Sept 21         Intro to Yoga

Sept 28         Body Shock Basics

Oct 5           Beg. Boot Camp

Oct 12          Walk and Tone

Oct 19          Intro to Yoga

Oct 26          Body Shock Basics

 Nov 2          Beg. Boot Camp

·         No age limit

·         Kids are welcome

·         Show up and sign in upon arrival

·         Questions?  Call 417-269-9140

Time(s):  9:00am unless noted otherwise

                Duration-30 minutes

  

Location(s):  Meyer Center – outdoors on lawn

 Meet at Meyer Center lobby, 10 minutes prior to class

 3545 S. National Ave. Springfield, MO 65807

Sample Saturday- September 14th!

Sample Saturday- July 27th

 Yoga Studio 72

3170 E. Sunshine St. Springfield, MO 65804
417-773-5977
info@yogastudio72.com

http://www.yogastudio72.com/

Try one of the following classes for free!
9:00am (Level 1)   &  10:45am (Level 1&2) 



Get Connected to Your Community

Challenged populations:

Big Brothers/Big Sisters:  www.bigbro.com

Special Olympics: http://somo.org

Health Care:

CoxHealth:  www.coxhealth.com

Oxford Healthcare: www.oxfordhealthcare.net

NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) Southwest Missouri:  www.nami.org

Community:

American Red Cross: www.redcross.org/mo/springfield

Human Society: www.swh.org

Community Partnership of the Ozarks: www.commpartnership.org

Convoy of Hope: http://convoyofhope.org

Habitat for Humanity: www.habitatspringfieldmo.org

Women/Men/Children/Family:

Victim Center:  www.thevictimcenter.org

Foster Grandparent Program (OACAC): http://oacac-caa.org/oacac/content/foster-grandparents

Ronald McDonald House: http://www.rmhcozarks.org/volunteers/

Spirituality:

Council of Churches: www.ccozarks.org

Springfield Victory Mission: www.victorymission.com

Environment:

Ozark Greenways: www.ozarkgreenways.org

Missouri Department of Conservation:  http://mdc.mo.gov/about-us/get-involved

Habitat for Humanity ReStore: http://habitatspringfieldmo.org/restore/volunteer-at-restore

The making of a healthy city

In a joint effort for community wellness, Anthem and Mercy joined CoxHealth in bringing National Geographic explorer and author of "The Blue Zones: Lessons for Living Longer from the People Who've Lived the Longest" Dan Buettner to Springfield!

Buettner told the Get Connected to a Healthy Community audience that longevity is about 20 percent genetic and about 80 percent lifestyle and environment. In his work with Blue Zones, he and a team of researchers have found that communities can make environmental changes that can support healthy lifestyles.

“In the areas we’ve studied, longevity happened because people live in environments that nudge them toward moving a little bit more, eating a little bit less, staying engaged, and having a sense of purpose,” Buettner says.

In communities that have achieved health improvements, leaders have focused on changes such as: creating walkable spaces; keeping parks clean and vibrant; and making fruit and vegetables available and affordable.

“You optimize the environment by making the active and healthy options the easiest options,” he says.

That message of change was a major driver behind bringing Buettner to Springfield. Brian Williams, vice president, chief business development at CoxHealth, says, “We believe Dan’s visit will help Springfield begin this conversation and set us on the road to the Blue Zones way of life.”

Check out Dan's interview with Paul Adler at KY3.

For more information about how you can get involved visit our website at www.coxhealth.com/getconnected!