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“The nature of yoga is to shine light into the darkest areas of the mind and the body”
Yoga is a vital activity that allows one to de-stress, increase their ability to focus and make intelligent decisions in stressful situations. A regular yoga practice for first responders and their families will:
Help process inevitable stress that is the life of a First Responder, spouse, partner, family
Build mental, physical and emotional resilience
Enhance optimal levels of performance from decision making to practical skills
Enable one to live presently, enjoying life on and off the job
“Often the most epic war a hero will fight is not on the battlefield, but rather the one with their mind as a result of stepping on the battlefield.”
What can we do in response to this? Train the mind not just to see the good, but to be the good. Practiced regularly, mindfulness and meditation can do this, with time and time again proven results:
Decreases stress on the cardiovascular system
Improves sleep patterns
Reduces depression and anxiety
Enhances resilience
Increases emotion regulation
Increases attention and focus
Increases alertness
Aids in better decision-making amidst chaos
“Sleep is the golden chain that binds mental and physical health together”
Sleep can often be hard to come by for First Responders no matter how exhausted they may be, and yet it is the most vital to living well. Sleep training for First Responders has been proven to:
Improve daily sleep habits
Decrease anxiety, stress, depression
Think more clearly
Improve mood