How to relieve the stress that oppresses us in daily life? From the ancient Japanese tradition come some very interesting techniques that we can put into practice to try to relax.
Don't store avocado like this: it's dangerousHow relieve stress that oppresses us in daily life? From the ancient Japanese tradition come some very interesting techniques that we can put into practice to try to relax.
These are techniques that remind us above all of the importance of dedicating oneself to moments of calm down and relax, to become familiar with the body's ability to release emotional tensions and to spend more time in contact with nature.
Stress is so common that it seems to have become a rule and not an exception in our lives. To tell the truth, in low doses stress is beneficial because it allows us to react in the face of problems and difficulties, but when it is excessive we must intervene to regain balance.
We can try to find calm to recharge with new energy by following some simple suggestions that come from Japan.
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Jean shin jyutsu
According to Japanese philosophy all points of the body are interconnected with each other and in particular each finger of our hands is connected to some organs and emotions. Just massage your fingers for a few minutes in the right way to help us regain calm and well-being.
Jean Shin Jyutsu is a Japanese technique designed to restore well-being both in the body and in the mind. It is based on the finger massage to set in motion our vital energy which is linked to universal energy.
Organs and emotions correspond to the different points of the hand and in particular to the fingers. For example, you may not know that the thumb is connected to the stomach as an organ, to anxiety and depression as moods. You can calmly massage each finger of your hand for three minutes, to give yourself a moment of relaxation.
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Shinrin-Yoku
Shinrin-Yoku is a Japanese expression meaning "to benefit from the forest atmosphere" or "Bathroom in the forest". It is a real immersion in the green with the aim of enjoying the benefits of nature for our health.
You walk in a natural environment activating all five senses to caress the trees and plants, breathe fresh air, smell the flowers, listen to birdsong or the breath of the wind in the leaves, look at the landscape whenever possible. savor one of nature's gifts, such as berries.
In this case the Japanese tradition reminds us that living in contact with nature is good for health. We don't always have a forest, a countryside area or a mountain path close at hand if we live in the city, but as soon as possible we can reach a public park or take a trip out into nature.
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Reiki
Reiki is a self-healing system where the laying on of hands serves to channel the therapeutic energies. It was born in Japan in 1865 and was designed by Mikao Usui. It is used to stimulate certain points in the body and promote the circulation of our energy towards the points most in need of healing and well-being.
There are Reiki treatments that can be performed on oneself, after having learned the techniques from a master, or you can undergo a Reiki treatment which is performed by a person skilled in this technique.
Reiki thanks to its treatments takes care of the whole person as a whole, not only of his body, but also of his emotions, his spirit and his mind. Reiki is considered a practice for healing and spiritual improvement that can be beneficial to everyone. A Reiki treatment gives a feeling of well-being, peace and serenity.
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Have you ever experienced any of these techniques to reduce stress?
Marta Albè
