WHAT HAPPENS WHEN WE EXERCISE?
▪Physiological Changes▪What is Cortisol?▪What are Endorphins?▪Cardiovascular Benefits (Your Heart!)
▪Musculoskeletal Benefits
WHY IS EXERCISE IMPORTANT??▪Reduces Blood Pressure▪Reduces Bad Cholesterol & Increases Good Cholesterol▪Improves Stamina▪Controls Weight▪Enhances Flexibility▪Reduces STRESS
WHY IS FLEXIBILITY IMPORTANTFOR EXERCISE?▪ Arterial Health
▪Bone and
Joint Health
▪Mental Health
[REMEMBER ENDORPHINS?]
EXERCISES▪Squats (Listen to your body!) + Static
Hold
▪Lunge Drops + Static Hold
▪Deadlifts
▪Seated Knee Extension
IS MEDITATION IMPORTANT FOR RECOVERY? YES!▪ Reduces Stress
▪ Regulates Mood
▪Creates an Inner Calm
Please Remember: it is used as a Tool [not a solution] against a possible relapse
WHY DO MEDITATION?
▪Increased Creative Flow & Awareness
▪Increased Concentration
▪Reduces Anxiety
▪Increases Optimism & Compassion
HOW DOES MEDITATION HELP?
▪Physiological
Changes
▪Remember Cortisol?
▪Interleukins … huh?
▪Reduced Toxins
HELPFUL HINTS▪There are no ruleso There is no specific positiono You can’t do it wrongo It can only help you!
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Klawitter, Mike. "Meditation Could Help Alcoholics Avoid Relapse." UWSMPH. University of Wisconsin, 08 Feb. 2010. Web. 16 Jan. 2014.
Myers, Jonathan. "Exercise and Cardiovascular Health." Exercise and Cardiovascular Health. N.p., n.d. Web. 16 Jan. 2014. <http://circ.ahajournals.org/content/107/1/e2.full>.
Zgierska, Aleksandra, David Rabago, and Neharika Chawla. "Mindfulness Meditation for Substance Abuse Disorders." NIH - Public Access (2010): 266-94. Print.