Tuesday, March 23, 2021

HHS, NCCIH, NIH

person with their mind opening up as a heart

Cultivate your calm and add a comment below:
*What does being healthy mean to you? Describe what it looks and feels like.
*What stands out most to you on the HHS, NCCIH, or NIH homepages? Share a keyword or link.
*Think about how your health habits have changed over the years. Share 1 good habit and 1 bad habit. 

Monday, February 15, 2021

Operation Elevate: Meditation

 person meditating with benefits and description about how to meditate

Full credit for this campaign goes to: https://bryanhelfrich.com/operation-elevate

Quoted text:
"MEDITATE
NO MEMBERSHIP NECESSARY
NO EQUIPMENT REQUIRED
NO GURU NEEDED
PRACTICE ANYWHERE, ANYTIME
UNCOMPLICATED
FREE

THE BENEFITS OF MEDITATION
Increases Immunity
Emotional Balance
Lowers Blood Pressure
Calmness
Increases creativity
Decreases muscle tension
Helps with weight loss
Relief from asthma
Relaxes nervous system
Builds self confidence
Increases serotonin

SIMPLE MEDITATION.
Sit comfortably. Breathe naturally. Tune into your breath, follow the sensation of inhaling from your nose to abdomen and out again. Let tension go with each exhalation. When you notice your mind wandering, return to your breath."

Cultivate your calm and add a comment below:
*What sights, sounds, and smells do you find most calming?
*Close your eyes for 30 seconds and imagine relaxation. Describe what that looks like for you.
*Do you remember the first time or the last time you meditated, what was it like?