Stress Less! Weekly Tips for a Calm, Chill Life
If you’re an athlete, you likely do resistance exercises to strengthen your skeletal and core muscles. The diaphragm is a muscle too. The diaphragm tightens during inhalation so a strong diaphragm reduces breathing effort and improves your performance. Alternate nostril breathing is a resistance training technique to strengthen your inspiratory muscles and it’s easy to do. First, find a quiet spot where you won’t be disturbed, sit upright and close your eyes. Place your right thumb to block your right nostril and inhale for several seconds, then, remove your thumb and block your left nostril with the first two fingers of your right hand and exhale. Repeat 10-12 times, or for longer if you wish. From the Book: Stress Less: A Teen’s Guide to a Calm Chill Life .
One Million Steps for OCD Walk
See the Event Calendar Post Here. Taking steps towards increased awareness for OCD and related disorders. Please join us at the annual OCD walk, sponsored by OCD SF Bay Area, where Joan Davidson serves on the Board of Directors. The One Million Steps for OCD Walk provides a supportive community, increases awareness, and raises funds for the IOCDF and its Local Affiliates, enabling them to continue their mission OCD Walks are free to attend! Walkers who donate or fundraise $25 or more will receive a Walk t-shirt. Register to walk with us on June 11th! Or make a donation to an individual fundraiser, walk team, or the overall event. I hope to see you there! – Joan Davidson, Ph.D.