As 2023 comes to a close, I thought it would be fun to review the top 5 blog posts for Shifted Arrow Yoga & Wellness. It is always interesting to see what resonates with people. Looking at the top 5, I see that we all seek to find balance in our lives. We want to find ways to improve our overall health…mentally, physically, and emotionally. We want to be a good person and do the best that we can with the finite time we have on this earth.
Whether you have or have not read the blogs below, I would encourage you to read them. I know when I read something for the second time, especially at a different stage or season in my life, I catch something I missed before. Or maybe as you review the 2023 top posts, you realize you have incorporated something you read into your life already and didn’t even realize it! And if it’s the first time or you’re reading it with a beginner’s mindset, you may want to reflect on what you want to bring from what you read into the new year.
Top Blogs for 2023:
Mental Health Benefits of Exercise
Our bodies were made to move! Unfortunately, most of us live a sedentary lifestyle. Is it any wonder that there is a rise in mental health problems in our country?! Explore the mental health benefits of exercise in this post.
Is Being Truthful Easy?
Satya is the second Yama, or yoga ethical guideline. It means truthfulness, but it isn’t exactly what you think. We run old ‘programs’ or stories through our minds everyday and…they aren’t TRUE! They are ideas that have been passed down to us or past emotional reactions to situations that have created beliefs that we believe are true. Mind blown?? Keep exploring by reading the blog.
How to Create Self-Awareness to Live a Balanced Life
Self-awareness, or Svadhyaya, is one of the Niyamas or ethical yogic principles. The practice of self-awareness or self-study is a huge part of my yoga practice. It’s continuous throughout my life. In this post, you will learn why Svadhyaya is one of the best things I discovered during my yoga teacher training and how you can use it to improve your life too.
Journaling for Better Health
For those of you who have followed me for a while, you know that I promote journaling to help release emotions, help work through any issues, and to remind myself how far I have come. This post shares the mental and physical benefits of journaling along with some helpful tips to get you started.
Using Tapas (Discipline) to Create New Habits
This was originally posted on January 14th, 2023 so it is a good read to help propel you into the new year, especially if you have a specific goal in mind. Tapas is your inner fire or your self-discipline. Motivation will only get you so far, but Tapas helps you to focus and create the life you want.
Thank you for your continued support and reading this review of the top blog posts of 2023. I hope you have a wonderful end to 2023 and an amazing start to 2024!
Much love and health,
Carrie
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