Virtual Calming Space

Listening to music can have a tremendously relaxing effect on our minds and bodies. Take a look at a list of just some of the benefits calming music and sounds can have you.

• Reduced muscle tension

• Increased self-esteem

• Decreasedanxiety

• Enhanced interpersonal relationships

• Increased motivation

• Successful and safe emotional release

Practicing yoga helps provide a foundation and tools to building good habits, such as discipline, and self-inquiry, This exercise is also a pathway to empower you to make conscious choices to live a healthy and fulfilling life.

Coloring is meditative—it allows us to mindfully focus on one thing at a time, to steer clear of stress-causing distractions. The benefits of the practice have been endorsed by the American Art Therapy Association (AATA). They’re even being used by the American Wounded Warrior program, as part of group therapy for veterans struggling with PTSD.

• Coloring has the power to focus the brain similarly to meditation.

• People who find it difficult to meditate, coloring pages and books for adults easily help induce the same meditative state.

• Research suggests, coloring may lower stress, aid relaxation, boost creativity, even help improve sleep and attention spans.