FLY FLEXIBLE

EXPERT YOGA SOLUTIONS FOR STIFFNESS AND STRESS

- By Cathy Madeo

A few mindful moves can ease stress, boost circulation, and help you feel reset once you land. Travel can be exhausting and throw us off schedule, just when we want to feel our best. We often go on vacation hoping to reset, only to return home even more tired than when we left. It’s no wonder traveling comes with many obstacles. Do any of these sound familiar?

• Anxiety from fear of flying

• Headaches and fatigue are caused by dehydration from the low humidity in airplanes

• Fluid retention in the legs and feet caused by cabin pressure and long periods of sitting

• Nausea from motion sickness

Tips to Combat Travel Stress

Here are some simple ways to combat the travel struggles we're all so familiar with:

At The Airport

Breathing Exercises

Why: If you're at the airport feeling stressed or anxious about flying, this simple breathing exercise can tap into your parasympathetic nervous system in as little as two minutes.

Try it: Breathe in for a count of four, out for a count of six. Do this for at least two minutes.

Walking Exercises

Walking is one of the best ways to keep the blood flowing and our joints mobile. You might feel tired and tempted to sit down, but fatigue is often caused by lack of sleep or dehydration. Drink water and take your steps!