JUNE 2014 Newsletter

Summer time is here! It’s time to put away your wool sweaters and fuzzy socks, and pull out your slinky tank-tops and short-shorts.

As the spring season winds down, we start to speed up. The school year is ending so there are talent shows to attend and open houses to visit. Our gardens patiently wait for their annual make-over. Vacation brochures and beach blankets start laying around the house and pool.

As we step into the sunshine of summer fun, it’s important to nurture the source of our light and energy: our big giant heart! The happier you are, the more your heart shines like the sun. Below are some tips for keeping your beautiful heart healthy, happy and beating in perfect rhythm with summer fun.

R & R needs R & R. We all love to rest and relax. But do you practice healthy R & R? Most people approach rest and relaxation as stopping, sitting and eating. Does this sound familiar? Shutting down, watching television and eating junk food. We advocate for a healthier kind of R & R that leaves you energized and tuned in to what (and whom) matters most. The better, healthier R & R is all about rest and recovery. Rest by going to bed at a reasonable hour, and getting 7-10 hours of sleep per night. Recover faster with conscious breathing. Take 10 deep, slow breaths each morning upon waking, and each evening before going to bed.

Drink plenty of summer’s favourite beverage. No, not cold beer and wine spritzers! Water, water, water. Preferably filtered water served at room temperature. Add some lemon or lime to your water to add flavor and better liver function.

Get plenty of sun-shine. Summer time is about spending time in the outdoors with nature. You can take vitamins D from a bottle (available at the studio) or you can spend time outside.

Sending you warm wishes from the Morning Crane Team.