BellaOnline Forums Beauty and Self Life Coaching What's your favorite way to unwind?

Spinning. There is something about the motion of the wheel and the measured hand movements that really relaxes me. And I wind up with yarn too.

Carol, I LOVE your avatar. It's beautiful.

I'm currently taking a yoga class, and the first hour of the class is deep breathing. Actually, the yoga part is minimal LOL! It should be called a breathing class with some yoga stretching. But I love it, and I feel very relaxed afterwards.

Yes, we should be able to just get massages and facials and reflexology when we like... we deserve it!

Thanks Deanna-- I could have also mentioned that painting relaxes me.

I would love to find a yoga class like the one you mentioned. The breathing is what its all about if you want to relax!

So Carol, you painted your avatar picture?? OMG that is so cool! What a gorgeous blend of color.

Do you paint quite a bit?

Speaking of creative endeavors... singing and writing music relaxes me.

Being creative is VERY VERY VERY relaxing too, isn't it!

Yes, the yoga class is great. I love all the deep breathing exercises are so helpful! I can really feel a difference.

At the end of a hectic day, I love to have a glass of wine, a nice dinner and just relax with my husband. For me, it doesn't get any better than that

reading in my bed with a hot drink and some bikkies! uh huh!

The yoga DVD I have has a specific "calming" session which is *very* relaxing I like a glass of port and a good book, maybe some soft music on too. I have a very snuggly robe and snuggly socks that my boyfriend got for me. That helps too!

I love to go for walks, go to the lakes edge and watch sun-sets.

But my most favorite way to unwind is to get the wind in my face, on my motorcycle. It's envigorating, charging, uplifting. Riding a motorcycle brings you into the moment. You have to be present. You're mind can't be thinking about problems at home,work or bills. You can't be worrying about the future. You have to be totally in the present moment on a motorcycle and totally aware of your suroundings. The sights, the sounds, the smells of the green earth as you ride through a metro-park all spin a magical atmosphere that brings peace and calm to me.

By having a relaxing long therapeutic bath. I also treat myself to a SPA from time to time.

two things:

shopping
swimming