Take a Break and Relax with Butterflies

Written by Irina Wardas on November 14th, 2008

Are you tired? Feel stressed out? How about tension in back of neck or head?

Why not take a break and relax for a couple of minutes.

There are a lot of variations of basic meditation. One of them suggests sitting for a couple of minutes doing nothing but being aware of our breathing. Just sit still for a moment inhaling slowly through your nose, then exhaling long through your mouth.

You can also use imagery meditation sitting quietly and picturing some place, thing, or activity that makes you feel calm.

When you daydream, watch a bird in flight, stare up at the clouds, enjoy the ocean or a beautiful flower, your mind is fixed on one thought and that is a form of meditation, one of the powerful relaxation techniques.

Study shows that meditation changes blood flow to the brain and decreases anxiety while it improves other mental functions.

Take a look at these beautiful pictures taken by my son’s girlfriend while visiting North America‘s largest enclosed butterfly conservatory at Niagara Falls. Aren’t they amazing? Enjoy looking at the buttrflies as long as you feel like. It will help you to relax and boost your immune system which is very important during cold and flu season. And don’t forget to