Parvati Magazine February 2014 - Sobriety | Page 14

FITNESS

FINDING
A Healthy High

FITNESS

B

y definition, sobriety
can mean temperance or moderation, especially in the use of alcoholic beverages, or
a seriousness, gravity, or
solemnity towards a situation. Granted, most think
of not being drunk when
sobriety is mentioned.
However, if we look at the
idea of gravity or undue
solemnity, there is no room
for taking an overly heavy
or serious approach to
your fitness regime.
Physical fitness, no matter
what your mode of activity - yoga, running, dance,
crossfit, etc. - is like making love to yourself. Every
time you take time out to
get busy with yourself, you
are loving yourself. Having the ability to move
your body, increasing the
flow of blood and oxygen
to all of your cells, is something to be celebrated.
You are outstanding and
an awesome example to
everyone who sees you!

comes to body buzz and
benefits. Serotonin is an
important brain chemical
that relates to your sleep
and wake cycles, libido,
appetite and mood. Researchers have found
that regular exercise alters serotonin levels in the
break, bringing improved
mood and feelings of
well-being. It may even
ease depression.

Exercise allows
for an increase in
serotonin levels,
which far outdoes
alcohol for body
buzz and benefits.

When you exercise regularly, you get improved
cardiovascular
fitness,
lower cholesterol and
blood pressure, improved
muscle tone, you maintain your healthy weight
and you reduce the risk of
premature death. What’s
not to love about that?!
2014 will be an outstanding year. Make the most
of every moment. Giving
up or limiting your alcohol intake in exchange for
other chemical highs, as in
increasing your serotonin
levels, is good for you. It
benefits not only your fat,
weight, and overall physical self, but you will feel
and look younger. And
who doesn’t want that?
This is your year to be your
own hero, fall in love with
you, take chances and
inspire your community.
We need you!

In addition, exercise allows for an increase in
Serotonin levels, which far
outdoes alcohol when it

Sandra O’Brien is mother to the world’s three most fabulous children. She
is also a Law of Attraction Life Coach, Personal Trainer, yoga instructor,
published author and Reiki healer. Her work has been featured on CityLine
Television, and The Toronto Star. She is owner of Muskoka Hot Yoga,
and Muskoka Goddess, offering hot yoga, tabata bootcamps, personal
training and coaching. She created the Goddess Creation system, a
female fitness program to blowtorch body fat, sculpt sexy lean muscle and
empower women everywhere to be the best version of themselves, inside
and out. She enjoys dancing, reading, hiking in the forest, meditation.
For more information on Sandra, please visit www.muskokahotyoga.com