By Kate Kendall Soulara Ambassador and Co-Founder of Flow Athletic
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or parents constantly rushing around after a little one, finding time to zone in on your own health is a challenge, and can often be pushed to the bottom of the priority list. But what I say next will likely not surprise you…a healthy, happy parent will lead to healthy, happy kids. This doesn’t mean skipping playtime to put yourself before your bub, but carving out some quality me-time every now and then is highly encouraged. When time is of the essence, the ability to care for your physical, mental and spiritual health all at once is ideal - enter, yoga. There is nothing quite like this calming practice to tackle every facet of your health, and can take as little as 10 minutes. Instead of taking hours out of your day to hit the gym or write in a journal (while these are great, who has the time?), yoga has a bounty of benefits for both your insides and out, so roll out the mat! For the busy parents who are low on time, but need to pay themselves a little extra TLC, here is why you should consider adopting yoga as the newest addition to your daily routine:
It supports digestion and boosts metabolism One of yoga’s secret superpowers is its ability to heal the insides of our bodies as well as the out. Integrating movements and poses that massage our inner organs during our flow help to aid with digestion and boost metabolism, improving our overall gut health. By partnering one of these focused flows with a healthy diet, filled with fresh, nutritious foods, it will ensure your insides are working at their best. I know it can sometimes be hard to get a delicious meal on the table after a long day of, well, being a parent, so that’s why I recommend a meal delivery service like Soulara to take some pressure off your hands. I love that I can trust these tasty plant-based meals to provide my body with the nutrients I need during practice, and time usually spent prepping or cleaning up is saved and can be spent otherwise - my favourite parental life hack! 10 10 Peninsula PeninsulaKids Kids––Spring Spring2022 2022