Go Green and Feel Serene

Fingers crossed, we are soon coming out of the heart of winter and the record temperatures that have kept us indoors. Spring is (hopefully) around the corner and we can look forward to spending more time outdoors and in nature. Medical News Today posted an article on how green areas positively affect our mental health. Follow the link to read about case studies on people who move from cities into rural areas. Although we are missing our usual green leaved trees during the winter season, investing in a potted plant for the apartment may be a healthy new addition to the aesthetics of your home.

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Shelley Poovey talks BodyTalk

More Website Updates! This week, The Center for Integrative Practices has a new interview with Shelley Poovey who practices The Pilates Method of Conditioning and The BodyTalk System at The Center . What is BodyTalk you ask? Shelley says "We can use the basic techniques of focus, intention, breathing, and movement or light touch to restore balance. Pilates does this through a focused method of body conditioning, and BodyTalk does this by allowing me to be guided to the area in need of attention and then applying the appropriate BodyTalk technique. Both are very effective, very gentle, completely non-invasive, and not contraindicated with any other treatments." Shelley has shared this helpful link to The Journal of Alternative and Complementary Healthcare where you can learn more about BodyTalk and the future of alternative medicine. Keep checking our facebook page and our website. for more updates and upcoming events!

Make Your Week Stress Free

Relaxation is an important part of keeping your body and mind healthy. It can be hard to remember to take the time to relax, especially in the city that never sleeps. At The Center for Integrative Practices, our practitioners support a healthy amount of relaxation everyday. For some relaxation tips, we asked our practitioners what they do to unwind. Micheal  Grego said: 

'Confucius said, "do what you love and you'll never work a day in your life." I get the best stress relief by doing what I love, helping people with massage and other techniques that help restore them to their maximum potential. After that I enjoy being outdoors, meditation and contemplation.' 

It can be difficult to find  meditative spaces in New York City, so here are a list of five public spaces that we find relaxing in Manhattan:

1) Sheep Meadow in Central Park 

2) Bryant Park and The New York Public Library

3) Riverside Park

4) Stuyvesant Cove

5) Battery Park 

For more information on The Center for Integrative Practices, check out our website or facebook page. 

Have a stress-free week!