• Mind Your Health
PRACTICING WELLNESS ON A BUDGET From taking yoga classes to creating a support system, there are many affordable wellness resources to practice self-care. BY ALYSSA NEGELE
Practicing wellness is not something that should be difficult or costly. Here are three ways you can start your own journey toward personal mindfulness and happiness without breaking the bank.
Yoga Practicing yoga is an incredible hobby to help relieve the mind while simultaneously releasing tension in your body. By becoming in tune with your conflicting thoughts and stressors, you are able to release your tensions and truly practice self-mindfulness. This can be as simple as following along to a YouTube video in your living room or obtaining a yoga studio membership. Regardless of your budget, there are plenty of options to choose from. There are many local amenities at your disposal here in Long Beach that are budgetfriendly. At Cal State Long Beach, there are yoga classes available for free every week at the Student Recreation and Wellness Center. This can be a great opportunity to take beginnerlevel classes while surrounding yourself with positive individuals also wanting to improve their mindfulness. Another great option for free yoga classes can be found in Long Beach on the corner of East Ocean Boulevard and Junipero Avenue, where “Yoga on the Bluff” is held daily at 11 a.m.
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