Wellness through Meditation, Yoga and Mindfulness
What is Wellness?
Wellness is the act of practising healthy habits on a daily basis in order to find physical and mental health. Wellness allows us to thrive in our lives, to be present with our family, work and community.
Why is Wellness so important?
Maintaining an optimal level of wellness is important so we have a great quality of life. Every action we take and every emotion we feel connects to our well-being. With the current global pandemic and our daily “to-do” lists, we need to learn to manage stress, reduce the risk of illness and find a connection to self in order to have optimal wellness and health.
Already know the benefits of mindfulness and want in on the action? Click here to see Mindfulness Events in Cayman.
Meditation, yoga and mindfulness
Meditation, yoga and mindfulness have been around for centuries, yet we are still learning all the great benefits they can provide for us. They are a holistic and easy way to rebalance our energy and to come back to our centre so we can create a sense of wellbeing.
When we meditate on a regular basis, we can see and feel immediate benefits in our health and wellbeing. Stress starts to melt away and we connect with ourselves which helps us focus and brings more self-awareness into our daily life.
Meditation also helps create space by decluttering the thoughts in your head and helps anchor us into the present moment so we can make better choices for ourselves, our families, and the community.
Yoga is an ancient practice that brings together the mind and body. The breathing techniques, meditation and poses help you find relaxation, reduce stress and promote focus and awareness.
Yoga helps with flexibility, building muscle strength, correct posture, increases your blood flow, boost your immune system, improves your balance, connects you with inner guidance and help regulates your adrenal glands…just to name a few!
Although you can find mindfulness through the practices of meditation and yoga, it’s in a category of its own. Mindfulness is the ability to be fully present, aware of our surroundings and what we are doing at any given time during our day. We all have the ability to be mindful and to bring awareness to anything we do, including washing dishes, going for a walk, driving to work…you get the idea!
Most of us live in world of sensory overload, there are too many things going on, we are multi-tasking constantly and we lose track of how we feel and what we are doing. You can find mindfulness through mindfulness meditation or by just bringing awareness to whatever you are experiencing in the present moment. It’s a powerful practice that helps you relieve stress and to tune into your emotions, body and mind.
There are some great wellness events going on in Cayman that we wanted to share with you. Time to get zen.
India Covid Relief Yoga Class at Seafire Beach Deck
Bliss Cayman is offering a soulful yoga class to move together and help the India Covid Relief. The class will be held on Friday, 14 May at 5:45 pm on the Seafire Beach Deck and will be led by Manuela.
The class is donation based and the proceeds will go towards helping the India Covid Relief.
Date: Friday, 14 May 2021
Time: 5:45 pm - 6:45 pm
Place: Seafire Resort and Spa Beach Deck
Meditation on the lawn of Pedro St. James
If you are curious about meditation or just looking to give it a go, Pedro St. James and Blue Island Oracle are offering a series of meditation classes at their beautiful and serene outdoor Steadman Bodden Lawn this month.
The classes will be held on 3 consecutive Saturdays: 15, 22, and 29 May from 9-10 am. Registration is CI$15 per person and includes entry to Pedro St. James.
Don’t forget to wear comfortable clothing, bring a yoga mat or pillow, a water bottle to stay hydrated, and a journal is optional.
Date: Saturday, 15 May + Saturday 16 May + Saturday, 29 May
Time: 9:00 am - 10:00 am
Place: Steadman Bodden Lawn at Pedro St. James
Yoga in the Gardens with Janine at The National Gallery
Yoga at the Gallery with Janine returns Saturday, 22 May at 8:30 am with a free flow practice at the gardens of The National Gallery of the Cayman Islands.
With our lives becoming increasingly busy and stressful, yoga provides us with the tools we need to help give us a sense of presence that allows us to navigate life with more awareness and mindfulness.
Date: Saturday, 22 May 2021
Time: 8:30 am - 9:30 am
Place: The National Gallery of the Cayman Islands
Mindful Monday at The National Gallery
The National Gallery of the Cayman islands opens early every Monday morning at 9 am for quiet viewing hours for a peaceful start to the week. Sit and meditate in front of an artwork piece, enjoy focused sketching time or collect an art & mindfulness journaling page from the reception desk.
The simple one-page mindfulness sheets include prompts and questions to help you engage mindfully with exhibitions while also encouraging presence. They are offering increased and flexible seating inside of the gallery where you can relax, admire and soak in the beautiful artwork pieces.
Date: Monday, 24 May + Monday, 31 May
Time: 9:00 am
Place: The National Gallery of the Cayman Islands
Processing Emotions with Yoga at Bliss Cayman
On Saturday, 22 May from 8:30 to 11:30 am Bliss Cayman is offering a special immersion session with Liliana you won’t want to miss. Work through Pratyahara (deep inward focus), Pranayama (breath awareness and techniques), Asana (long holds), and Bandhas (energetic holding in the body).
The immersion will conclude with Yoga Nidra and as a focused meditation to clarify a true and clear intention. All levels are welcome.
Date: Saturday, 22 May 2021
Time: 8:30 -11:30 am
Place: Bliss Cayman
Evolution: Wellness Weekend for CICC
Join Cayman’s top wellness studios and practitioners for a weekend of complete mind + body rest and rejuvenation, hosted at the stunning oceanfront Evolution Beach House in Bodden Town from Saturday, 29 May to Sunday, 30 May.
The daycation & staycation packages include yoga, pilates, meditation, massage therapy, group acupuncture, tarot readings, reiki session, chakra workshop, healing sound bath, nourishing meals & snacks and luxury oceanfront accommodations for staycation guests.
100% of the proceeds from the event will go directly to Cayman Islands Crisis Centre in support of their mission to eradicate domestic violence in Grand Cayman.
Date: Saturday, 29 May + Sunday, 30 May
Time: 9:00 am
Place: Evolution Beach House in Bodden Town
Neurofascial Workshop at Bliss Cayman
If you ever felt pain, joint stiffness, exhaustion, hormonal imbalances, poor digestion, or poor sleep, then you have direct experience with imbalances in your nervous and fascial systems.
Bliss Cayman is offering a special workshop where you will be using Neurofascial techniques to support pain-free living for a lifetime, by addressing the issues in our connective tissues.
You will be using soft rollers and balls, blended with mindfulness and breathwork to help boost the body’s natural healing process as you calm the mind, soothe pain symptoms, stabilize your joints and improve your heart rate variability. This system is accessible for everyone, regardless of age, mobility or experience.
Date: Sunday, 30 May 2021
Time: 9:30 - 11:30 am
Place: Bliss Cayman