Melissa Wood-Tepperberg Offers 3 Tried-and-True Methods for Soothing Your Nervous System

Caring for your mental and physical health go hand-in-hand.

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Part of Melissa Wood-Tepperberg’s holistic approach to fitness and health includes a focus on the mental aspect of movement. According to the workout and wellness leader, caring for your mental health is integral to improving physical health.

For her, part of that regulation includes paying attention to the rhythm of your nervous system, which transmits signals between your brain and the rest of your body, including all of your internal organs. Overactive nervous systems can result in a lack of focus or an inability to relax, all of which can likewise impede physical movement and mental wellness.

On Oct. 18, Wood-Tepperberg shared her tested methods for preventing this from happening while maintaining a high level of wellness in spite of outside circumstances. She uses the following three methods on a regular basis to regulate her nervous system.

Gentle movement

The certified yoga and Pilates instructor loves strength work and high-intensity movement, but she likewise recognizes the necessity for slower, more gentle movement from time to time. For her, practicing yoga is a good way to calm her nervous system and invite peace back into her body.

Breathwork and meditation

Another tested method that Wood-Tepperberg uses to regulate her nervous system is breathwork and meditation. Taking moments of quiet throughout your day to gather yourself and reflect is a meaningful way of staying ground in spite of outside stressors. Both practices also serve as an important way to practice gratitude, which is important to the MWH founder.

Nutritious foods

Maintaining good physical and mental health depends, to some extent, on maintaining a healthy and nutritious diet. Wood-Tepperberg frequently shares the easy meals that serve as healthy—and delicious—staples in her household. If you wish to bolster your mental and physical health, your diet can be a meaningful place to start.

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