3 Reasons Why Rest is Important for Social Justice

The first time I learned about Juneteenth was a year ago when social media greeted me with multiple posts remembering and reflecting on this important holiday. Juneteenth commemorates June 19, 1865, the day when the last of the black slaves in the United States were officially freed after the Emancipation Proclamation. While this event was a historic step towards racial equality in the United States, Juneteenth serves as a reminder that there is still much work to be done to ensure racial equality and social justice.

Social justice often conjures up thoughts of action, protest, and pushing forward. While these are important and necessary actions, one important action often gets left out: Rest. Read on for 3 reasons why rest is integral to the social justice movement.

Restedness, Social JusticeNirel SalazarJune 18, 2021Juneteenth, Social Justice, Rest, RestoreComment

5 Signs You're Burned Out and How You Can Start Recovery

Did you know that there is such a thing as being TOO tired? This feeling is called “burn-out” and is defined as being “in a state of physical or mental collapse”. Burn-out happens when your body and mind don’t have the ample opportunity to recover.

While tiredness can be remedied with a day at home sleeping, recovering from burnout takes more time and intentional effort. The best way to deal with burn-out is to avoid it by paying attention to the signs of tiredness and giving yourself plenty of time to rest and recover.

Restorative Yoga, Restedness, YogaNirel SalazarJune 4, 2021Yoga, Burn out, Rest, Restorative yoga, RestoreComment