The five dimensions of self-care include physical, intellectual, social, spiritual, and emotional aspects. Here’s how to incorporate activities from each dimension. At Studio Physique, we aim to nourish every aspect of your life from the inside out.
Physical self-care involves your fitness and sleep habits. This area also includes stress management, your dental/medical check-ups and sexual health. Lagree fitness provides the opportunity to crush this dimension. 50 minutes of physical activity helps release endorphins as well as build strength and cardiovascular endurance. In addition, physical activity has proven to help you sleep better and feel better.
Intellectual self-care involves your personal growth and continuous pursuit for learning. This also includes engaging in new things, practicing mindfulness, and keeping a positive mindset. We’ve found that Lagree fitness helps strengthen the mind-body connection. We guarantee that for 50 minutes, you will get out of your head and get into your body. Take a much needed break from the millions of thoughts we all experience every day! Also, setting an attainable fitness goal such as going to class 3x/week, and then sticking to this goal will help with personal growth.
Social self-care involves having a supportive network of people. This group of people is one you can turn to when you need uplifting or guidance. The connections we build at the gym help to create a sense of belonging and acceptance. As a result, we have created a community of fitness lovers that come together to encourage, motivate and conquer goals together.
Spiritual self-care involves the beliefs and values that help guide your life. This includes practices that help nourish your soul, seek understanding, and explore your spiritual life. Lagree fitness is a workout, as well as a meditative and energizing practice that benefits the mind, body and spirit (similar to yoga). The movements in Lagree also force you slow down and focus. Consequently, this allows you to be in touch with each muscle group that’s working. Being in touch with yourself is part of the spiritual self-care dimension.
Emotional self-care involves awareness. This includes awareness of your feelings and emotions and dealing with stress in a positive way. It also entails cultivating a sense of compassion, kindness, and love for ourselves and others. The simple act of working out signals the body to release endorphins and other stress-reducing hormones. After working out at Studio Physique, members have noticed that they are able to deal with their emotions in a more positive way.
Interested in upping your self-care game? Send us an email and we would be happy to guide you through!