Relaxation exercises

The loving-kindess exercise was different than the subtle mind exercise.  During the loving-kindness you were told to think of someone that is suffering, so you really did feel that.  During the subtle mind exercise is was completely relaxing, concentrating hard on your breathe.  I have done breathing techniques in previous classes and they are truely amazing.  I do love the sound of waves in the backround of these exercises!  It makes me want to go buy one of those sound machines!  Mental health is directly connection to physical health, the body is one community that needs each different part and system to help function the other.  Just like people work together in a community.  Once there is damage or something wrong in one part, others can be directly affected.  I believe we need to start teaching this country, and our world, on the benefits of mental and physical health.  Instead of cutting children's gym class and feeding them garbage food, give them some yoga classes and real, natural foods. Everyone needs to also learn about relaxation techniques.  It could help get rid of so many stressors, anxiety, and burdens of our busy life.