150 has two meanings for us this month.  First, it is the minimum number of minutes each WEEK it is recommended you do moderate exercise (plus 2 strength training segments).   Exercise has a cascade of benefits to your physical AND mental health so partner with a friend, or maybe call Wind River's Cheryl Lecroy for some fitness ideas!

150 is also the INCREDIBLE number of volunteer hours given to Wind River by 50 friends, survivors and spouses this spring!  Our amazing volunteers weeded, cleared LOTS of storm damage from this winter, helped us with burn piles, and moved over 16 yards of mulch over 3 separate work days on the property. The property has never looked so good!

In addition to our retreats, the property is now being used on Wednesday's this spring for survivors and caregivers in need of a mental health day.  These clean-up days came just in time for the visitors on our first two Wellness Wednesdays including 2 women facing re-occurrences that they just found out about THIS week and having to decide about next steps.

WE CAN'T THANK THESE VOLUNTEERS ENOUGH --- we really could not have gotten through all of this in time for spring!

from Wind River    ❤️
 
Studies have shown that the use of guided imagery and other relaxation techniques can help decrease anxiety prior to medical procedures and can lead to increased calmness, better sleeping and an improved sense of mental well-being. It can even help minimize nausea and reduce the need for medications for anxiety and pain.  
 
 
Wind River offers a FREE double disc CD to anyone wanting to feel more peace! Professionally produced and recorded, you can find it on iTunes, click here to download individual tracks for FREE or contact Shannon for a physical copy of the disc
Listen to the soothing sound of our creek, or one of our 7 guided imagery tracks set in Nature, or an hour of soothing water and music!
 

Yoga and tai chi can improve your energy because they are proven stress busters with substantial benefits for the mind.  20 minutes of yoga postures led to better cognitive functioning—specifically, an improved ability to focus and take in and use new information—than 20 minutes of aerobic exercise.

Try a free survivor yoga or Tai Chi class this spring.   See our calendar for several classes in the Charlotte, NC area, or contact Wind River and we will help you find a local resource where we can!