The world we’re living in is full of uncertainty and outside factors that can affect your inner self. Not only that, but stress can take a toll on your body.
Stress is an inevitable part of the human experience. The world we’re living in is full of uncertainty and outside factors that can affect your inner self. Not only that, but stress can take a toll on your body. Sure, yoga and meditation are great for relieving stress but have you ever thought about Brazilian Jiu Jitsu?
Practicing BJJ is an excellent way to blow off steam and join a welcoming community. You’ll be able to take your mind off of what’s bothering you in a welcoming space. Not to mention you’ll release some endorphins while you’re at it. So, let’s look at the ways active Jiu Jitsu can help you relieve stress.
What does stress do to the body?
First, we need to understand how stress affects the body typically associate stress with the mind, but it takes a toll on you physically, too. If stress goes untreated, it can potentially lead to health problems such as high blood pressure, obesity and diabetes. That’s why it is important to keep up with exercise and self care during times of stress. There are several ways BJJ can relieve stress and help you take care of your body.
BJJ improves mental toughness
One of the ways Brazilian Jiu Jitsu can help relieve stress is by improving your mental toughness. Mental toughness perform well under stress and pressure. It’s also known as resilience. The practice of BJJ emphasizes that you will always lose at one point or another. You just have to try again and continue to learn. The loose and try again mindset will carry over into your everyday mental toughness and help you during times of stress.
Active Jiu Jitsu encourages proper breathing
We need oxygen to live, and it’s an essential component in ensuring the body moves and functions properly. When you’re practicing Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, you’re practicing abdominal breathing techniques that can also calm you down and relieve stress.
BJJ allows you to see the world through another lens
Sometimes, when we’re stressed, all we need to do is take a step back and look at the situation through a different lens. When you practice BJJ, you’ll look at the world differently. Changing your perspective will help you reframe the situation when you’re stressed.