yogamaris Blog

Maris Degener’s blog yogamaris focuses on yoga, self care, and mental health. All of her blog entries focus on searching within ones self, deep reflection, and acceptance. In regards to “fixing” mental health-related conditions such as disordered eating and drug abuse, Degener states that “if we address what’s truly going on, then the path becomes clearer. If we’re able to begin to work through and fully confront the things that manifested our disorder or dependency in the first place, like trauma or lack of control or struggles with identity, then the symptoms begin to heal in a more long-lasting and tangible way.” Degener argues that an effective method of stress management is to do the work in deconstructing the root of the problem, rather than treating symptoms superficially.

Degener discusses self-care as an act of non-violence. Rather than the go-to thought of restraining from physical altercation, she cites healthy self-talk as a way of managing internal stress. She also discusses accepting ourselves and moving forward. If we have been a “shitty person”, acknowledge it and move forward rather than succumbing to further negative self-talk. The yogamaris blog relates to my guiding questions as it focuses on mental health and taking care of your body.

Degener, M. (2019). yogamaris.net. [Blog] yogamaris. Available at: http://yogamaris.net