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CLEANSE YOUR MIND, BODY AND SOUL STORY AND PHOTO BY ELIZABETH KESSEL Stress is a balancing act and at times it might push you past your breaking point. As college students, tim e is sucked up by homework, studying, m id-term s and finals. W ith the seasons changing, there’s no better time to take advantage and spring clean your m ind, body and soul. Step hanie Schaefer, a counselor at Clackam as Com m unity College, said, “ If you’re super stressed out, you don’ t perform w ell.” Schaefer said that people can learn to cope with stress in different ways. Have you ever smelled lavender before and became instantly relaxed? This is exactly what aromatherapy is meant to accomplish. Aromatherapy is using the extracted natural essence from plants to stimulate a healthy mind, body and spirit. One o f the most popular ways to start aromatherapy is by buying an essential oil diffuser and seeking out some essential oils you may like. Traci Thompson, a Young Living dis tributor, suffered from anxiety until she was introduced to essential oils. She rec ommended trying oils including vetiver, valor, stress away, lavender and pepper mint to help ward o ff stress. Aromatherapy is simple; in most dif fusers, all you need to do is add water and a few drops o f a scent of your choice then press on. Another way that helps combat stress, like headaches and migraines, is by being active with your body. Erin H anco ck, a yoga in structor at Clackamas said, "A way to get to the mind is through the body.” People practice many different types of yoga across the globe, but the most com mon types of yoga are hatha and vinyasa. You can find H ancock teaching her students vinyasa, which is a little faster paced and focuses on the transitioning of poses. Hatha is a more gentle kind of yoga, focusing on breathing, poses and Student Katie Pacelsa practices yoga, a class offered in Randall Hall, taught by Erin Hancock. calming the mind. Hancock said that hatha is like an um brella, which includes all sorts of styles of yoga and offers the perfect opportunity to find a shelter for rainy days. If you are looking for something that is a little more vigorous with more cardio involved, then give Pilates a go. Pilates is strength training, ju st w ithout the w eights and prim arily focuses on the core. Signing up for a class is not necessary. Keoni McHone, a Pilates instructor at CCC, said that you can find many YouTube videos on the subject. This is great for those who wish to work out but may not have the time or money to attend a class. P ilates helps you have b etter s e lf esteem and handle stress better. McHone recommended working out five days a week for at least 30 minutes each day. However, at the end o f the day, jam ming out to some good music could be all you need to let the stress out. Music has been shown to im pact your em otions. Fast paced music can have you feeling more awake or alert. Slow or soothing music allows you to relax and empty your mind, leaving behind the stress. Music is a great way to reduce stress mostly because it can be portable. Either listening to the radio on your way home or in betw een classes can help forget worries even if only for a few minutes. Jeanne Niphanprasart, an Oregon City resident, has turned to aromatherapy, exercise, yoga and m usic to help her mind and body to become healthy and stay healthy. “ I tend to use music as a way to m ain tain calmness. Playing gentler music in the background throughout the day helps keep our energy calm in the household,” said Niphanprasart. “ When it’s time for a dance party, we head for Michael Jackson and Beyonce.” Everyone experiences stress; it’s al most impossible to escape. So no matter what niche you find yourself in, there are always options for you to help your self. Whether it be aromatherapy, yoga or music, your mind, body and soul are waiting to be cleansed. 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