In winter we all are more likely to get depressed or just be in a bad mood because of the lack of light. Here are some tips to keep your spirits high in these cold and dark days:

Use the bit of light that is left. Even though it’s wet and dark you should take your chance to catch a bit of light winter has to offer.
Go out during lunchtime or for a walk for at least half an hour rather then taking the bus, tube or car. Plan a trip for the weekend; you are more likely to enjoy even harsh days in a new environment. How about a trip to the countryside or the Alps, where you can leave all worries and the bad weather behind you?

You also can change your everyday habits: Make sure there is enough light when you wake up- you will feel instantly better and it’s much easier to get up.
Arrange different sources of light for your living room, light and shadow create a cosy atmosphere.

Try a light meditation. Stand up straight and concentrate on preferably a white wall. Take a couple of deep breathes. When you feel calm and relaxed imagine while you breathe in a bright light in your heart which flows when you breathe out through your whole body up to your fingertips and toes. Concentrate on your inner light getting stronger and more intense with every breath.

Sometimes you might have a little personal problem or health issue that you need to work on. Friends and doctors can be supportive but sometimes it is better to ask a third person for help. Anoushka is a great person and definitely the right one to talk to. She is a yoga therapist and has a lot of experience in meditation and Reiki. She helped me look at my health issues from a different point of view. I felt totally at ease with her, and of course it is a different experience when somebody is coming to your place rather than going somewhere else. The journey that I took with Anoushka was unforgettable and she is on my speed dial list so that I can call her again in the future. Just visit www.anoushkasyoga.com, and you’ll see.