In so doing, we guarantee that you can boost your energy and mental alertness while feeling good and reducing stress.
How? With a little music, some movement and stretching, you'll find that you can go a long way to improve not only your mood and productivity levels, but also your overall physical and mental wellness. Ready to learn more?
#MondayMambo is intended to help you achieve just that - overall wellness, reduced stress and increased productivity.
How does it work? Every Monday, the folks at Mr.Steam will play your favorite tunes starting at 1 P.M. ET/10 A.M. PT, for ten minutes via Twitter @SteamTherapy with hashtag #MondayMambo to encourage a break from the desk, a little dancing or movement and of course some fun!
>>Check out previous #MondayMambo moments in #MondayMambo: Get Moving with Mr. Steam .
Any and all movement is encouraged including yoga stretches, hot dance moves or even a brief walk around the office.
To add another element of fun, Mr.Steam asks that you share your method of moving to the music via Twitter and Instagram with #MondayMambo for a chance to win a $25 gift card to Whole Foods!
Most importantly, Mr.Steam wants you to Feel Good, a mantra the company is entirely dedicated to whether it be with steam or music and movement.
>> Learn more about Mr. Steam's wellness initiative and history in Making Wellness a Way of Life: The History of Mr. Steam.
How does music positively affect the brain and benefit your health? USAToday.com in 20 surprising, science-backed health benefits of music found research that suggested a plethora of benefits attributed to listening to music. For example,
Music Eases Pain - Research suggests listening to music can ease the "perceived intensity" of the pain.
Music tends to encourage the body to move. What better way to stimulate the senses and benefit the body, mind and soul than through dance? Who doesn't love a good dance number? Dance as well as simple movement - think walking along the office hallway, or even a treadmill desk - can be great for the body, mind and soul.
More specifically,
Memory - EverydayHealth.com discusses the benefits of dance as follows: “According to a study in The New England Journal of Medicine, dancing may boost your memory and prevent you from developing dementia as you get older. Science reveals that aerobic exercise can reverse volume loss in the hippocampus, the part of the brain that controls memory.”
Energy - "Can’t seem to find your get-up-and-go? Taking a dance class might help. Research published in The Scholarly Publishing and Academic Resources Coalition found that a weekly dance program could improve physical performance and increase energy levels among adults," according to EverydayHealth.com
Enjoyment - When it comes to dance benefits, HuffingtonPost.com cuts right to the chase, “It's fun!”
Reduce Stress - The CDC.gov recommends taking a five minute break periodically throughout the work day including taking a short walk away from your desk. The CDC states, "Short breaks can help lower stress."
Unable to get up? Swamped at work? No problem! Just turn up some #MondayMambo tunes and perform easy, at-the-desk stretches to feel good, release tension and reduce stress.
Whether it is yoga or a few basic stretches, the key is to get your blood flowing. Mr.Steam is a huge fan of yoga and the various benefits the practice offers. For example,
Boost Immunity - According to HuffingtonPost.com, "A recent Norwegian study found that yoga practice results in changes in gene expression that boost immunity at a cellular level."
Lowers Blood Sugar in Diabetics - YogaHealthFoundation.org discovered a study conducted by the University College of Medical Sciences in Shah, New Delhi analyzing 24 patients with type II diabetes. The patients practiced yoga asanas over a period of 40 days. Scientists found a significant decrease in fasting blood sugar levels from about 190 initially to 140.
Increased Circulation - "While it is widely debated whether or not stretching prevents injury, it has been proven to increase circulation," states Fitday.com. With increased circulation comes a better flow and supply of nutrients to the muscles and cartilage.
Relaxation - Among many other benefits, HeartofHealing.net mentions relaxation and reduced stress as a great benefit from stretching.
With the holidays approaching, it's time to take to heart suggestions for revitalizing the work day. Why not embrace #MondayMambo and have some fun while dancing, laughing, moving and feeling good?
Join us for our first Monday Mambo this Monday, October 27th and follow us via Twitter with #MondayMambo to catch the latest tunes and moves.
Don't forget to share your favorite stretches and or dance moves on Twitter or Instagram for a chance to win a $25 gift card to Whole Foods every week.
See you Monday!