10 stress-relieving activities you can do on your veranda
Owning a veranda is one of life's precious treasures. Especially in the city, where everywhere you go is crowded. As a result, most verandas are often used for menial tasks, if anything at all, as they're often small and restricted. But don't think that a small veranda is useless, though. With some creative planning, you can turn it into something to help ease your stress-filled life. Here are 10 ideas to turn your veranda into a stress-relieving environment:
Reading
An excellent way to relieve stress is to read books. Something about flipping through the pages and imagining the story play out in your head feels very soothing, and an excellent way to go about it is to read outside on the veranda.
Yoga
All you need for this is a yoga mat, and you can do your morning yoga in the midst of fresh air and that early morning sunlight to begin your day. The yoga routine combined with a calm relaxing environment is a good energy booster as well.
Exercise
If you want to take it up a notch and you've got a veranda on the bigger side, consider turning it into a small gym, perhaps. Now you might not be able to bring in a treadmill and an elliptical, but small weights and a multipurpose bench can do wonders for your body and mind. Read More…