Knitting: A Health Ritual

Knitting: A Health Ritual Knitters enjoy a host of health benefits both physical and psycholvogical. Knitting allows you to steep yourself in creativity and forget the stress and anxiety of your day. Being actively engaged in a project about which you are passionate and interested, allows the brain to immerse itself fully in the task, producing a feeling similar to a runner's high. The rhythmic motion of knitting has been proven to change the brain chemistry so as to decrease bad stress hormones and increase the release of such good mood hormones as serotonin and dopamine. Knitting is used for therapy. It's a powerful distractant, helping people manage long-term physical pain. For those who are depressed, knitting can motivate them to connect with the world. Knitting connects people. By joining a knitting group, a solitary activity turns into a social one. Therapy, found that "knitting in a group impacted significantly on perceived happiness, improved social contact, and communication with others." The Ball of Yarn Fun, Friends and Fabulous Yarn! CONTACT US: (386) 672-2858 VISIT US: www.theballofyarn.com