Fitness

No one warns you that nursing comes with a side of emotional whiplash. One minute you’re adjusting a nasal cannula and chatting about a patient’s cat, the next you’re compressing someone’s chest while their family sobs outside the curtain.

Your Body is a Tool—Keep It from Falling Apart It’s hour ten of your twelve-hour shift. You’ve already lifted three patients, hauled an overstuffed linen bag down the hall, and performed an Olympic-worthy sprint to silence a beeping IV pump. Your back is screaming, your legs feel like they’ve been through a triathlon, and you…

It’s the start of 2025, and let’s be honest: New Year’s resolutions are tricky for nurses. Between juggling 12-hour shifts, caffeine-fueled charting marathons, and dodging call lights like a pro, the idea of carving out time for fitness feels… ambitious. But here’s the thing: staying active doesn’t have to mean dragging yourself to the gym before or after a shift (because, really, who has the energy for that?).

Let’s be honest—nursing isn’t just a job; it’s an Olympic-level endurance test with a side of emotional gymnastics. Between long shifts, short breaks, and the ever-present chaos of patient care, nurses often find themselves running on empty. And burnout? It’s not just knocking—it’s breaking down the door.

Let’s face it—nursing is not for the faint of heart. Between endless shifts, the emotional toll of patient care, and barely enough time to eat, your body and mind probably feel like they’ve been through the wringer. You spend every ounce of energy caring for others, but when was the last time you truly cared for yourself? If never was your first thought, then relaxing yoga for busy nurses is for you!

Picture this: you’ve just peeled off your scrubs after what feels like the longest shift of your life. Every muscle from your neck down to your toes feels like it’s been put thru the blender, and as you finally plop down, your body says, “Nope, we’re done.” But, if you’re anything like me, you also…