Think back to a time you were feeling upset, frustrated, angry or confused…
Pick the first situation that comes to mind and think about it briefly.
Notice for a moment your body’s response to that memory…
…Notice the rate and depth of your breathing, how much much muscle tension you feel, how clear your mind is and any […]
When you look at a book, what do you see?
Perhaps you see a stack of rectangular sheets of paper glued together. But what else?
What do you see that isn’t there?
Do the words and the pictures on the cover bring back any memories?
Does the mere thought of books bring up recollections of long nights studying? […]
What have socks got to do with yoga, aside from keeping your feet warm?
This morning I realized I was wearing something very interesting.
After years of trusty service, a pair of wool-blend socks are wearing through in bottom.
And now that winter weather has arrived, it’s getting harder to ignore the thin spots (especially […]
In an earlier post I wrote about the importance of washing your hands in order to ward off the viruses that carry colds and flu and the bacteria that can cause various maladies such as salmonella infection.
The US Centers for Disease Control (CDC) recommends soaping up for at least 20 seconds before rinsing with warm […]
After seeing many of my extended family come down with the sniffles over the Turkey-Day holiday (aka Thanksgiving), I realized it might be time to share some of what I’ve learned about keeping well.
The first key is hygiene.
While you may think that viruses fly through the air and attack you, they often have […]
Thanksgiving is this coming Thursday in the United States. Here that marks the official start of the holiday season. Already some have their Christmas decorations up and I’ve even seen one Salvation Army bell ringer out in front of a store.
During this season of festivities, many of us drop the practices that have […]
Smokers have mastered something many of us are striving to attain – a regular daily practice.
Mind you, many of them have decided the practice of smoking no longer serves them.
But for those who continue to smoke, you can capitalize on the practice.
And nonsmokers, never fear, there is something for you in here too. (And […]
Or how to get the most mileage out of your bar of Lindt Excellence 85% cocoa bar.
Have you ever downed a snack or meal and hardly noticed what you were eating? Even if it is some delicious delicacy you’ve been looking forward to?
Possibly even a piece of your favorite chocolate… headed to your stomach […]
My client sat down. “I don’t know why I’m not practicing. I enjoy it and know it is good for me, but I just can’t get it in my head to practice.”
She was clearly disappointed in herself.
Wanting to turn around her attitude (it really isn’t useful to beat yourself up about something you […]
Clearly, practicing some asana (postures/movements) should help improve your brain’s GABA levels, helping you feel more calm and relaxed.
If you don’t already practice asana, you can start by finding a local yoga class, getting some personalized instruction to develop your own practice, or watching a video to help guide you through some movements. (I […]