Reflexology is a form of therapeutic massage using pressure points which are associated with different body parts and systems. For example, pressure on the arch of the feet can relax the digestive system and relieve complaints such as constipation, gas and bloating. Reflexology encourages your body and mind to recover from stress.
Read MoreThe relaxation response is the body’s way of returning to balance—or homeostasis. Our systems have a surprisingly narrow range of tolerance when it comes to vital signs like blood pressure and glucose levels. Stress disrupts that balance, initiating physiological changes meant to keep us alive during emergencies. But we’re not meant to stay in that heightened state for long periods of time. Learning to consciously initiate deep relaxation ensures you don’t burn out.
Read MoreIt is impossible to separate the impact stress has on the body and mind. Our body, mind and emotions all work together creating both turbulence and calm within us. Read on to explore how stress effects our mind, emotions and sense of wellbeing.
Read MoreWhen you experience stress-whether real or perceived-your body goes through a series of physiological responses to help you overcome the challenge. The stress response is helpful when stress has a beginning, middle and end. That way, your body and mind can recover once the stress is over. Stress is a problem when it becomes chronic and there is no opportunity or not enough opportunity for the mind and body to recover and regenerate.
Read MoreWe are in very turbulent economic and political times right now. There seems to be a general feeling of not only worry and anger, but heartbreak and grief. Grief and heartbreak are often felt physically in the chest, like a heavy weight pressing down. Hope has the opposite mind-body response and is uplifting and expansive. If you've been feeling heaviness in your heart, here’s a few ideas to keep hope within reach.
Read MoreHow would you describe the feeling of having a cold? Does heavy, stagnant, lethargic, sticky and congested about sum it up? It’s called Kapha dosha in Ayurveda. Try these tips to reduce congestion.
Read MoreYoga Nidra can help manage pain and anxiety. Read about how it helped my husband get through major facial reconstruction and how I stayed grounded during the process.
Read MoreThis mudra meditation practice helps you find your inner source of Peace, Light, Love & Joy. It will leave you feeling grounded yet buoyant.
Read MoreOn my recent trip to France, I went into the anxiety spiral. Was the voyage worth it? You bet! It was super fun and it was wonderful family time. It’s just that now I need to get grounded again. If you’ve ever become wrapped up in the anxiety spiral read on to find out how Ayurveda and Yoga Nidra can help you unwind and get grounded again.
Read MoreAre you thinking about any of these things: getting your garden ready, deep spring cleaning, organizing your shed or getting your bike ready to roll? And are you doing them? If you said no, I’m right there with you! When this happens, we need to ask ourselves two questions: Have I been doing too much? or Have I been doing too little? The answer to that question has 2 different remedies. Check out my blog to see which one is your best option.
Read MoreI am grateful for my life most of the time, but as I neared 60 I was hit with the regret that there were things I’d missed out on. Emotions like regret are hard to shake but holding on can lead to stagnation. Find out how Kali mudra can help you let go of difficult emotions and find more energy.
Read MoreOur hands are the extension of our selves. They are the appendage that touches and feels. Next to our face, hands are the most expressive part of our body. They express through touch and gesture. The power of gesture is what the ancient yogis harnessed and systemized into hand shapes called mudras. Mudras can bring about mental, emotional and physiological balance.
Read MoreSetting resolutions for the new year is common practice. Only about 6 percent of us succeed. Those are dismal odds based on one problem: resolutions focus on what you want rather than why you want it. If you want to increase your resolution odds, consider creating a personal intention instead. Photo credit: Chloe Guindon.
Read MoreIn addition to joy and love there can be a sense of anxiousness and overwhelm during the holidays. Stress, if left unchecked, causes challenges for almost every system of the body including the digestive system. To help manage stress during the holidays you can practice a simple meditation technique using hand gestures called mudras; a tool at your fingertips!
Read MoreI am not a great sleeper. For various reasons; large furry dog in my face, snoring husband, night sweats-thank you menopause-and life events that make my mind tell me stories long after I close my eyes. But I can tell you this: Yoga Nidra is the best solution I have come across.
Read MoreI’ve just come out of a major low on the motivation scale. I want to share how I got back on track in case you’ve been struggling too.
Read MoreThis exercise in self-reflection has 2 important outcomes:
First, you learn what charged you up and what depleted you in the past year so you can do more of what charges you up in the new year. Secondly, you see a clear picture of your gifts. The best part about this exercise is, if you ever doubt yourself, you have strong evidence to support the validity of your special and unique gifts right there on paper!
Read MoreMy life was spinning out of control. And then it wasn’t. What happened? What changed?
Perspective. That’s it. I share this story with you hoping that you’ll be inspired by the power of perspective and experiment with making shifts when life throws challenges at you. Read on for the full story.
Read MoreMy sisters are funny as hell. The three of us recently spent a weekend in Syracuse, where my artsy sister lives in a beautiful house built in 1929. There’s lots to laugh at when we get together. We are all over 60. But there’s a sinister emotion under those ripples of laughter. Shame.
Banish shame with these 3 tips. Your self-esteem will thank you for it!
The summer months, being the hottest season, can add more heat to an already hot mind-body type creating a pitta overload. This is when we need to call in serenity. Serenity is the super power that cools a pitta flare up.
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