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Want Greater Peace of Mind? Learn to Ignore More and Let Things Go April 13, 2018 . 2 Comments
In Kundalini yoga there is a practice called the Ego Eradicator. To do it, you raise your hands, put them in a specific position called a mudra, and begin a long series of sharp exhalations ... Read More
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The Benefits of Yoga for Trauma Treatment and Mind-Body Wellness August 16, 2017 . 9 Comments
Eastern traditions have long recognized the importance of the mind-body connection for general wellness, and Western thought is beginning to follow suit. An increasing amount of research ... Read More
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5 Facts about Stress (and 17 Ways to Deal with It) September 23, 2014 . 20 Comments
Americans are famous for being a hard-working bunch, taking the fewest paid vacation days off. I, for one, spent the summer studying advanced yoga therapy techniques on weekends, and working ... Read More
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Zen and the Art of Stress Relief March 19, 2014 . 15 Comments
“That’s so Zen,” people say, meaning peaceful, accepting, and soothing. But what is Zen, exactly? You might picture a room filled with fluffy pillows decorated in blues and grays, ... Read More
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Mindfulness: Untying Knots in the Body, Mind, and Heart September 9, 2010 . 8 Comments
“It feels heavy right here,” Rebecca* said, crying and touching her chest, “like a huge rock is sitting on me. It’s like that old cartoon, where a boulder would fall off a cliff ... Read More