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How Yoga Can Help with Trauma Recovery, Part I February 9, 2015 . 13 Comments
You may have heard of yoga being taught in schools, prisons, and as part of addiction and recovery programs and wondered: how does making strange shapes with your body help you heal? As ... Read More
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Yoga Nidra for Relaxation, Insomnia, and Posttraumatic Stress February 2, 2015 . 6 Comments
Imagine something that could calm you, ease symptoms of posttraumatic stress (PTS), and rewire your nervous system—and all you have to do is listen to it. Sounds too good to be true? ... Read More
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The Secret to Ending Procrastination? Keep Your Pajamas On November 26, 2014 . 9 Comments
Vinyasa yoga, integral yoga, yin yoga, restorative yoga, chair yoga, yoga therapy—I love them all, but pajama yoga is what I do in the morning. Pajama yoga is yoga plus—a secret weapon ... 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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Yogic Breathing May Reduce Symptoms of PTSD, Study Finds September 22, 2014 . 6 Comments
Posttraumatic stress (PTSD), which often results in depression, intrusive memories, anxiety, and fear after a traumatic event, poses serious public health concerns. About 20% of veterans ... Read More
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How to Use Yoga and Meditation to Relieve Stress and Anxiety August 18, 2014 . 18 Comments
There are many ways to help people who are in psychotherapy. Sometimes talk alone works fine. Other times a more multidisciplinary approach is called for, especially with someone who is ... 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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Aging and Yoga Psychology: Conquering the Kleshas January 13, 2014 . 7 Comments
Many people today have a basic, working knowledge of psychology, but chances are it is based on a Western model. In fact, there are many systems of thought that shed great light on human ... Read More
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Muscle Relaxation Reduces Anxiety in Schizophrenia April 15, 2013 . 4 Comments
A variety of therapeutic approaches exist to address the diverse set of symptoms present in schizophrenia. The most common include antipsychotic medication and psychiatric treatment. Psychological ... Read More
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Does Yoga Improve Well-Being? March 5, 2013 . 7 Comments
Yoga is a popular form of exercise that can strengthen one physically and mentally. It is used to improve flexibility, reduce stress, and address many physical and mental health challenges. ... Read More
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Yoga Reduces Anxiety in Individuals Resistant to Other Treatments March 14, 2012 . 8 Comments
Anxiety can cause significant impairment in individuals, including lost time from work, decreased quality of life, substance dependence, depression, and even suicide. Many individuals who ... Read More
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Mindfulness Regression Sex Therapy for Individuals and Couples January 25, 2012 . 6 Comments
From sex and relationships, to confusion about career and life choices, to those persistent and pesky maladies of the mind like anxiety and depression, past-life regression therapy can ... Read More