Part Two: A Short Yoga Sequence To Relieve Back Tension
Yoga to relieve back tension
9 Gentle and Restorative Yoga Poses to Realign the Lumbar Region
Part one of this blog focused on gently stretching the spine in all six directions to relieve low back […]
Positive Affirmation Exercise for Chronic Pain
Living with chronic pain is a difficult place to be but there are tools you can use to ease suffering that is self-created.
When you are suffering from chronic pain, your body and mind reside in “fight or flight” mode. Cortisol (stress hormone) and adrenaline levels are elevated, creating even […]
4 Core Strengthening Yoga Poses to Relieve Low Back Pain
Back pain can be caused by many issues, including bad posture, straining a muscle when bending and lifting, or a soft tissue injury. A natural deterioration of the spine and muscles from aging or weak core and back muscles could also be to blame.
The back and core muscles support the […]
Yoga For Back Tension | Part One: A Short Yoga Sequence
Yoga for back tension – relieve tightness in the low, mid or upper back
If you suffer from tension in the low, mid or upper back, moving the spine in all six directions with these simple yoga poses will help relieve the tightness you feel.
This short sequence is perfect to reduce […]
Simple breathing exercise for anxiety
Simple breathing exercise for anxiety
Alternate Nostril Breathing, also known as Nadi Shodana, is a simple breathing exercise (or pranayama) that is helpful for relaxation and balancing the left and right sides of the brain. It creates equal balance in both nostrils, which […]
Finding Self-Compassion And Loving Yourself, Exactly Where You Are
I hate straddle pose.
I harshly judge straddle pose.
Well, more accurately, I harshly judge myself in straddle pose. Why? Because my body doesn’t look like the super […]
Two Ways Therapeutic Yoga Can Help Open Your Heart and De-stress This Holiday Season
‘Tis the season to be joyous and merry, giving, sharing and in the company of family and dear friends…
‘Tis the season to put others before you and help those less fortunate…
‘Tis the season for a lengthy to-do list, busyness and stress…
This holiday season, remember yourself and how important you are […]
Clear The Air – The Importance of Himalayan Salt Lamps & Candles
We live in a world with both positive and negative ions. Negative ions occur in nature. They’re created by sunlight, waterfalls, ocean waves and lightning storms. Positive ions are most frequently created from electronic devices like computers, TVs, microwaves, washing machines and even the vacuum cleaner. We’re bombarded by these […]
What a nectarine taught me about mindfulness
My pregnancy has taught me many things, one of which is to slow down, especially during the first trimester but more so in the third.
My body has been growing a healthy human life for nearly 36 weeks and it’s feeling a little tired and as though I am […]
Stop being a people pleaser – happiness comes from within, not without
As I tightened my jaw and sobbed with disappointment and heartache, I fell apart.
In that moment, I allowed myself to break into a thousand pieces. I held myself with presence and knew that these emotions would soon pass and that I would not feel broken forever. I also […]
What happens if we feel? Feeling is the key to addiction recovery
As I sit and listen to the rain drops pitter patter on the roof, eloquently timed with the woosh of the cars rushing by, I am struck with a question…what happens if we feel?
I heard the shocking news moments ago that someone I love dearly is about to hear that […]
Elephant Journal blog: 7 Simple Steps to Ease Anxiety Without a Pill
This blog was originally published on Elephant Journal on 06.14.14, and has since been shared on Facebook over 22,000 times and has been read over 156,000 times. Read on for