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When I was in college way back when, I remember hearing about the research that suggested when students nap during studying, they remember more about what they were studying or in other words, students improved their memory retention. This research flew in the face of what I observed most students doing instead – pulling all-nighters […]
When humans encounter situations that they perceive as threatening, the parts of the brain responsible for our survival (i.e., amygdala, hippocampus) kick in to determine if running away from the threat is possible, to fight if not, and if neither is possible to stand still, hold our breath to be quiet and ultimately faint. This […]
Take a moment and ask yourself which of the following four statements reflects your belief about crying: Crying is healthy Crying is controllable Crying helps one feel better I hate crying Recent research reflects that your beliefs about crying reveal your attachment style. When I grew up, I got mixed messages from my family about […]
As a Hatha yoga trained teacher under the umbrella of the Raja type of yoga, I am often asked if one style of yoga is better than another. It has always been my belief that all yoga has mind-body-soul benefits and recent research appears to support such a belief. However, what I think is important […]
As a yoga teacher, you might expect me to tell you that meditation is the answer. And, although meditation has absolutely been shown to reduce symptoms of anxiety, many people who suffer from anxiety get anxious just thinking about the idea of meditation. Instead, non-invasive brain stimulation (i.e., direct neurofeedback) might bring more immediate relief […]
What I have experienced since learning about and setting healthy boundaries is much more freedom and less stress in my life! However, before a healthy boundary can be created, we need to understand what a boundary is and is not. Boundaries are anything that limits something. For example, time is a boundary, because there are […]
Do you sense that you are your own worst enemy? Is your inner critic’s voice loud and obnoxious on most days? Are you challenged to accept your flaws as a human being? Do you find yourself berating yourself when you make a mistake? Is most of your energy and time spent on trying to be […]
Valentine’s Day is a reminder to share the love! This “Hallmark Holiday” doesn’t have to have the market corned on romantic love. We can challenge the world to broaden the view of February 14th as a reminder to share the love and kindness with ourselves and others. Below are some intention setting ideas to spread kindness […]
The second most frequent question I get asked – after how many times a week should I do yoga (Click here to read my reflection on this question) – is how long should I meditate each day in order to reap the benefits? Well, it appears that brief daily meditations can have a positive effect […]
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