Are your fears consistently being fueled by your negative inner chatter? Why is it that you speak more kindly to your family, friends, and neighbors than you do to yourself? Negative self-talk, also known as cognitive distortions, are things we tell ourselves and believe they... Continue reading
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We’re sure you heard at least one them before you started your practice. This is almost inevitable when you consider the incredible popularity of Yoga and the many different strands that Yoga has. The truth is that Yoga can be very different depending on who you learn... Continue reading
Yoga is a great mood booster and it does it naturally. Any kind of exercise releases hormones that help ease the stress that often leads to the blahs, blues, or outright depression. A good yoga flow keeps your mind far from negative thoughts and allows... Continue reading
Ever notice that when you workout, whether it’s weights and HIIT at the gym, a yoga or Pilates class, or even a jog along the lake in the city park, you not only feel better but you look better too? That’s because exercise in any... Continue reading
It is not surprising to those of us who are long time yoga practitioners that the popularity of this profound spiritual science is now exploding on a world wide scale. Unfortunately though some of the authenticity and truths about yoga are being lost and some... Continue reading
Being healthy today not only means being physically fit but also being mentally healthy. That said, many forms of exercise have since gained popularity including yoga. Yoga has been practiced since almost 2000 years ago; however it was only recently pushed into the limelight thanks... Continue reading
There are two functional parts of the brain that play a key role in stress. These serve the functions of emotion and cognitive function. So I am calling them the ’emotional’ brain (amygdala and its connections and medial forebrain structures including the medial prefrontal cortex)... Continue reading
Yoga may be thought of as a low impact exercise that is great for aches and pains. What the majority of people who practice Yoga realize, however, is that like any other exercise it comes with its own risks and rewards. Common Yoga injuries include... Continue reading