I recently lost my dear, sweet mother. She was 95 and ready for her next adventure, but it was still tough. The experience taught me more about grief and getting through it. These two yoga-based practices may help you in times of loss.
Read MoreIn the last series of blogs, we explored stress management using different relaxation therapies. This blog focuses on yoga for stress management. The next several blogs will be an exploration of some of the ways relaxation therapies can help women transition through menopause and come out the other side feeling happy, healthy and whole. Image: Janice Chamberland
Read MoreMarma point therapy (similar to reflexology and acupressure), marma point is an ancient Ayurvedic practice that involves gentle pressure to specific energy points. It is deeply relaxing and promotes good health. Marma points are the primary focus in my Yoga Massage service.
Read MoreConscious abdominal breathing can effectively shift your nervous system into the relaxation response in about 5 minutes. This is a tangible, measurable change. Find out how you can use your breath to better manage stressful situations.
Read MoreA lot of us have trouble sleeping. For a variety of reasons, sleep issues can become chronic. Learn about 2 strategies that can help.
Read MoreWhether you’re coming in for a Reflexology, Yoga Nidra, Mind Body Reset or a Restorative Yoga session, you’ll notice I almost always incorporate essential oils. That’s because like icing on a cake, they make everything better! Find out how they help.
Read MoreReflexology is a form of therapeutic massage using pressure points which are associated with different body parts and systems. For example, pressure on the arch of the feet can relax the digestive system and relieve complaints such as constipation, gas and bloating. Reflexology encourages your body and mind to recover from stress.
Read MoreThe relaxation response is the body’s way of returning to balance—or homeostasis. Our systems have a surprisingly narrow range of tolerance when it comes to vital signs like blood pressure and glucose levels. Stress disrupts that balance, initiating physiological changes meant to keep us alive during emergencies. But we’re not meant to stay in that heightened state for long periods of time. Learning to consciously initiate deep relaxation ensures you don’t burn out.
Read MoreIt is impossible to separate the impact stress has on the body and mind. Our body, mind and emotions all work together creating both turbulence and calm within us. Read on to explore how stress effects our mind, emotions and sense of wellbeing.
Read MoreWhen you experience stress-whether real or perceived-your body goes through a series of physiological responses to help you overcome the challenge. The stress response is helpful when stress has a beginning, middle and end. That way, your body and mind can recover once the stress is over. Stress is a problem when it becomes chronic and there is no opportunity or not enough opportunity for the mind and body to recover and regenerate.
Read MoreWe are in very turbulent economic and political times right now. There seems to be a general feeling of not only worry and anger, but heartbreak and grief. Grief and heartbreak are often felt physically in the chest, like a heavy weight pressing down. Hope has the opposite mind-body response and is uplifting and expansive. If you've been feeling heaviness in your heart, here’s a few ideas to keep hope within reach.
Read MoreHow would you describe the feeling of having a cold? Does heavy, stagnant, lethargic, sticky and congested about sum it up? It’s called Kapha dosha in Ayurveda. Try these tips to reduce congestion.
Read MoreYoga Nidra can help manage pain and anxiety. Read about how it helped my husband get through major facial reconstruction and how I stayed grounded during the process.
Read MoreThis mudra meditation practice helps you find your inner source of Peace, Light, Love & Joy. It will leave you feeling grounded yet buoyant.
Read MoreOn my recent trip to France, I went into the anxiety spiral. Was the voyage worth it? You bet! It was super fun and it was wonderful family time. It’s just that now I need to get grounded again. If you’ve ever become wrapped up in the anxiety spiral read on to find out how Ayurveda and Yoga Nidra can help you unwind and get grounded again.
Read MoreAre you thinking about any of these things: getting your garden ready, deep spring cleaning, organizing your shed or getting your bike ready to roll? And are you doing them? If you said no, I’m right there with you! When this happens, we need to ask ourselves two questions: Have I been doing too much? or Have I been doing too little? The answer to that question has 2 different remedies. Check out my blog to see which one is your best option.
Read MoreI am grateful for my life most of the time, but as I neared 60 I was hit with the regret that there were things I’d missed out on. Emotions like regret are hard to shake but holding on can lead to stagnation. Find out how Kali mudra can help you let go of difficult emotions and find more energy.
Read MoreOur hands are the extension of our selves. They are the appendage that touches and feels. Next to our face, hands are the most expressive part of our body. They express through touch and gesture. The power of gesture is what the ancient yogis harnessed and systemized into hand shapes called mudras. Mudras can bring about mental, emotional and physiological balance.
Read MoreSetting resolutions for the new year is common practice. Only about 6 percent of us succeed. Those are dismal odds based on one problem: resolutions focus on what you want rather than why you want it. If you want to increase your resolution odds, consider creating a personal intention instead. Photo credit: Chloe Guindon.
Read MoreIn addition to joy and love there can be a sense of anxiousness and overwhelm during the holidays. Stress, if left unchecked, causes challenges for almost every system of the body including the digestive system. To help manage stress during the holidays you can practice a simple meditation technique using hand gestures called mudras; a tool at your fingertips!
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