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Secrets to Shoveling Out Depression

October 4th, 2014 - Read more

I woke up with it: that old, dark depression that always makes me want to stay under the covers. On days like that, the thought of any type of exertion just puts me back to sleep. These blues are no friends of mine, and so I have found ways of dismissing them from my bed. …

Filed Under: Art Therapy, Mental Health, Therapy

Clean Eating Parfait Recipe

September 27th, 2014 - Read more

Do you resist eating healthy dessert choices even though you know they will make you feel better? Down deep you may desire authentic living that you know involves maintaining a conscious diet; but you may think desserts that are good for you won’t satisfy your sweet tooth or will take too much time to prepare. …

Filed Under: Diet and Nutrition for Wellness

Calming Yoga Pose for Rest and Recovery

September 22nd, 2014 - Read more

Do you get the 3 pm slump? Or perhaps by mid-afternoon, you are feeling tight-chested, short of breath, stressed, or similar symptoms of anxiety. Are you looking for fast, easy self-care: to breathe easily and to recenter? Legs up the wall yoga pose (known in the Sanskrit as viparita karani) may be your answer. Instructions …

Filed Under: Movement and Exercise for Wellness

Self Compassion Meditation 101: Part 2

September 15th, 2014 - Read more

Part 1 offered tips on how to be more kind and caring toward yourself. These tips were suggested by the researcher, Kristin Neff PhD. In particular, Neff confirms that by cultivating self-compassion and self-kindness, one’s motivation to live more fully increases. In addition, positive changes happen in the physiology of the body and mind. Below …

Filed Under: Meditation Practice, Mental Health, Spirituality

Self Compassion Meditation 101: Part 1

September 13th, 2014 - Read more

According to the researcher, Kristin Neff PhD, humans have two systems. The first one is the old reptilian fight or flight system that releases cortisol and adrenaline and stress into the body. Even though this system is necessary at times for physical survival, when it is used for psychological survival, it most often promotes dis-ease. …

Filed Under: Meditation Practice, Spirituality