Introduction To Subtle Yoga For Trauma Recovery
By Lisa Foss, MA, LPCAIf you have experienced a trauma, chances are, a doctor or therapist has recommended you try yoga for stress relief. There is research that supports the idea that “the body keeps the score” as noted by trauma expert Bessel van der Kolk. Trauma has an impact on not just our mental […]
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Yoga For Chronic Pain
By Katrina Kuzyszyn-JonesWhat do we know about chronic pain? It’s expensive, difficult to manage and compounded by depression, anxiety and substance use. Chronic pain affects 100 million Americans and affects more people than heart disease, stroke, diabetes and cancer combined. We know that medications do not work, are addictive, and we need alternative solutions.Acute pain […]
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What Is Conscious Business?
This is a very interesting lecture series by Fred Kofman that demonstrates how important psychology is to the general public. While much of his discussions seem basic, it’s clear how much the world needs the influence of psychology. I learned about Fred Kofman’s lectures when I was listening to Sheryl Sandberg’s audio book, Lean In. […]
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Can Mindfulness Help With Your Depression?
If you or a loved-one has experienced depression, you might have noticed that negative thoughts (‘I am a failure’, ‘I am worthless’, etc) tend to start a spiral reaction of negative moods and negative sensations like sluggishness and fatigue. The challenge is that even after this episode has passed, new research is showing that a […]
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