A new study published in the Yoga Journal found that nearly 20.4 million people practice yoga in the United States; yoga has become an increasingly popular tool to help people find balance amidst the chaos of life. Aside from the… Read More ›
Tag: mindfulness
What is Holistic Massage Therapy?
With many different methods of treatment available, you are sure to find something that will best suit your needs. For some, holistic massage therapy provides a non-intrusive way of healing that is derived from the direct needs of their body.… Read More ›
What Impacts Our Mood?
Our mood is comprised of so many things – biological factors, external stimuli, coping mechanisms and responses, and more. Mental illness can mean mood swings, and our diet can also impact the way that we feel. With so many things… Read More ›
What Does Present-Awareness Mean?
In a study conducted by the National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health, between the years 2002-2012, approximately 18 million Americans practiced meditation. Mindfulness and meditation are common practices used to ground us and gain perspective on our lives. When… Read More ›
Everyone Experiences Anxiety Differently But Can Manage It Similarly
No two diagnoses of mental illness are exactly alike because no two people experiencing mental illness are exactly alike. Everyone has a different history, different genealogy, different life experiences, different brain chemistry, which contribute to their mental illness. Anxiety isn’t… Read More ›
Does Mindfulness Help Your Eating Habits?
To be mindful is to be “conscious or aware of something”. How often are you totally conscious- aware of and responding to your environment- of what you’re eating? Do you really taste your food when you eat it? Take time… Read More ›
Relationship Anxiety Can Trigger Normal Anxiety, Too
Relationships aren’t supposed to cause anxiety. No relationship is perfect. Couples learn how to argue in healthy ways because it isn’t healthy to be in total agreement without any conflict at all. Communication, understanding, and using tools for finding solutions… Read More ›
Two Effective Ways To Use Mindfulness For Trauma During A Trigger Episode
Trauma lives in the entire being. When you start to feel triggered in your trauma, your mind is one of the least affected places you experience it. From head to toe,… Read More ›
What Is The Difference Between Mindfulness And Meditation?
Mindfulness and meditation are often used interchangeably. For recovery from mental health disorders and substance use disorders, the practice of both meditation and mindfulness are emphasized. Together, as well as apart,… Read More ›
Is Mindfulness More Effective In Women Than In Men?
The benefits of mindfulness cannot be ignored. Endless amounts of research has been focused on studying the effects of mindfulness and mindfulness meditation in addition to regular meditation practices. Stress, symptoms of depression, effects of anxiety, cravings for drugs and… Read More ›