I’m incredibly grateful to have never had debilitating PMS. Yes, I’ve had cramps, and days when I could feel my hormones surging toward a good cry. But I never had the “I can’t function today because my body is so out of control right now” feeling. It wasn’t until I got to college that I…
If you came here looking for additional information on the Sympathetic and Parasympathetic Nervous System states, you can read a more recent in-depth post here! Just breathe. Don’t forget to breathe. Are you remembering to breathe? We hear it all the time, in yoga class, from friends, in advertising, on the news, and from me…
A key component of self-care is sufficient quantity and quality sleep. It allows your body to recharge. It helps your mind process the events of the previous day. And it allows you to wake feeling rested and restored ready for a new day. But knowing good sleep is important and actually achieving good sleep are…
Inhale, and then let it all go with an audible exhale. If you’ve ever taken a yoga class, you’ve probably heard someone suggest you take an audible exhale. I have a teacher who refers to it as a falling out breath and I love that imagery. I like to imagine that with the exhale, I am…
“Just as the activities of the mind influence the breath, so does the breath influence our state of mind.” T.K.V. Desikachar Yogic Breathwork First, a quick background on yogic breathwork. Centuries ago, a holistic practice of maintaining a healthy life was outlined in treasured texts (the Vedas) written in Sanskrit (the language of ancient India). …