In the following article, we’ll unpack stress using bits of modern science and pieces of yogic wisdom. By the end of it, you’ll have tools to reduce stress on-demand without any prior experience in science or yoga. Interestingly, all these tools are super simple. Like many things in life, the most elegant solutions are simple, and we tend to ignore them.
To suffering there is a limit; to fearing, none – Francis Bacon. I was enjoying my afternoon stroll on the trail and when I went into a more isolated but still safe, area thoughts of fear suddenly came from nowhere. As I hurried towards the more populated path, I thought – what would it be
But of course, skincare starts inside. Even though you probably know the gist, getting your beauty sleep, managing stress, not smoking, and not drinking (alcohol causes inflammation and aging; not to mention weight gain), simple things that create magic. Yet hard to implement because these are so simple, so we tend to forget.
Hello running nose and good night clear head. Even though you are not a formidable foe, you are annoying. So, what is a common cold? In short, it is a viral infection of your nose and throat (upper respiratory tract). Mostly harmless. There are many types of viruses that can cause a common cold. Jim
A few recipes may come to mind for many of us when we think about cooking with mushrooms. Of course, a popular use for mushrooms in the kitchen serves as pizza toppings, but today, I will tell you all about Magical Mushrooms: Lion’s Mane and how to prepare it for your meals. Jump to Recipe
Sometime during the dark night of the soul, none of my old tricks seemed to work. As I watch the storm and the darkness wrapping around my brain and my heart, the scale number went up. As I tossed and turned through the darkness of the starless night, the old nemesis, the ripper, was cackling by my head. I knew the feeling, I’ve been here before. There is a way out, but no matter how hard I tried, I couldn’t reach the door to the other side.
If you want to know if your meditation is working, listen to your inner dialog and observe your relationships.
Become friends with yourself. Once you learn how to treat yourself well, it will automatically translate into your relationships with others and the world.
Learn how to manage stress. In our culture, we demonize stress. Yet, stress is not something that happens to us but rather a physical reaction to our circumstances. Both pain and stress are reactions multiplied by resistance.
Cultivate focus.
Reduce brain chatter.
What if instead of telling you to “act your age,” I would ask you to act childish, free your mind, play, explore, experience awe, dream, and imagine? In 2020, I turned 45-earth-years-young. I still have many vibrant passions in life: mountains, writing, reading, music, the outdoors, teaching, practicing wellness, and I love animals! One of
“The best bridge between despair and hope is a good night’s sleep.” Matthew Walker After a poor night’s sleep, we all know how we feel–sluggish; we tend to overeat and feel a bit more on edge after we toss and turn at night. In contrast, we feel energized and ready to seize the day after
Why Should You Take A Bath?
Mainly, it just feels delicious! Secondly, based on this study, hot water immersion can improve heart health similarly to what is typically observed with exercise. Identical to the sauna, hot water immersion for eight weeks reduced arterial stiffness and thickness and decreased blood pressure. Add cold to it for a bonus – you would get the benefits of the contract showers, shaking, and all other meditation aspects that bath offers.