Tag: mental health
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3 Tips to Shift Unwanted Reactions to Mindful Responses
Nothing wrong with cookies, or eating cookies, unless you’re allergic to that cookie or the eating of the cookies gets out of control and it causes you harm. It’s a funny analogy but, can you relate? And, oof, it’s the holidays, and sometimes those literal cookies can be a great temptation. Take a nibble if […]
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3 Simple Heart-Healthy Tips and Loving-kindness and Heart-opening Themes for Yoga and Meditation classes
February has become heart health awareness month because of Valentine’s Day. The American Heart Association spreads heart-health awareness with their Happy #HeartMonth campaign in February. I’m jumping on board teaching weekly themes in my classes related to nourishing our hearts physically, emotionally, mentally, and spiritually, and spreading the message of metta (loving kindness) and ahimsa […]
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The Four Agreements by Don Miguel Ruiz
November and December tend to be busy times in my life, not just because of the holidays but, also because my family is full of Sagittarius birthdays, including mine. 🙂 When life feels hectic and cluttered, I pause and gather up my tools to destress and focus: breathe, meditation, yoga, nature walks, and filling my […]