This is one way I like to end (or begin) class. And it’s one I use all the time. While … More
Tag: Yoga & Stress
Body Scan – Progressive Relaxation
Progressive Relaxation is a common relaxation technique that involves what’s often called a Body Scan. You can find variations in … More
Book: Full Catastrophe Living by Jon Kabat-Zinn, Ph.D.
Jon Kabat-Zinn’s Full Catastrophe Living: Using the Wisdom of your Body and Mind to face Stress, Pain, and Illness is … More
Lovingkindness Meditation
Metta, or Lovingkindness, is a beautiful meditation that might be particularly helpful in anticipating family interactions and holiday stress. It’s … More
Book: The Relaxation Response
This is the classic book on the topic. Benson merges Eastern and Western thought nicely in a book that was … More
Walking Meditation
This is a great meditation practice for beginners, because it’s got you moving. It’s pretty Western-friendly, & it’s in a … More
What Can Yoga Do for Stress?
When we think about the fight-or-flight response, and yoga’s role in teaching us the relaxation response, there are a multitude … More
Book: The Science of Yoga – The risks & the rewards
William J. Broad’s The Science of Yoga delves into the history of the practice of yoga and the history of … More
Book: The Practical Neuroscience of Buddha’s Brain
This book is amazing!! It’s by Rick Hanson, Ph.D. and Richard Mendius, MD. It’s easy to read and easy to … More
GROUNDING YOGA 