Judith Hanson Lasater, PhD, PT, refers to restorative yoga as an “antidote to stress” (Shambala Publications 2011). It is a gentle, slow, entirely floor-based practice using props to support the body. Poses are generally maintained for 3–10 minutes. While a person may experience some stretch sensation, stretching is not the goal. The goal is to deeply release tension and relax.
Read MoreThe holiday season can bring us joy as we gather with family and friends to share meals, make memories and celebrate the end of the year. But the responsibilities of planning and preparing to keep traditions alive can bring new sources of stress that can threaten our everyday calm. Here are five of the most common sources of stress during the holiday season, and some healthy coping mechanisms,
Read MoreTo perform at our best in crucial conversations, marrying mindful intentions with mindful actions helps to ensure that we can make good on our good intentions. The ABC method empowers us to communicate more mindfully by arriving fully (A), practicing grounded curiosity breathing (B), and connecting with an unfolding moment of conversation by invoking a generous interpretation (C).
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