How do you get your energy back after having the flu? A story of stress,...
I awoke sick on Saturday morning. At first I had a bad sore throat. I thought it was strep. Drank lemon echinacea Throat Coat tea, sprayed a throat numbing liquid, and took two Alleves. Ate breakfast....
View ArticleYoga for stress reduction
When talking to my former yoga teacher, who not only taught me but trained me to be a yoga teacher, last week, I told her I’d like to get more people attending my restorative yoga classes. She gave me...
View ArticleAn interview with Stephen Porges: polyvagal theory, or how the nervous system...
Nexus, Colorado’s Holistic Health and Spirituality Journal. This interview with Dr. Stephen Porges, whose career is based on understanding the evolution of the human nervous system, outlines some of...
View ArticleNow relax, dammit, and get more done!
Great op-ed piece in the New York Times (if you’re able to get past the paywall) by Tony Schwartz about how stressful it is for most people with jobs. Relax! You’ll Be More Productive mentions the...
View ArticlePolyvagal theory, applied
I’m summarizing polyvagal theory, originated by Dr. Stephen Porges, from a 10:48-minute video interview of him. I’m doing this for my own understanding, and I want to share because it’s a new way of...
View ArticleSubjective measures of relaxation: what would you add?
How do you know you’re relaxed? I have a hunch that most people think they relax sometimes, but compared to people who’ve explored relaxation, they are not. Relaxing with a beer, with friends, in...
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