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There is a difference between alertness and awareness. Alertness is a state of being ready to react immediately to a stimulus. It activates the sympathetic nervous system, which prepares for a quick response. The body becomes ready to run or fight, but also to think...
The change of seasons can shake things up in a body and affect the balance of health. The roots of our systems, rhythms, and routines loosen. New order is about to be established, but hopefully not before a good cleansing. Here are several simple ways to support your...
by Elmo Shade There are simple ways to begin a mindfulness practice. It’s not mystical or magical; anyone can do this. 1. The Easy Way: The 3-Breath Technique (sit or stand) Picture an hourglass wide at the top & bottom with a narrow center. Breathe IN (count of...
Sleep is a complex biological process that is vital to our overall wellbeing. There are now 85 different recognized sleep disorders that affect almost 70 million Americans, and the long-term consequences of sleep loss are associated with a long list of chronic and...
by Elmo Shade CONTACT- Breath, Body, Sounds, 5 Senses The formal training of mindfulness takes place on the meditation cushion by re-directing the wandering attention. Breath and body awareness is the best place to start. By re-directing attention from the thinking...
from Elmo Shade The most common reasons people come to a Mindfulness Practice are Physical pain or chronic pain Emotional pain due to loss, death, or serious or potentially fatal diagnosis Inability to manage the day to day stressors of life The benefits of...
How would you answer this question, “What is the most important question you have ever been asked?” (and your answer CANNOT be “Will you marry me?”). Over 8 years ago, as I sat as a student in a class called Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR), I was...
Babies are better at breathing than almost all of us. They instinctually breathe with their whole bodies, flooding every cell with oxygen. As adults, most of us have forgotten what a full breath feels like. But breathing is crucial not only our respiratory system, but...