Today, yoga plays a vital role in mindbody therapy and is integrated into various therapeutic practices. Research shows that consistent yoga practice can effectively reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression, and stress, common issues in modern life.

If you’re curious about how to begin a mindfulness and meditation practice, you’re in the right place. Let’s explore some practical, friendly ways to bring mindfulness into your routine, with a few personal stories sprinkled in to keep things real.

Learn how to strengthen your relationship with yourself, and explore how self-love, acceptance, and positivity can improve your emotional well-being

Mental health is something we all have, yet it often feels like a hidden part of our well-being. But over the years, I’ve learned mental health is about thriving, growing, and living fully. That’s why mental health awareness is so important. It opens doors to understanding, compassion, and practical support that can transform lives.

Welcoming sandalwood essential oil is like beginning an ancient journey towards self-discovery and inner peace. The luxurious and exotic scent of sandalwood takes us to a sacred place where calmness and equilibrium are found. Its warm, earthy fragrance calms the senses, centers the mind, and elevates the spirit.

The scent of Rose essential oil is a transformative experience that harmonizes our inner elements. Throughout history, the delicate and silky aroma of this flower has captured the essence of love at its peak. Its harmonious blend of cooling and tension-relieving qualities offers protection and insight for those navigating life's challenges.

That's where everyday mindulfness comes in - a powerful tool that can help us become more mindful, get in touch with our inner selves

Self-care! To supplement your nutrition during pregnancy and in the fourth trimester, making smoothies is a great healthy habit.

Post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a painful, frightening and frustrating condition.

Everyday pleasures and absorbing hobbies can have lasting effects on well-being. How effective are everyday stress management techniques in helping keep a person healthy? How strongly do everyday happy events affect you? Let’s take a look at one of my favorite studies! Dr. Arthur Stone found that a small pleasant everyday event boosts the immune system for two to three days, while a small, everyday stressful event depresses the immune system for about a day. For example, D

Originally posted May 8, 2019. Attachment theory is a complex, broad theory that encompasses human, primate and mammalian behavior. It’s...

In my work as a perinatal psychotherapist, I have had the honor of hearing many women’s oral histories about their childbirth experiences. I often sit with women who have nearly died during childbirth — most commonly due to hemorrhage. **Due to the confidential and deeply personal nature of my work, I never share identifying information about clients. Today, I want to speak about the intersection of maternal mortality and post-traumatic stress after childbirth (PTSD following

Originally posted December 4, 2018. Does Oprah’s Daily Gratitude Journal Really Work? Let’s take a look at this idea of gratitude. ...

Self-Care: Essential Oils for Emotional Support Safety note: Please realize that self-treatment has its limitations. You must seek professional help for any chronic, lingering or severe emotional or psychological symptoms you are experiencing. The use of essential oils for emotional support is discussed here as just one piece of the pie in your healing, as complementary care only. In addition, this website promotes the safe use of essential oils by these methods only: i

Hobbies are more than pastimes — they are powerful supports for mental health. Immersive, creative activities promote focus, mastery, and the restorative state of mind known as flow.

Originally posted November 19, 2018. Veterans Yoga Project Yoga for Emotional Healing PTSD Veterans Yoga Project (VYP) is a nonprofit organization that specializes in helping veterans gain access to the healing benefits of yoga with a program called Mindful Resilience. Thanks to the efforts of VYP, the Mindful Resilience yoga program is being used to help veterans and active-duty military personnel heal from the emotional, physical and psychological aspects of war t

It’s wise to stick to your scheduled check-ups and also judiciously calling your doctor when there is something suspicious going on. But extreme self-doubt isn’t a healthy mental habit. If you need some support in maintaining your emotional balance, don’t be afraid or ashamed to seek out and talk to a therapist.

Originally posted March 29, 2018. What are the chakras? The word chakra literally means wheel or vortex (Eden, 1998). According to yogic...

Originally posted March 27, 2018. Sarah was the witness of an accident where a car struck and instantly killed two pedestrians. She had...

Originally posted March 13, 2018. Years ago, my son had a wonderful first grade teacher. She was creative and kind. The kids all loved her! During St. Patrick’s week, she told her classroom that they might see tiny, happy leprechauns about! She left out some nickels for the leprechauns. The children were all very excited about this and kept watching to see if a leprechaun might come to collect the nickels! One morning, when the children came in, the nickels were gone