Yoga & The Nervous System

Shirtless young man meditating while practicing yoga sitting with hands clasped at beach against clear sky during sunset

As I lead my yoga class, I realized once more how much not only did those in my class needed the time to destress and recenter, but so did I. When we struggle with anxiety, depression or PTSD we can get stuck into a spiral of negative thinking and worry more than necessary. All that…… Continue reading Yoga & The Nervous System

Breaking Free: Understanding Why We Shut Down

It is natural for all of us to experience times in which we may shut down and feel the need to withdraw from a situation, person or the world in general. However, what happens when we do this most of the time? Can it be more harmful than helpful? — The answers to these questions…… Continue reading Breaking Free: Understanding Why We Shut Down

Managing Obsessive Thoughts

What I am going to share here are just some tips to hopefully help you manage obsessive thinking. Keep in mind, this article is based on my personal experience; what works for me; and based on my studies…it is not meant to replace your therapeutic sessions nor any medication you may be taking. At some…… Continue reading Managing Obsessive Thoughts

Love as a Language: Origin, Meaning, Union.

Over time some words get used so frequently that often one tends to start to deviate from their origin; as such we start to misuse the word to fit the society of the time. The word LOVE is not impervious to these changes. We seem to think of love in a very different way than…… Continue reading Love as a Language: Origin, Meaning, Union.