Meditation has been a wellness tool for thousands of years because it’s simple and it works. Anyone of any age or physical ability can apply the most basic meditation types and techniques to experience physical and emotional benefits.
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One in 5 Americans is sleep deprived. If that includes you, are you aware of the impacts it has on your health? In a recent Discover article, researchers suggested that lack of sleep (along with stress and loneliness) can weaken your immune system. So let’s look at simple but effective changes you can start making today to start a routine of bedtime relaxation and ultimately regular, restorative sleep.
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When we hear the term psychedelics, many of us think back to stories from the 1960s when people took (or tripped) on these drugs and had mind-altering experiences. But did you know that there are several drugs that fall under this umbrella of psychedelics, each with its own promising benefits for those suffering from conditions such as PTSD and depression? We have entered a new and very promising time in the treatment of mental wellness.
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The chakra system is my go-to methodology to support my clients and take care of my own well-being. These days most people have heard about the chakra system.
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Simply put, Reiki is a Japanese biofield/energy healing technique that promotes stress reduction, deep relaxation, and healing by channeling universal life energy and supporting good health. The energy channeled by a practitioner to a client is then used by the client for self-healing. How does the client do this?
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According to The American Psychiatric Association, it will affect 30% of Americans at some point in their lives. So you are not alone. I am going to share 5 ways that you can manage your anxiety that I’ve found effective and we’ll practice one together. None of them cost any money, they simply require you to take a few moments and apply these self-care techniques.
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So let’s explore mainstream mental health practices in Corporate America and see whether they meet the considerable demand for employee mental health support. It is true that the hardships of the pandemic have made discussions over mental health more mainstream.
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Over the years, friends and clients have shared the challenges they face with their adolescent’s mental health. Since the start of the pandemic, these families have been confronted with even greater difficulties. They are not alone. What was already a serious issue has now become a dire situation in the U.S. with serious consequences not only for these young people and their families but also for our communities and economy.
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Memories of our parents’ stern voices telling us to sit up straight still makes many of us straighten up (even in middle age). Did you ever wonder about the effects of bad posture on your health? Let’s take a deeper dive into good posture.
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The benefits of yoga for mental health have been well documented. Yoga keeps you in the present moment by requiring you to focus on your breath and experiencing a pose throughout the body. It trains the mind to pivot from a focus on either the past or the future, which are linked to depression and anxiety.
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According to the World Health Organization (WHO):
Globally, one in seven 10-19-year-olds experiences a mental disorder, accounting for 13% of the global burden of disease in this age group.
Depression, anxiety and behavioral disorders are among the leading causes of illness and disability among adolescents.
Suicide is the fourth leading cause of death among 15-19 year-olds.
The consequences of failing to address adolescent mental health conditions extend to adulthood, impairing both physical and mental health and limiting opportunities to lead fulfilling lives as adults.
Although older adults experience some of the same wellness challenges as other members of society, a healthy lifestyle for senior citizens does include some targeted concerns. It is helpful to review practices for healthy aging through a wellness paradigm.
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From a yogic perspective, the breath (prana) is your life force. Yama translates to control. So controlling your breath is the true meaning of pranayam. So why would you want to control your breath? Isn’t it something that we do unconsciously to survive? I’ll answer that question in a bit.
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The gong is an ancient instrument that has been used for therapeutic purposes, as well as for military and spiritual services. Records of its use go back to the 6th century in China. Gong sound therapy, which encourages healing through vibration, is one of the easiest ways to combat the effects of stress and anxiety - major causes of illness.
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If you’re like me, it takes a while before I try something new. So even though we are already a few months into the new year, let’s look at the top 5 yoga trends that many of us are searching online. Look at your lifestyle, and particularly what your routine will be like as the world opens up more. What will support you in creating the greater inner stillness, vibrancy and well-being that is yoga?
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One of the first questions I often get from new Kundalini Yoga students is about Kundalini awakening or rising. There is a lot of curiosity and even concern about how to make it happen and if it’s something they should try to avoid.
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Vibrational healing methods represent new ways of dealing with illness. Practitioners of subtle energy medicine attempt to correct dysfunction in the human organism by manipulating invisible yet integral levels of human structure and function. Healing at the level of human subtle energy anatomy is predicated upon the new physics understanding that all matter is, in fact, a manifestation of energy
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So your company is ready to start a corporate wellness program. It’s a smart investment. A study by the Harvard Business Review found that for every dollar invested in wellness, companies average a return of $2.71 by way of increased productivity, decreased absenteeism, and reduced healthcare cost.
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Before you make your health and wellness resolutions for 2022, check out some of the top wellness trends predicted for 2022. In my research for this blog, I was happy to see that the movement to a. more conscious and holistic approach to wellness going a bit further than in the past.
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As companies shift to a hybrid workforce, it is an important time for them to review their employee wellness programs to both meet the needs of their employees and ultimately benefit the corporation with a strong and productive workforce.
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