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Just some of the benefits of Qigong: Loosens Muscles and Builds Power Strengthens the Organs Improves Cardio-pulmonary Function Strengthens the Nerves Improves Vascular Function Helps Prevent Injury to Joints, Ligaments and Bones Speeds Recovery Time from Injuries and Operations Builds Athletic and Martial Arts Power Eases Stress and Balances Emotions For more benefits, see this fabulous article: http://www.care2.com/greenliving/the-twelve-benefits-of-qigong.html … [Read more...]
Many go through life blaming others and complaining about circumstances that prevent them from being happy. I hear phrases such as “My boss made me so mad” or “My son makes me so frustrated.” Or “The traffic jam I got stuck in made me so angry.” We cannot control external circumstances or other people, we can only control our reactions to them. In truth, no one has that power to make you feel in a certain way unless you allow feelings to surface. As soon as you feel frustration or irritation bubbling up in a situation, stop and reflect on what you’re feeling. Visualize yourself on the beach at … [Read more...]
We accept stress as normal but it can be extremely depleting to body and mind. There are numerous methods to help dismantle stress but one of the most powerful and empowering is to take mindful breaks throughout the day. Recent research in the neurosciences shows that relaxing the body and mind at 90-minute intervals throughout the day can be extremely beneficial to overall well being, focus and balance. Take a minute or two and try closing your eyes and taking some deep slow breaths. Then notice how you feel! Frustration, frenzy, anger, anxiety will all be reduced. If you don’t feel … [Read more...]
Here are just some of the many wonderful resources related to neuroscience and mindfulness... NeuroScience and NeuroPsychology: Daniel Amen, MD: www.amenclinics.com Daniel Siegel, MD: www.drdansiegel.com Rick Hanson, MD: www.rickhanson.net, www.wisebrain.org Jack Kornfield, PhD: www.jackkornfield.com Jon Kabat-Zinn, PhD: www.umassmed.edu Bonnie Badenoch, PhD, LMFT: www.brainwisetherapist.org Bessel van der Kolk, MD: www.traumacenter.org PsychAlive: www.psychalive.com National Institute for the Clinical Application of Behavioral Medicine: www.nicabm.com “The mind is … [Read more...]
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