True and Useful . . . and Kind
Seek and say what is true and useful with kindness for self and others.
Yoga is a mind and body practice with a 5,000-year history in ancient Indian philosophy, which combines physical postures, breathing exercises and meditation or relaxation. Yoga can benefit your mind, body and soul by helping to reduce stress, improve breathing and enhance your well-being. Yoga’s blend of physical and mental practices makes it a holistic…
It may sound like an obvious reminder, but if you stop and pay attention at any moment during the day, you’ll probably notice that your breathing is often so shallow as to be almost undetectable. Not only are you depriving your body of oxygen, one of its most vital nutrients, but you’re missing many opportunities…
Acupressure Therapy is a type of bodywork that involves pressing specific points on the body with the fingers, knuckles, and palms to relieve pain, reduce stress, and promote general good health. Developed in China more than 5,000 years ago, perhaps out of the natural human instinct to hold or rub a place on the body…
Three key factors in maintaining our bodies as we age are flexibility, strength and balance. When we’re younger most of us take these qualities for granted (unless we’re injured or disabled), but the passage of time can bring reminders of their capacity to enhance or diminish our quality of life and overall wellness. Flexibility allows…
According to the theory of Acupressure*, a point known as the Sea of Tranquility may help reduce the effects of stress and restore a sense of calm.
According to the theory of Acupressure, there are three areas – on your wrist, your face, and the back of your head – that may be helpful if you’re having difficulty falling asleep. Gently press on the specified points and surrounding areas using your fingertips, steadily or with a small circular massage motion, for approximately…
Calm Abiding refers to a Buddhist meditation practice (shamatha) that seeks to quiet the mind. Its primary aim is to train the mind to reach a kind of focused concentration by allowing it to settle in with the experience of many thoughts constantly flowing through.
This classic book encourages you to keep from letting the little things in life drive you crazy. In thoughtful and insightful language, author Richard Carlson suggests ways to calm down in the midst of your incredibly hurried, stress-filled life.