by TAadministrator | Dec 23, 2014 | Brain, Stress
As a child I had strong intuition. I felt things intensely. I was open to the idea that there was more to us than just what we can label and see. As an 8 or 9-year-old, I remember standing in the airport bathroom en route to ski in France. I was wearing a yellow...
by TAadministrator | Oct 21, 2014 | Brain, Habits, Mindfulness, Stress
Yoga is a journey of self discovery. We explore the relationship between our body and breath on the mat. We notice where our mind goes in certain poses, where our mind goes when we meditate (How to Meditate, one-minute video; three-minute audio for adults or kids) or...
by TAadministrator | Sep 4, 2014 | Habits, Mindfulness, Stress
Between a third to almost a half of 18-65 year-old Americans fall asleep unintentionally during the day. Just ponder that for a moment. As many as 45% of American fall asleep BY MISTAKE every day. Think about those people who are driving buses, trucks or trains; or...
by TAadministrator | Sep 24, 2013 | Stress
Schools and universities are back in session. The leaves are starting to fall from the plane trees in my neighborhood. One day we need our wellington boots, the next we need sunscreen. I find myself wanting the weather to commit one way or the other. I desire the...
by TAadministrator | Apr 24, 2013 | Stress
(This article also appears in the Partners to Empowerment April Newsletter). How Does Stress Occur? Our bodies are cleverly designed to react to stress. When we detect a stressful event, stress hormones such as adrenaline, cause our blood to move from the brain and...
