We need to stay open to grow. Here’s how.
Life has a way of hardening us. Our hearts break, ideas set, and beliefs become more tightly held with age and life experience. As all this crystallizes, we close off more and more over time. We often don’t recognize this happening, but it’s common, and it takes a toll. Closing off isn’t an attribute of […]
How (and why) to connect with your body now
It’s a catchphrase that often comes up in yoga classes and meditation recordings. Perhaps you’ve heard some version of “come into your body.” If you’ve wondered what that means, fair question. At face value, it doesn’t make any sense. My husband has been baffled by this for years. So today, I’d like to share how […]
How to listen to your body
“Listen to your body.” It’s a directive that comes up when we talk about how hard to workout, what and how much to eat, how much sleep to get, water to drink and more. It’s thrown around a lot and sometimes in deeper ways, too. “Go with your gut,” for instance, refers to following visceral […]
Somatic therapy channels the benefits of yoga, but you don’t have to work out
“Our issues are in our tissues.” This adage often comes up in somatic therapy, a relatively new field that’s spiked in popularity in recent years. The basic idea is that our bodies hold our traumas. Whereas traditional talk therapy focuses on our stories, emotions and cognitive processing, somatic methods incorporate this physical element as well. […]
Two Things To Try When You Can’t Sleep
Can’t sleep? You could count sheep. Or take Ambien. But if Ambien is too strong for you, and sheep do no more than rhyme with sleep, here are a few other things to try when shut-eye eludes. They’re mind and body tools that can help you relax physically, which in turn facilitates a calmer mind. […]
Your Body Knows Best
Our bodies give us information. One of my good friends throws up whenever she really needs to break up with someone. Physical cues aren’t always quite that pronounced, but they’re always there. Our bodies reflect something deeper. They don’t lie. They tell us if something’s good/bad…whether we should proceed or stop, and so much more. […]
How to Move “Bad Energy” Out of You
Today’s tip is for when you get cut off, someone irritates you, you’re feeling self-conscious, or anytime you’re generally bothered in any way. When any of that shit happens, take a step back, almost like you’re stepping outside of yourself, notice the narrative in your mind and how the experience feels inside you. Simply observe. […]