Category Archives: Stress Management
Tai Chi: A Moving Meditation
Understanding Tai Chi Chuan Breathe in, breathe out. Let your chest rise, now let it fall. Shift your body weight to your left leg and stretch your arms out to the left, now slowly sway your arms and your body … Continue reading
Filed under Fitness, Nutrition and Weight Loss, Stress Management
Laughter as a Healing Tool and Stress Reliever
Can laughter really help us heal? Anecdotal evidence and some studies seem to point in that direction. Scientists aren’t sure. But why wait for them to figure it out? Just yuck it up. It certainly can’t hurt. Scientists know that … Continue reading
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Owning a Pet Could Be Good For Your Health
You’ve had a horrible day. Your car was hit in the parking lot, you missed a project deadline, and you’re starving. You juggle your briefcase and keys, open the front door, and are greeted by a lop-sided grin and wagging … Continue reading
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Yoga Styles and Finding the Right Teacher
Jane E. says her daily practice of yoga makes her more flexible, improves her concentration, and gives her an aerobic workout as well. “It’s a really comprehensive kind of exercise that not only affects my physical well-being, but creates an … Continue reading
Stress Management Through Meditation
Meditation involves focusing your mind continuously on one thought, word (mantra), object, or mental image for a period of time. It can also involve focusing on your breathing or on sensations in your body. The goal of meditation is to … Continue reading
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