by Mary | Nov 24, 2021 | Peace
Like many of you, I am deeply moved by Wednesday’s walkout. My 11-year-old daughter told me that, while walking with her classmates for 17 minutes, no one said a word. Noiseless, together. How was that? I asked. Powerful, she said. It was powerful. I hope she hangs...
by Mary | Oct 19, 2021 | mindfulness
The 4-7-8 breathing technique is based on pranayama breathing exercises. Pranayama is the ancient yogic practice of controlling your breath. These types of mindful breathing exercises have been shown to have many benefits for stress reduction and relaxation. The 4-7-8...
by Mary | Oct 6, 2021 | Body
Wall angels strengthen your back muscles and lengthen the muscles in the front of your neck, shoulders, and core. How to do them: Stand with your feet approximately 6–8 inches (about 15–20 cm) away from the wall. Rest your butt, back, shoulders, and head against the...
by Mary | Jul 31, 2021 | mindfulness
by Mary | Jul 31, 2021 | mindfulness
Is breath the missing pillar of health? Bestselling author James Nestor believes so. Nestor studied breath for more than a decade and found that 90% of us are breathing incorrectly, and by transitioning to nose breathing we can experience many immediate and...
