by Shannon Funk, RYT About Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) GERD, also known as acid reflux or acid indigestion, is a common condition. It occurs when the valve malfunctions and stomach acids rise up into the esophagus. This results in a chronic burning sensation in the throat and chest area and can lead to a multitude … Continued
Methods for Bringing Peace to a Chaotic World by Nelson Valentin, OMD Meditation for mental health is a great technique to reduce stress or anxiety; and research shows that it may also help improve your mood, promote healthy sleep patterns, improve memory, and help with depression and pain. There are two major types of meditation, … Continued
In this fast-paced world, it is easy to get caught up in the hustle and bustle of daily life and forget to take care of ourselves. But maintaining good health is crucial for leading a happy and sustainable life. With the right habits and mindset, you can prioritize self-care and improve your overall well-being. In … Continued
by Patti Shelton, MD, RYT In Chinese medicine, fall is all about the lungs and the colon. In thinking about these two organs, I realized that there’s a connection between them that’s stronger than many people might realize. And the name of that connection is the vagus nerve. The vagus nerve is one of the … Continued
By Lori Ferry’ RYT, Reiki Master Teacher A Yoga class often begins with the instructor inviting students to silently “set an intention”. In my very first yoga class, I heard the phrase, “set your intention” and literally thought to myself, “What does THAT mean”? What is an intention? An intention can be something deeply … Continued
by Michelle Jellinghaus, RYT Anxiety springs from an agitated mind. The second Sutra in Patanjali’s Yoga Sutra (an ancient text containing a series of briefly stated yogic truths) defines yoga as “the stilling of the changing states of the mind.” All yoga practices have this mental steadiness as their goal – asana, pranayama, meditation – all … Continued
By Lori Ferry’, RYT & Reiki Master Teacher Practicing yoga can not only be an effective stress reliever, but also a way to ease symptoms of anxiety. By consciously focusing the attention on the breath and the body simultaneously, yoga can help to relieve anxiety while also releasing physical tension. Stress can reveal itself … Continued
By Lori Ferry’, RYT and Reiki Master Teacher This restorative posture gets blood flowing in the opposite direction allowing gravity to reverse the effects on our body, making it good for most any ailment including arthritis, high or low blood pressure, respiratory ailments, and menopause. Legs-Up-the-Wall Pose Benefits:
By Shannon Funk, RYT Much of yoga practice or breath work or even meditation has a purpose, and that purpose can be very individual, but there seems to be no denying that across the board practitioners tend to feel a sense of opening into their center, discovering something about themselves in one way or another, … Continued
by Lori Ferry, RYT and Reiki Master Teacher What is Reiki? The awareness that an unseen energy flows through all living things and directly affects the quality of a person’s health has been part of the wisdom of many cultures since ancient times. This life energy goes by many names: qi in China, ki in … Continued
