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
Happy August! I can’t believe that its here already, but August is upon us and fall is just around the corner. If you find yourself getting apprehensive about the fall weather, or the upcoming school year, don’t worry. It turns out mild anxiety is very common and there are some simple things that you can … 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
By Jashar Rentz We teachers joke in the staffroom that kids have made our hair turn gray. We all laugh it off, but underneath that joke we believe, to a degree, that it’s true. In the high school classroom, and in many of our jobs, we face stress and pressure. Whether it’s the high demands … Continued
Warning: the PDF attached to this post is a fairly dense research study…dry but really illuminating. The question of “what is a Naturopath?” is one of the most commonly asked in our profession, and there is no wonder why. Between what we see on TV, insurance companies, misinformation, and superstition, Naturopathic medicine is an enigma … Continued
Patients, Colleagues, Friends, and Community-Members, Summer is nearly here! But, are you ready for it? Do you feel the way you want to feel? Do you look the way you want to look? Well, we have an incredible opportunity to offer you to help you answer YES to both of those questions. Dr. Alison Kerns … Continued
Dr. Brooke Azie-Rentz The job of an antioxidant compound is to neutralize dangerous free radicals in your body, including your eyes. A few of the antioxidants that have been shown to be of particular benefit to your eyes include: Lutein – a naturally occurring carotenoid, found in green leafy vegetables, as well as yellow and orange … Continued
