Are you subject to insomnia, or simply have difficulties to fall asleep? I compiled a few tips below to assist you setting the right conditions for you. My first suggestion is to create a routine so you are enjoying your dinner earlier in the evening. If it is doable, plan your day in such a … Continue reading My secrets for a good night sleep
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How stress affects YOU
What is happening when you are stressed? Stress can be external (think of a sudden loud noise) or internal (for example going into shock). It is a healthy response from your body to a stimulus. On the physiological level, the hormones that activates the fight or flight response are released and the energy and blood … Continue reading How stress affects YOU
How to take your practice off the mat
Take the what off the mat? It is very likely that throughout your experience of attending different type of Yoga classes, you would have heard the instructor saying to their students at the end of the session to "Take your Practice Off the Mat". And you wondered then "what are they talking about?", "What do … Continue reading How to take your practice off the mat
How to reclaim your body with yoga to overcome trauma
In the earlier posts, I discussed the Link differences between complex trauma and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder and shared some of my personal experience with mindfulness. Last week, I was focused on providing survivors and carers some tools to understand the impacts on the individuals and to start healing. Today, I will focus on yoga … Continue reading How to reclaim your body with yoga to overcome trauma
The tools to heal Complex Trauma
In the last blog post, I ventured on broadening your awareness on the meaning of Complex Trauma. This time, I would like to equip you with tool to assist you in dealing with it. Because if you, or someone you know, has experienced complex trauma, there ARE things you can do to help. One of … Continue reading The tools to heal Complex Trauma
What is Complex Trauma?
What is trauma? A dictionary definition states: “emotional shock following a stressful event or a physical injury, which may be associated with physical shock and sometimes leads to long-term neurosis.” Just as this short definition shows, there are different types of trauma may it be emotional or physical, in adult or life. The term Post … Continue reading What is Complex Trauma?
The power of mindfulness for trauma survivors
Let's first understand what trauma creates in your body. When affected by a traumatic event, the human body will create a series of defense mechanism to protect itself. It is important to note that the degree by which you are suffering will be different than what someone else might experience, as you are both unique … Continue reading The power of mindfulness for trauma survivors
This is my Periods’ best friend
What the heck is a menstrual cup? During my yoga teacher training had the joy of meeting with amazing people from around the world. A few of my fellow yogini were speaking so passionately about their great experience with the menstrual cup that I decided to try it out. I personally do not feel comfortable … Continue reading This is my Periods’ best friend
My Favorite On The Go Snack (bonus, it is Healthy too)
What’s your go to healthy snack recipe? I love having an apple with almond butter; I slice the apple and use it as a toast to spread the nut butter on it. It’s delicious and nutritious but now ideal when you are hiking or in the go and it can get messy quickly (I *may* … Continue reading My Favorite On The Go Snack (bonus, it is Healthy too)
3 tips to avoid getting a cold this winter
Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow. Let’s start off the year on the right foot and follow some simple tips to avoid catching a cold this winter. After the (potential) excess that the festive season brings in, it is essential to implement a routine to bring back the body and mind to a … Continue reading 3 tips to avoid getting a cold this winter