Not taking things personally is always a challenge, and I often think back to Don Miguel Ruiz’s Four Agreements when I’m confronting that challenge. However, not taking things personally with a body filled with pregnancy hormones is at least 10x greater. The unity of body, mind and spirit has never been more obvious to me. Trying to find balance when one or two of these areas get out of whack feels near impossible. Awareness is helpful, along with deep breaths and a bit of perspective. Not reacting, which does not mean not feeling or thinking, is often the best outcome I can hope for.
Still, if you ever have the opportunity, do whatever you can to not aggravate a pregnant woman. When in doubt, don’t say it, and if you aren’t certain what action to take, just ask what she prefers and then do it. Seriously. If you are still having to do this months after the baby comes, then you can have a heart to heart to talk about it. Until then, just love, accept and support her. It’s the best gift.
Health Benefits of Meditation -
“Even ten minutes of meditation a day will help alleviate stress.
Some of the health benefits of meditation are:-
Reduces anxiety attacks as it lowers the levels of blood lactate.
Builds self confidence.
Increases serotonin which influences moods and behavior. Low levels of serotonin are associated with depression, headaches and insomnia.
Enhances energy, strength and vigor.
Helps keep blood pressure normal
Reduces stress and tension
Creates a state of deep relaxation and general feeling of wellbeing
Helps with P.M.T.
Increases concentration and strengthens the mind
Helps reduce heart disease
Helps with weight loss”
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“When I practice, I’m a philosopher, when I teach, I’m a scientist, when I demonstrate, I’m an artist.” —
B.K.S Iyengar
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“Smile with all your heart,
Breathe with every cell of your body,
Be grateful for everything you have.”
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Why Down Dog is So Good for You -
“Downward-Facing Dog Has Your Back
From an acupuncture perspective, downward-facing dog has gained its rightful place at the top of the yoga-pose heap because it activates the “Bladder channel.”
The Bladder channel, sometimes referred to as tai yang, is the longest channel in the body. It has 67 acupuncture points that run from the inner eye, up and over the head, down the entire spine and posterior leg, along the side of the foot and ending at the pinkie toe.
The location of the Bladder channel is significant because the back in acupuncture is considered the most yang — the most external, superficial — part of the body. It is our initial connection with the outside world.
The Bladder channel, since it takes up such significant territory on the back, is our first line of defense against invaders from the external environment — cold, wind, germs, pollen, etc. For this reason, points along the Bladder channel are frequently selected to get rid of cold and flu symptoms, and to boost immunity.
Downward-facing dog elongates the entire Bladder channel, enabling flow and strengthening the body’s primary defense mechanism.”
- Sara Calabro, The Huffington Post (click link above for full article)
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What every patient should be prescribed. Unfortunately, it’s so much easier to take a pill.
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“Yoga is virtuosity in becoming yourself.”
—
Dr. Douglas Brooks