by Laurie Hyland Robertson | Dec 19, 2024 | Cancer Care, Managing Anxiety, Stress, & Depression, Yoga Therapy for Specific Needs
Even when we focus on the physical aspects of yoga, which are really just a small part of the practice and philosophy of this “technology for living,” we tend to notice mental and emotional effects. Researchers know this, too, and their work is an...
by Deb McDermott | Mar 28, 2024 | Yoga Therapy for Specific Needs, Yoga Therapy Tools & Techniques
The term triggering has been widely used in recent years, partly because of our increasing understanding of how our nervous systems and bodies work with our psychology. According to Dennis Pelon, PhD, a clinical psychologist and IAYT-certified yoga therapist who...
by Deb McDermott | Jan 25, 2024 | Chronic Illness & Recovery, Lifestyle & Prevention, Yoga Therapy & Mental Health
Many people think of yoga as an activity that helps them become more flexible in their bodies. More recently, yoga practices have been associated with the health benefits of stress reduction, especially as we learn how chronic stress contributes to physical and mental...
by Laurie Hyland Robertson | Oct 12, 2023 | Chronic Illness & Recovery, Managing Anxiety, Stress, & Depression, Pranayama, Yoga Therapy & Mental Health
The World Federation for Mental Health (WFMH) designates October 10 as World Mental Health Day. In honor of efforts like these to raise awareness, promote access to care, and de-stigmatize issues around mental health we’ve put together a quick overview of yoga...
by Deb McDermott | Sep 14, 2023 | Chronic Illness & Recovery, Lifestyle & Prevention, Mantra, Sleep & Fatigue, Trauma-Informed Approach, Yoga Therapy & Mental Health
A recent article in The New York Times declared that yoga “really is as healthy as people say,” listing a convincing number of potential health benefits including Stress relief Better sleep Improved cognition Reduced back pain Improved balance, strength, and...
