by Sonia Weirich | May 15, 2021 | Mudras, Restore Balance, Yoga Therapy
Our fingers are connected to energy channels in our body, to our nervous system and brain. By holding certain fingers we can help to calm down the energy channel and area of the brain that finger is associated with. These finger holds can be done on yourself or...
by Sonia Weirich | May 15, 2021 | Mudras, Restore Balance, Yoga Therapy
Mudras are like yoga poses for the hands. The hands are intimately connected to the nervous system. There is a huge portion of the brain dedicated to processing the sensory input from the hands. (Learn more about this here.) By placing the hands in certain...
by Sonia Weirich | Mar 22, 2020 | Meditation
What can we do when we are experiencing fear? 1. Become more present. Ground your awareness in the present moment by connecting with your body, breath, and the environment you are in. 2. Release thoughts and feel more. Let go of what your mind is telling you and sense...
by Sonia Weirich | Nov 22, 2019 | Sleep
Conscious breathing is a very powerful and effective tool to prepare for or to induce sleep. When we are stressed our breath is rapid, shallow and irregular. When we are relaxed our breath is slow, diaphragmatic and rhythmic. Through conscious breathing we can...
by Sonia Weirich | Nov 17, 2019 | Sleep
A good night’s sleep of 7-8 hrs is essential for overall health and well-being. At night while we are asleep important bodily processes occur that repair and restore our body, mind and heart. Lack of sleep inhibits these processes from occurring and can result...
