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...
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...
This human image is known as the sensory homunculus. It represents the portion of the brain dedicated to the sensory input receive from the different parts of the body. Notice the hands are huge! This is why hand placement, known as nyasa in yoga, is such an...
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...
