by Sonia Weirich | Jul 4, 2026 | Breath, Restore Balance, Yoga Therapy
Alternate Nostril Breathing is a simple yet profound practice that brings balance to both body and mind. By gently regulating the breath, it helps calm the nervous system, reduce stress and anxiety, improve mental clarity, and foster emotional resilience. From a yogic...
by Sonia Weirich | Jun 20, 2021 | Breath, COVID, Pain Relief, Restore Balance, Yoga Therapy
In the United Kingdom, yoga is now being offered through the national healthcare system. (Learn more here.) This initiative was in part prompted by those suffering from lingering, or new, symptoms post COVID-19 infection. These individuals have been termed COVID...
by Sonia Weirich | May 15, 2021 | Restore Balance
We all feel out of sorts at times and to varying degrees. Sometimes these moments can turn into days, months and years. How do we restore balance? Body-based practices are some of the quickest ways to restore balance. Why is this? This is because there are more...
by Sonia Weirich | May 15, 2021 | Restore Balance
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...
by Sonia Weirich | Mar 21, 2021 | Meditation, Yoga Therapy
Guided Meditation Opening Around the Pain (Adapted from Stephen Levine’s Pain Meditation I) Relax into your body. Bring awareness to the breath. Feel the body expanding and softening, in an oceanic rhythm, in tune with the breath. Bring awareness, to the area of...