I know what you’re thinking: Light therapy? You expect me to believe that sitting under a *special lamp* will make me less depressed? Surprisingly, it just might. Read on to find out how. What’s seasonal depression? Seasonal depression, seasonal affective disorder, and SAD all refer to the same thing. In the DSM-V, it’s listed asContinue reading “Does light therapy help seasonal depression?”
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Using Technology to take your Yoga Practice to the Next Level
Dear Readers, I am so excited to post an exclusive guest blog this week from wellness expert Shelia Johnson! Her bio is at the end of this post. In this blog post, Shelia explains technology can help you create or bolster an in-home yoga practice. I love her ideas, and can’t wait for you toContinue reading “Using Technology to take your Yoga Practice to the Next Level”
3 Common Myths about Self-Care
Self-care is anything you do to replenish your physical, emotional and spiritual energy. Self-care can be resting, having fun, or doing something kind for yourself, depending on your needs at any given point in time. Because it’s a relatively new concept, self-care is widely misunderstood. Keep reading if you’re interested in learning the truth aboutContinue reading “3 Common Myths about Self-Care”
4 Surprising Signs of Stress
I have had bad neck and shoulder pain since my early 20’s. It wasn’t until a year or two ago that I put the pieces together; whenever my neck and shoulder pain got worse, it was because my stress levels were off the charts. When I started doing yoga, practicing mindfulness, and generally taking better careContinue reading “4 Surprising Signs of Stress”