Thich Nhat Hanh Speaks about Walking Meditation
Here is a lovely video of Thich Nhat Hanh, talking about his walking mediation. I readily admit to thinking about it but not slowing down enough while walking my dogs.
Continue reading →Walking the Dogs
Hi there! So nice of you to drop by again. It’s spring and I was just walking my dogs. Do you have dogs to walk? If not, how do you take little mental health breaks during your day? Sometimes when … Continue reading →
Creatures of Habit, Part Two
Hi Friends, Welcome back. Yesterday we were talking about being Creatures of Habit and I promised to tell you about me. I remember being horrified to realize that I was contracting my neck severely, every time I moved, and then … Continue reading →
Creatures of Habit
We are creatures of habit, or so they say. But are we really? Are you willing to admit to it? I do. I readily admit to being a creature of habit, and I propose that habits are good – as … Continue reading →
Use Your Head and Come to Your Senses
Here’s an article written by the MS Foundation* about the Alexander Technique. Posted here for download with permission. Click on this link to read the article. This is very useful information for anyone as it’s a good article that outlines … Continue reading →
Asthma and Alexander Technique
It’s spring and allergies are in bloom right along with all the pretty flowers. Do you sneeze, or do your eyes get a little red? Allergy season can be miserable for many of us, but for people with asthma, it … Continue reading →
Will Rogers and a New Perspective.
Will Rogers said, “If you find yourself in a hole, stop digging.” Maybe you’re wondering how on earth what the most popular and highest paid actor in Hollywood in the 1930’s said could possible coincide with helping your stiff neck … Continue reading →
March is MS Awareness Month
Have you ever met someone with Multiple Sclerosis (MS)? It could be that you have, and don’t even know it; over 2.5 million people worldwide are living with MS. Some famous people who live with this include Montel Williams and … Continue reading →
Chronic Pain: Breaking the Cycle
A very dear friend recently brought my attention to an article about chronic pain, and a possible connection with the Alexander Technique. Here’s the article: Chronic Pain Harms Brain’s Wiring Friday, Feb. 8, 2008 (HealthDay News) The article discusses a … Continue reading →
Wherever You Are, You’re Up!
When you are centered and grounded in your body you are centered and grounded in your Self. Do you want to try and prove it to yourself? Try slumping in your chair. Let your chin come rest on your chest, … Continue reading →