I am a strong woman. I could argue that this is the hardest story I have ever written. It is a personal story involving self-discovery, confusion, anger, ignorance, laughter, and last but certainly not least authenticity. I say “authenticity” because I want to be real with you, my reader, and do what I can to paint my story in a way that is helpful. Anxiety took form in … [Read more...]
Yoga for Anxiety and Panic Attacks
Yoga Journal, Dr. Timothy McCall, May 7, 2012 Many of the principles discussed in my last column,Yoga for Stress and Burnout, are applicable to anxiety and panic attacks, as those are in many ways exaggerated forms of stress. Both conditions are marked by a rajasic (agitated) state of mind and by what is known in Ayurveda as vata derangement. And both respond to various yogic … [Read more...]
Finding Yourself- Yoga, Tea and Everything in Between
Finals, Work, Friends, School, Family, Relationships. Balancing it all may include side effects of: nervousness, tension, irritability, insomnia, dizziness, sweating, difficulty concentrating, aggravation, panic attacks... and the list goes on. This is my last year of college but somehow it just happens to be the most difficult. The work load had become intense; I’ve even … [Read more...]