relaxation response

Visual Meditation for ‘Rest & Digest’ (6 Breaths/Minute)

Last post, I shared some information about how slow, rhythmic breathing stimulates the vagus nerve which then in turn quells the stress response and encourages the relaxation response.  Furthermore, studies have validated that one of the best ways to induce ‘rest and digest’ is by slowing our breathing rate to 6 breaths per minute.  We …

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Remake Yourself…

As human beings, our greatness lays not so much in being able to remake the world as in being able to remake ourselves.   ~Mahatma Ghandi **************************************************** What a thought-provoking and powerful statement!  I think it’s especially applicable in today’s world where so much change and so many challenges are presenting themselves. It can feel overwhelming …

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Got Tension?

Maybe the better question to ask is “Who DOESN’T have tension?!”  For the majority of us, experiencing a certain level of mental and physical tension has become commonplace. In this context, tension can be defined as: 1.  A strained state or condition resulting from forces acting in opposition to each other 2.  Mental or emotional …

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