Tranquil
Tranquil chicks are focused on staying centered in a city of crowded CTA trains and chaos. Silence the Blackberry; schedule some “me-time.”
New Year, New Way to Talk to Yourself
The beginning of the New Year commonly has individuals making resolutions and desiring new and better things to occur. For many people, these resolutions tend to fizzle about a month later. There may be many reasons for this, for example, lack of time, motivation, energy, etc. Perhaps one way to manage the distress, disappointment, or guilt that may
The Art of Gratitude: Some Thoughts
I was going to post on reframing and affirmations. I decided to add those in the coming weeks. Given we’re smack dab in the middle of holiday season, I thought it more fitting to post about the concept of gratitude. “Gratitude” is the art of being grateful for “something”. In these days and times, this can be challenging
What’s your pattern?
In the last blog, I explored how our thoughts influence what we may feel and what we do. When it comes to the experience of stress, there are certain types of thoughts or patterns that may influence the intensity of the “stress” experience. For example, when driving to work, I realize that I am going
Manage Your Stress through Cognitive Restructuring
I thought you stress-a-holics would find this topic interesting and help you manage those stress levels. Enjoy! ********** As I was exploring what to discuss in this entry, I remembered that I am doing a presentation on cognitive restructuring. Cognitive restructuring involves identifying “irrational” thoughts that negatively influence feelings and subsequent actions or behaviors. While
(Hot!) Yoga in the City
Beat the heat by finding zen tonight in Grant Park. Join Wanderlust and smartwater as they celebrate the modern culture of yoga with live music, vendors, and very special class for yogis of all ages and stages. The event kicks off at 5:00 at Butler Field with sounds from DJ Lady D. C9 by Champion’s
Yoga Journal Conference: Midwest
EVENT DATE
July 07, 2011
TIME
8:00AM
- 4:30PM
LOCATION
Grand Geneva Resort + Spa
ADDRESS
7036 Grand Geneva Way, Lake Geneva WI
WEBSITE
Yoga Journal returns to bring 30-plus master instructors teaching 100-plus classes and many free special events.
Why I Practice Yoga
Lately, I’ve been asking my self, ‘why do I practice yoga and what is driving me to learn more and even entertain beginning a teacher training?’ When I first started my practice four years ago, I had hoped to relieve stress and regain that childhood flexibility. Fair enough, but the reasons I now practice don’t
Trash the To-Dos for an Accomplishment List
“There’s too much I need to get done”, “I won’t really be present”, “I need more time”, are some things individuals will think and possibly say when “too much” stays “too much”. It’s not an uncommon experience that when stress seems to be more present, most people tend to keep focus on those things that
Mindfulness and Meditation for Stress Relief
I attended a mindfulness lecture a few weeks ago, which I thought was quite fitting with this month’s topic on meditation. Hearing the speaker discuss mindfulness affirmed how valuable this particular technique can be and the variety of ways that it can be used. Mindfulness is one skill that plays a part in the meditative
This Technique Could Keep You Stress Free for Good
Last month I introduced the concept of how stress may affect us physiologically and techniques to help manage some of that effect. When I discuss physiological techniques with clients, I introduce the idea that the five senses can provide a variety of strategies for managing stress. Our sense of smell, touch, taste, sight and sound
