Here's one reason and more....Reduction in Symptoms of Depression and Anxiety: Studies have demonstrated that meditation can reduce symptoms of depression and anxiety, making it an effective complementary approach in mental health treatment. Mindfulness-based cognitive therapy (MBCT) has shown promising results in preventing depression relapse​.

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After my initial years of teaching and practicing yoga, I recognized there was a gap in improving habitual movement patterns in the traditional vinyasa practice and I included more of my background and clinical work with neurologically impaired clients into my yoga practice. Intuitively, I surmised that the developmental work that I was doing with physical therapy clients would benefit all able-bodied people since we develop suboptimal postural and movement habits during our daily life. - Lara Heimann

In our fast-paced world, it is easy to overlook our own needs and well-being in the hustle of daily life. However, self-care and self-love are not just luxuries; they are fundamental practices essential for a balanced, healthy, and fulfilling life. Let’s delve into what self-care and self-love truly mean and why they are so important.

One of the fundamental aspects of mindfulness is awareness – becoming attuned to our thoughts, feelings, bodily sensations, and the environment around us. By bringing awareness to our experiences, we can break free from automatic pilot mode and gain deeper insight into the patterns of our minds.

What does “regular practice” mean or look like? Well, there can be many factors. Bottom line, it’s your practice and it’s up to YOU. There’s no one answer or one way. For today’s blog, we will be focusing on the physical practice of yoga.

Living Yoga didn’t come to me until I was in my 40s after 7 years or so in regular physical yoga practice. It found me in a lot of pain, destructive behavioral patterns, and a full lack of self-care or self-awareness.