As an Urban Zen Integrative Therapist,(UZIT) I've witnessed many times how the simple mindfulness practices of UZIT decrease stress, anxiety, exhaustion, insomnia and pain. 2020 and the beginning of 2021 has been a year of challenge and change for so many of us! A year in which healthcare workers who have weathered the pandemic are … Continue reading 3 Quick Tips to Combat Burnout for Healthcare Professionals
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Sabbath Moments
Recently in our final days of onsite training for Urban Zen at Wexner Heritage Village, the Rabbi Cary Kozberg joined us to deliver a most inspiring maybe even, life changing speech. He commented that Urban Zen offers people "Sabbath moments" in their daily busy, stressful lives. He spoke about the Sabbath as a time to … Continue reading Sabbath Moments
Exhale
Ahhhh! Doesn't that feel better? This is a time of year when our 'to do list' gets longer and longer and we run around practically holding our breath. Sometimes in Urban Zen we advise a patient/client to notice their exhale. This can often slow their breath rate and relieve feelings of anxiety. … Continue reading Exhale
Bhramari
Bhramari (pronounced brah mah REE), which means the "buzzing of the bees" according to Dr. Timothy McCall. Bhramari is a breath practice that activates the parasympathetic nervous system, the calming nervous system by lengthening the exhalation. Bhramari can help reduce anxiety and bring one's focus into the present moment. I recently taught Bhramari in … Continue reading Bhramari
Put on Your Oxygen Mask First
If you've ever flown before, you've heard this statement, "In the event of an emergency and the oxygen masks drop down, please put your mask on first before assisting children or others." This serves as a reminder that we need to care for ourselves before we can care for others. As women, it is part … Continue reading Put on Your Oxygen Mask First
Parent and Child Yoga Minutes
The truth of the matter is that I have reaped so many benefits from my yoga and meditation/mindfulness practice that yes, I would love for my entire family to practice on a daily basis with me. I will say, my daughter does enjoy going to class with me when she is not hanging with her … Continue reading Parent and Child Yoga Minutes
Feel Your Feet
Last night on my way home from work I received a phone call from my husband that he and my children were at the emergency room. My daughter had fallen and hit her head. They wanted to be sure she did not suffer a major concussion. I felt my feet on the gas and … Continue reading Feel Your Feet
Spring Cleaning Week 4
It is popular in our culture to say how busy you are. As a parent, we can feel pressured to be on every committee and sign our children up for several sports, piano lessons, art lessons and, encourage them to achieve top grades. Now, don't get me wrong, I know there are many well … Continue reading Spring Cleaning Week 4
Spring Cleaning Week 2
Clutter can leave us feeling bogged down energetically as well as mentally. When I have clutter, I have trouble focusing and getting things done. I feel a sense of underlying low level anxiety and stress. I, like many of you, do not have entire days off when I can clean and de-clutter so I'm left … Continue reading Spring Cleaning Week 2
Week 4 Meditation/Mindfulness Journey
This week I would like to invite you to try a meditation/visualization practice. After the birth of my daughter, 14 years ago, ( wow, really), I went through a period of my life with high anxiety. This anxiety was keeping me from doing fun things around others and hurting my marriage. I started seeing a … Continue reading Week 4 Meditation/Mindfulness Journey
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