Over the years, friends and clients have shared the challenges they face with their adolescent’s mental health. Since the start of the pandemic, these families have been confronted with even greater difficulties. They are not alone. What was already a serious issue has now become a dire situation in the U.S. with serious consequences not only for these young people and their families but also for our communities and economy.
Read MoreThe benefits of yoga for mental health have been well documented. Yoga keeps you in the present moment by requiring you to focus on your breath and experiencing a pose throughout the body. It trains the mind to pivot from a focus on either the past or the future, which are linked to depression and anxiety.
Read MoreAccording to the World Health Organization (WHO):
Globally, one in seven 10-19-year-olds experiences a mental disorder, accounting for 13% of the global burden of disease in this age group.
Depression, anxiety and behavioral disorders are among the leading causes of illness and disability among adolescents.
Suicide is the fourth leading cause of death among 15-19 year-olds.
The consequences of failing to address adolescent mental health conditions extend to adulthood, impairing both physical and mental health and limiting opportunities to lead fulfilling lives as adults.
Learning to control your breath, not only supports you to live your daily life with greater ease, it may also help you live longer.
Read MoreAccording to FlexJobs survey, “Overwork/unplugging is the biggest challenge for remote workers. “ Don’t worry, you’re not alone. Let’s walk through a mental check-in and look at ways to take care of our mental well-being for greater joy and well-being. Spoiler alert - it includes gong sound therapy!
Read MoreAs your organization transitions to a post-COVID environment, you may be considering a team building event to re-establish a more cohesive work force and plan for achieving your organization’s goals in this new environment .How do you maximize your investment and achieve your goals in a fresh, innovative way? Bring in the gongs!
Read MoreAre you looking for a new fun family or group activity to do over the summer or really at any time for that matter? Gong sound therapy is it!
Read MoreAnxiety is not a condition that you can simply turn off or should ignore. You might be surprised that symptoms of anxiety can include insomnia, headache, as well as heart palpitations. You are probably not surprised to learn that Harvard Medical School research found that yoga can reduce anxiety and provide additional health benefits. But you may not know which postures are most beneficial to reduce anxiety.
Read MoreWe all know the importance of wearing a mask and social distancing to take care of our physical health. But chances are we are not taking as good care of our mental health. Take this opportunity to begin to incorporate simple ways to elevate your mood and more easily cope with the challenges of the day. There are many things outside of our control. Here are a few things you have total control in doing.
Read MoreAccording to the online magazine Health, a reasonable amount of stress can increase brainpower, motivate us, and even increase our resilience. However, went pushed beyond our personal levels of reasonable stress, we experience the negative impacts of too much stress on our our mind, body and souls. For these reasons, consider incorporating yoga into your daily routine.
Read MoreSo try these simple techniques to counter the effects of stress (or future mental breakdown) and take care of your mind, body and spirit.
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