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Yoga

12 minutes of yoga reverses bone loss

Good morning! Today we are sharing this brief article from timeforwellness.org which talks about how small amounts of yoga each day can have major impacts on your health! In '12 minutes of yoga reverses bone loss' the author mentions "Over a 10-year study, a research team from The Rockefeller University, Brigham and Women’s Hospital, New York University and Columbia University, assessed...

Transcendental Meditation reduces stress and trauma in prisoners, fosters transformation

Here at Inner Passages we strive to focus on Integrative Healing and all accompanying parts of that. Sometimes, meditation can be a part of that healing process and good for the soul. Today we are sharing an article from www.eurekalert.org entitled 'Transcendental Meditation reduces stress and trauma in prisoners, fosters transformation' in which the article describes how meditation was able to help prisoners...

When another coffee is the last thing you need, try yoga!!

Good afternoon, Today we are sharing an article from 99u.com entitled ' Yoga Hacks for Stress & Anxiety When another coffee is the last thing you need, try these yoga moves and squash all your work-related tension.'  Written by Jenn Tardif As you know, there are many benefits to doing yoga, that aren't just physical. Yoga can help relieve stress, anxiety and any...

Meditation for Beginners: 20 Practical Tips for Understanding the Mind

Good afternoon! As you may or may not know, Inner Passages believes in an integrative approach to healing and wellness. One of the aspects we like to discuss with patients is mindful meditation. However, we know that for some people the idea of meditation can be overwhelming. Where do you begin? How do you know if you are meditating correctly? Today we...

Study Shows Tai Chi and Physical Therapy Were Equally Helpful for Knee Osteoarthritis

Here at Inner Passages, we believe in a fully-integrative and holistic approach to therapy and wellness. As you know, taking care of our mental health is only half the battle. Today we are sharing an article with impressive (but not surprising to us!) findings. In an article from the National Institute of Health (NIH), entitled ' Study Shows Tai Chi and...

How Yoga Might Save the U.S. Trillions of Dollars, And A Lot of Lives

This is a great article we are sharing today! Enjoy it! Find a comfortable nook to settle in to folks, because this article via Forbes.com is a big one. How Yoga Might Save the U.S. Trillions of Dollars, And A Lot of Lives  Scientific evidence is mounting daily for what many have long sensed: that practices like mindfulness, meditation, and yoga can help...

How to Practice Mindfulness Meditation

How to Practice Mindfulness Meditation Mindfulness is important; how do we develop it? Written by: Karen Kissel Wegela Ph.D. Posted Jan 19, 2010 Shared from psychologytoday.com Cultivating mindfulness is the key to overcoming suffering and recognizing natural wisdom: both our own and others'. How do we go about it? Photo Courtesy of Lisa Schaewe, photographer Source: Lisa Schaewe photographer In the Buddhist tradition and in Contemplative Psychotherapy training,...