Breath Work & Its Benefits

One of my biggest thrills is finding new ways to take care of myself. Perhaps that makes me a complementary and alternative medicine nerd. If that is the case, so be it.

Certainly, there are times when I see another professional to take care of me. I never give myself a ninety-minute massage, nor would I perform self-acupuncture or chiropractic work, even if I was trained and licensed to do so. Yes, I am constantly amazed by what a licensed practitioner in the holistic heath field can do for me, but I am equally amazed at what I can learn to do for myself. I am in awe of what our bodies can do for themselves. Several months ago I started to see someone who practiced conscious breath work, also called conscious breathing. There are a lot of different types of breath work with a variety of names, but whatever you call it, it is generally a universal term for different conventional medical and holistic therapeutic methods to improve the breathing function and thus enhance different aspects of your wellness.

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Transcendental Meditation

My latest article in A&U Magazine details the benefits of Transcendental Meditation.

We have talked at length about complementary, alternative and integrative options that impact the body, our energy, and those that affect both simultaneously. When people speak of the assortment of alternative options, they use words like mind, body, spirit, and soul. I would like talk about a practice that begins in the mind and branches out to impact all the others. Meditation. More specifically, Transcendental Meditation.

I will be the first to admit that I was skeptical about meditation. To clarify, I did not question its effectiveness in any way. Many of my friends and colleagues, people whose insight and opinions I trust, practice meditation and swear by it. My skepticism was personally rooted and came from my own self-doubt. My mind, much like many others, was rarely quiet and at ease. My body infrequently still. I therefore wondered, if even for a short period of time, that I could meditate.

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New Adventures

My most recent article in A&U Magazine focuses on assorted healthy possibilities for the new year.

With a New Year comes the opportunity for new beginnings. While any random day of the year is a perfectly wonderful time to make positive changes, the coming of a New Year provides a stellar landmark for important resolutions and tends to offer a renewed sense of determination for living a healthier life.

I consider this time of year an opportunity to not only look back, but to look forward. As it pertains to my physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual well-being, I make it an annual practice to review, renew and resolve. What practices have made me healthier? What has made an impact? What didn’t quite work for me? What aspects of my being should I continue or set aside? It is a chance to do away with what might be better left behind, carry the successes forward, and explore new options and ideas. Read more at A&U Magazine...