We take a look at the 12 main meridians according to the Daoist Meridian Theory, what happens when they’re out of balance, and how you can implement them in your yoga practice for emotional wellbeing. The energy system – Prana and Qi Different ancient traditions have talked about an energy system within the body since…
annieauyoga.com The Liver meridian starts from the lateral side of the big toe and goes across the top of the foot. After crossing the inner ankle, it travels up the medial (inside) of the leg until it reaches the pubic region. From here, it swerves around external genitalia and goes into the lower abdomen. Afterward,…
Visit LinkExperts are now looking to the social and environmental causes of the disorder affecting millions. As the 21st century was beginning, a South African psychiatrist named Derek Summerfield happened to be in Cambodia conducting some research on the psychological effects of unexploded land mines — at a time when chemical antidepressants were first being marketed…
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Some of their strategies may be beneficial to your daily routine, too. Depression can make getting out of bed in the morning difficult and powering through a work day feel near-impossible. Symptoms of depression—fatigue, persistent anxiety and sadness, and feelings of worthlessness, to name a few—can make dealing with sassy emails from co-workers and crazy deadlines…
Visit LinkIntroversion is not some kind of umbrella excuse to be a bad friend By Brianna Wiest // humanparts.medium.com For years, I believed I was an introvert. I worked alone, and I lived alone, I traveled alone and ate alone. All of this was by choice, one I was proud of. I felt free and confident; I…
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A challenging, but powerful Kundalini video. Another favorite. Magical. 🙏🏽
Social isolation kills, and in the process it makes it harder to reach out to others. A psychologist explains how to break the cycle. “I’m clearly a textbook case of the silent majority of middle-aged men who won’t admit they’re starved for friendship, even if all signs point to the contrary,” wrote Billy Baker in his recent…
Original StorySoon the company will begin placing anxiety-relieving exercises within its search results to help boost your mood. ON THE INCREASINGLY polarized internet, Pinterest often feels like the good place. The platform is a collation of personalized happiness—a place filled with wedding cake and street fashion, expertly styled living rooms, and tips for taking care of your…
Johann Hari’s book, Lost Connections, explores how our society may be creating a world of unhappiness. Johann Hari took his first antidepressants at age 18, and the experience, he says, was like a “chemical kiss.” The burden was lifted immediately from his whirring brain. He kept on taking the pills for 13 years, at higher…
Visit LinkMove over GDP: happiness is angling to become the metric of the future. Nation states have begun to compete in global happiness rankings and plan policy according to statistics of well-being. Most recently, New Zealand announced that its 2019 budget will report on how national spending impacts on well-being. City authorities are developing “smart” approaches to measuring…
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