Category Archives: Wellness

Thought doesn’t just happen in the brain | Barbara Tversky

I have been fortunate to have engaged with body oriented practices. Hatha Yoga as a teen in the mid 70’s, Halprin Method starting in 1981, Tai Chi in the late ’80’s, Massage Therapy training in the mid 90’s, dance movement … Continue reading

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Breathe

When we come out of the womb and take our first inhale and when we pass away and take our last exhale the breath is primal and fundamental to are being. Since breathing is something we can control and regulate, … Continue reading

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Creativity

Creativity requires the courage to let go of certainties. Erich Fromm

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Watch: How does touch affect our mental and physical health? | DW Documentary

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3 Days Can Reshape Your Brain by not using your phone

Interesting article from ScienceAlert. Link to article: https://www.sciencealert.com/giving-up-your-phone-for-just-3-days-can-reshape-your-brain-activity Researchers from German universities investigated 25 young adults who limited their phone use to essential tasks for 72 hours, using MRI scans and psychological tests before and after the restriction period. The … Continue reading

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Watch: Dacher Keltner on the Evolutionary Roots of Compassion

Dacher Keltner, UC Berkley psychology professor and faculty director of the Greater Good Science Center, explores the evolutionary roots of compassion and empathy.

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UCTV: Mindfulness-Based Mental Training to Enhance Well-Being and Healthy Aging

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