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Healing with art

Posted on January 11, 2022 by RichardB

Gripping a cane to stabilize his stride, Bradley Books walked past the Firehouse Arts Center in Longmont, promising himself that one day his paintings and drawings would hang on the white walls. Now four years later, the 37-year-old is inside … Continue reading →

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Dance Movement Therapy at Mattel Children’s Hospital UCLA

Posted on November 26, 2020 by RichardB

Great video about what Dance Movement Therapy is and how its done in a Medical setting with children.

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Evidence based Yoga 2

Posted on October 1, 2020 by RichardB

Yoga is a mind and body practice in complementary medicine with origins in ancient Indian philosophy. Part two of evidence based Yoga: Carpal tunnel syndrome A randomized, single-blind controlled trial of 42 patients with carpal tunnel syndrome assigned subjects to … Continue reading →

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Evidence based Yoga

Posted on September 24, 2020 by RichardB

Yoga is a mind and body practice in complementary medicine with origins in ancient Indian philosophy. The various styles of yoga that people use for health purposes typically combine physical postures, breathing techniques, and meditation or relaxation. There are numerous … Continue reading →

Yoga Benefits

Posted on September 3, 2020 by RichardB

Many people hear “yoga”, and think Zen gardens, meditation, and free spirits. But you may be surprised to find that one recent study showed that those who incorporated yoga into their life had improved stress levels and lower blood pressure. … Continue reading →

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healthy sick

Posted on May 31, 2020 by RichardB

“It’s not healthy to be well adjusted to a profoundly sick society” Jiddu Krishnamurti

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Asanas that chase away the blues

Posted on May 28, 2020 by RichardB

Nice article from the Times of India, citing research using Yoga Asanas: Among the many clinical researches being conducted at Nimhans , one involved patients of an old-age home who were exposed to six months of yoga therapy. MRI scans … Continue reading →

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