Tag: Relaxation
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Holistic therapy: Hierbabuena Tea for Stress & Pain
When we think about expanding pathways to healing by exploring holistic and cultural knowledge, I want to share with you one of my grandmother’s indigenous healing practice using a natural herb that has medicinal properties for the mind and body. Hierbabuena (good herb) is a very powerful herbal plant that is beneficial in alleviating pain…
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3 Tips to use in an Anxiety Spiral
Have you ever felt like you have a million thoughts racing in your mind? And it seems you can’t control it? Have you felt completely overwhelmed, panicked, unbalanced and can’t seem to “get a handle” on your thoughts? You might find yourself thinking about something very distressing. You might worry about something unpleasant over and…
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Try This: Lion’s Breath
Breathwork can help ease anxiety or nervousness, improve focus and attention, and can help regulate the nervous system. Lion’s breath, is one of my favorite breathwork techniques because it feels so powerful and leaves me feeling energized and empowered. It also helps to stretch the muscles in your face, neck, and throat in order to…
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Try This! Box Breathing
Box Breathing is a simple, breathing technique used to improve relaxation by returning the breath to its normal rhythm. Also known as square breathing, Box Breathing is a helpful technique that is used by Navy Seals as well as others (doctors, police, nurses) that are frequently in high-tress situations. Box breathing is just one of…
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What is Mindfulness?
Consider this: How often do you catch your mind wandering while you are driving home from work or eating lunch and begin to think about: “What am I going to do this weekend? I should have picked up some groceries yesterday. What am I going to buy my best friend for her birthday?” Our mind…
Michelle Zaragoza, LCSW 