by Margaret Kirschner | Apr 11, 2017 | Blog
The Answer is: Mindfulness Combined With Compassion Growing up, Jim Doty had many strikes against him: an alcoholic father, a mother with depression and a family living in poverty. In his book, Into the Magic Shop, he recounts how he managed to overcome those very big...
by Margaret Kirschner | Jan 2, 2017 | Blog
Can I Just Keep it Simple…Please? Chronic stress, loss, trauma, addiction, accidents, abuse and the many everyday challenges of daily life leave an imprint within the body. You cannot always access a yoga mat and class but you can choose simple, mindful...
by Margaret Kirschner | Nov 14, 2016 | Blog
Are Destructive Habits a Problem? It’s challenging to imagine another way of living when this life is all you know. The roots of addiction began well before that first drink or drug and the habits acquired to cope with stress have a well-worn groove in the body and...
by Margaret Kirschner | Aug 29, 2016 | Blog
Creating a Life of Purpose This blog was inspired by the book, The Four Desires by Rod Stryker. According to ancient yogic teachings, a soul has four basic desires: 1. Desire for purpose; the drive to become who you are meant to be 2. Desire for the means;...
by Margaret Kirschner | Jul 22, 2016 | Blog
How Does Early Life Stress Increase Risk for Addictive Behavior? To an infant, a responsive, emotionally attuned parent or caregiver stimulates a healthy release of natural opioids, or feel-good chemicals in their newly developing brain. This endorphin surge promotes...
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