The Yogi Therapist

  Welcome and welcome back! Life can feel kind of swirly sometimes. With everything going on in the world, on the news, and in our own lives, I think it's about time to have a conversation about what to do when everything just feels hard. So tuck in, get comfortable, and let's figure this out. The Concept To be totally honest with you, the phrase 'get your mind right' kind of irritates me. I hate when I'm upset and feeling emotional and someone says, 'you need to get your mind right'. I mean...They're right, but that's kind of like telling an upset person to 'calm down'. It's accurate, but obviously I'm not the most receptive at that moment. Yes, I know, I need to take more responsibility to make myself available and receptive to helpful bits of wisdom. Sometimes it's hard. So let's talk about when it's hard. Distorted is a word that means that the way you're seeing something isn't true to how it actually is. There...

Hey, everyone! I know it's been awhile, but I'm excited to be back! I've spent the last year researching mindfulness, meditation, psychology (brains, behaviors, thoughts, emotions - the whole shabang), adult romantic relationships, and a bunch of other stuff! Believe it or not, I actually wrote a book about mindfulness. It's called Mindfulness and Me: A Practical Guide for Living. It's in publication now, but no release date yet - stay tuned for details! I know when people hear mindfulness there's usually one of two mental images - soccer moms doing yoga or Buddhist monks in orange robes sitting silently for hours. Speaking as a yoga/meditation teacher, mental health therapist, and psychologist, believe me when I tell you that mindfulness isn't just a fad. Let's take a closer look at why mindfulness is becoming so popular.  The Concept     Mindfulness is actually one translation of an ancient Indian word that is also sometimes translated as 'being in...