Blink by Malcolm Gladwell uses psychology, neuroscience, and storytelling to help the reader determine better decision making skills. Gladwell begins with an abundance of information and real-world examples of what he calls “rapid cognition” which is basically using your instinct to make decisions. He moves on to when this can go horribly wrong in decisionContinue reading “Katie’s Bookshelf: Blink by Malcolm Gladwell”
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Travel Restorative Yoga
Tips on how to be creative with props in a hotel room to utilize restorative yoga poses.
Katie’s Bookshelf: Man’s Search for Meaning by Viktor Frankl
Man’s Search for Meaning by Viktor Frankl is one of those books that everyone needs to read in their lifetime. Frankl was imprisoned in 4 different concentration camps during the Holocaust. He survived and not only continued his work on helping people find meaning in their lives but exploded in this area, eventually creating Logotherapy.Continue reading “Katie’s Bookshelf: Man’s Search for Meaning by Viktor Frankl”
Restorative Yoga Pose of the Week – Relaxation Pose
Relaxation Pose is the more important shape in restorative yoga. If you have time for one yoga pose during your day, do this one. Relaxation pose lowers blood pressure and heart rate, enhances immunity, helps with insomnia, reduces fatigue, releases any muscular tension and can help manage chronic pain. This pose will neutralize energy inContinue reading “Restorative Yoga Pose of the Week – Relaxation Pose”
Restorative Yoga Pose of the Week – Legs Up the Wall
Legs up the wall is an inversion that helps reverse the natural blood flow and pooling of blood in the feet. This pose can be practiced everyday and is beneficial to reduce fatigue and swelling in the legs and can be a nice relief after standing on your feet all day. This pose may helpContinue reading “Restorative Yoga Pose of the Week – Legs Up the Wall”