Self Care Challege – Day 11 The vague but urgent “I want to feel-and look- better” might be a thought you find yourself frequently thinking. And while your usual self-care routine-including nutrition, exercise and (I would hope) massage therapy – can serve an important role in achieving this […]
Live 2019 Effortlessly
Self Care Challenge – Day 10 So often in my life I was taught to “try hard”, “work hard”, to put a lot of effort into my work. I have done that and I can feel the result in my body. Tense shoulders, tight neck muscles, and overall tension […]
Nadi Shodhana – Alternate Nostril Breathing
Self Care Challenge- Day 9 by Jenn Risio The practice of Alternate Nostril Breathing.. (Nadi Shodhana) Nadi meaning “flow”, Shodhana “purification”. Just 3 minutes or more a day.. the benefits are felt in the Physical and subtle body! Give it a try🙏 Bring the right hand into Vishnu mudra by folding the […]
Yoga Nidra for Self Care
Self Care Challenge – Day 7 New Year’s Intentions Have you toyed with a new year’s resolution for yourself? “I want more of this” or “I will stop doing that”? Maybe you shudder at the thought of the inevitable shame spiral of not meeting your goal and resolve only to not have a […]
Self Care Technique: Breathing
As a therapist and a coach I view self-care as an integral part of my work. Here’s one of my daily self-care routine. In the morning, before getting out of bed I do 5 to 10 minutes of slow, deep breathing. It helps me center myself and generate energy for […]