Yoga Nidra: A Magical Tool For Mental Health & Menstrual Disorders
What if I told you that you could lie down, awake, and listen to a meditation for 30 minutes, but feel like you had napped for 3 or 4...
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yoganaraska
Dec 23, 20219 min read
The Neuroscience of Yoga: Why It's Great for Mental Health (& PMDD!)
Over the last few weeks, we have been mostly discussing premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD). You might have been wondering, "so where...
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yoganaraska
Dec 22, 20212 min read
Phase Ed: The Luteal Phase
Learn about how your PMDD symptoms might present in the luteal phase of the cycle, along with tips for coping & ideas for self-care.
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yoganaraska
Dec 15, 20212 min read
Phase Ed: The Ovulatory Phase
Learn about how your PMDD symptoms might present in the ovulatory phase of the cycle, along with tips for coping & ideas for self-care.
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yoganaraska
Dec 8, 20211 min read
Phase Ed: The Follicular Phase
Learn about how your PMDD symptoms might present in the follicular phase of the cycle, along with tips for coping & ideas for self-care.
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yoganaraska
Dec 1, 20212 min read
Phase Ed: The Menstrual Phase
Learn about how your PMDD symptoms might present in the menstrual phase of the cycle, along with tips for coping & ideas for self-care.
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yoganaraska
Nov 24, 20214 min read
Phase Ed: What Phys Ed Didn't Tell You About The Menstrual Cycle
Most people learn some basic facts about female reproduction in school; general terms about anatomy, the fact that females have the...
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yoganaraska
Oct 28, 20218 min read
3 Ways PMDD Affects Your Life (+1 Under-Considered Factor!)
Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD) can be a debilitating disorder. It is chronic, meaning it is more or less happening continuously....
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yoganaraska
Oct 25, 20217 min read
My PMDD Story
I have struggled with premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD) for about half of my life. If you haven't heard of PMDD, check out my...
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yoganaraska
Oct 18, 20214 min read
Could You Have PMDD? 11 Signs you May Have It.
More of a video person than a blog person? Click above for the video version :) Do your periods make you feel "crazy"? Do you feel like...
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yoganaraska
Aug 31, 20213 min read
The Importance Of Self-Love & 5 Ways To Cultivate It
What would your life be like if you loved yourself unconditionally? Take a moment to think about it. Would you live in accordance with...
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yoganaraska
Aug 24, 20213 min read
Self-Care Isn't Easy (& How to Actually Do It)
"Nobody said it was easy" sang Coldplay's Chris Martin. He was probably talking about a breakup, but if you ask me, the same also applies...
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yoganaraska
Aug 17, 20214 min read
Self-Worth & The Myth of Productivity
Self-worth is defined by Merriam-Webster as: “a feeling that you are a good person who deserves to be treated with respect.” If you are...
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yoganaraska
Aug 10, 20212 min read
3 Ways To Practice Self-Acceptance
Last week we talked about the 4 steps to self-forgiveness. We discussed that mistakes are simply a part of being human. It is normal to...
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yoganaraska
Aug 3, 20215 min read
4 Steps to Self-Forgiveness Through Yoga Practice
In this new series, we will be exploring how we relate to ourselves, and how we can move from self-loathing to self-love. The best place...
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yoganaraska
Jul 29, 20211 min read
The Chakras
The first time I read Eckhart Tolle I *kind of* understood what he was getting at...but after studying yogic philosophy a bit further,...
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yoganaraska
Jul 27, 20211 min read
Sahasrara (Crown) Chakra
The crown chakra is located just above crown of the head. It is focused on enlightenment, understanding, wisdom, and connection. It is...
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yoganaraska
Jul 15, 20212 min read
Ajna (3rd Eye) Chakra
Do you find that you have a particular chakra that you feel most aligned with? For me, it's the ajna chakra. The 3rd eye chakra...
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yoganaraska
Jul 15, 20212 min read
Vishuddha (Throat) Chakra
The throat chakra is all about expression, communication, truth, and authenticity. Tuning into energy centre of the throat helps us to...
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yoganaraska
Jul 6, 20211 min read
Anahata (Heart) Chakra
I want to believe that humans, in general, have kindness in their hearts. Yet, as someone who has experienced depression, I can also see...
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