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Yoga for Trauma Release

In yoga and other “alternative” healing methods, it is widely known and accepted that trauma leaves its mark on both the mind and body. Various theories exist in modern psychology that attempt to explain the mind-body connection (or disconnection) resulting from a traumatic event. We know that yoga and mindful movement serve to increase strength […]

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Stress

How to Reset Your Nervous System

In a previous article, I explained the difference between the sympathetic nervous system (SNS) and the parasympathetic nervous system (PSNS). These two systems are the two main divisions of the autonomic nervous system (ANS) and both have an enormous effect on our well-being. Together with the HPA axis, they play a big role in our […]

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Nervous System

Differences between Sympathetic and Parasympathetic Nervous System 

The sympathetic nervous system (SNS) and the parasympathetic nervous system (PSNS) are the two main divisions of the autonomic nervous system (ANS). Both systems have an enormous effect on our well-being and while the former prepares your body for the “fight or flight” response, the latter prevents it from overworking.  Their effects are both complementary […]