sonicyogi.blogIn the article we will look at healing PTSD with Ayahuasca. We all long for trips that take us far away. Journeys that we adjourn to, running away from a situation that we feel sucked into. This way, we can get a bird’s eye view of that situation, and thus a clearer understanding. Recently, such […]
Do you sometimes feel out of sorts? Like you’re imbalanced? That might be your Chakras giving you warning signs. What are the stones for the 7 chakras? Alternative healing methods and holistic health practices, such as acupuncture, are largely dependent on energy healing methods. These have the purpose of balancing and unblocking your Chakras. But, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Fatigue, difficulty falling asleep, brain fog, dizziness, nausea, loss of appetite, low blood pressure, increased sugar and/or salt cravings, and unintentional weight gain or weight loss. These are just some of the many potential symptoms of HPA axis dysfunction. What is HPA axis dysfunction? Or even the HPA axis itself? Before I answer that, first […]
Did you know that your body contains an interactive and ever-dynamic neuroendocrine (i.e., involving both the nervous system and the endocrine system) unit that is composed of three hormone-secreting organs? It is called the HPA axis and it plays a key role in your body’s response to stress. Broadly speaking, stress refers to the disruption […]
The world is currently dealing with a lot: all around the globe we are fighting an invisible enemy. Unemployment rates are soaring. And slowly, but steadily we are seeing the effects that prolonged social distancing has on our mental health. This leads employers and employees to strategize on how to solve stress management, in the workplace. […]
The General Adaptation Syndrome (3 stages of stress response) Fatigue, insomnia, irritability, poor concentration, confusion, frustration, and anxiety. Both the physical and psychological effects of stress are numerous and often easily recognizable. But do you also know what the different stages of stress are? Coined by Hans Selye in 1950, the general adaptation syndrome (GAS) […]
The practice of meditation is more than 3,000 years old and, incredibly, it’s only in recent years that we’re understanding the full power of this ancient exercise. Traditionally, meditation has been associated with certain eastern-world religions and spiritual customs. It has been employed as a form of prayer, a way to feel connected with the […]