Yoga Nidra is a way of giving yourself permission to relax Do you need a nap, but are open to other ways of showing love to your mind and body? Then you are primed for a half-hour of Yoga Nidra. Next to leading people in Laughter Yoga, teaching Yoga Nidra is among my favorite practices to do in the world …
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Healthcare workers face diverse and growing on-the-job stress exposures Clinicians and other healthcare workers, as well as trainees and students, face diverse, cumulative, and synergistic toxic exposures that can lead to distress. While the healthcare industry is focused on burnout – which is no doubt important — many other distressing exposures affect individuals. These include: microaggressions and open racism sexual …
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You want to look and feel amazing. You read cutting-edge information on health, and it speaks to you. You see a path forward, feel fired-up and motivated to take charge of your health. Your kitchen is full of superfoods, and your blender sits out on your kitchen shelf – handy for making smoothies. You’re ready to make healthier choices!  But …
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Government and business leaders are becoming increasingly aware that their workforces are not meeting organizational needs. This is alarming, but not surprising. We are also realizing that many of our organizations do not meet the workforce’s needs. This combination represents a substantial risk for disengagement, employee turnover, and an inability to attract high-quality talent. But even beyond the impact on …
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As the pace of life accelerates, and as people know more than ever about what works for them (and what doesn’t), there are substantial changes in how we relate to human capital.  Success and profitability are intimately linked not only to the quantifiable elements of hiring good staff, but also the deeper equation by which staff can thrive in a …
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Sometimes there are nights where you just can’t get to sleep. Or you fall asleep easily, but wake up in the early hours, and are suddenly wide awake. Is there anything as frustrating as tossing and turning for half the night? Dreading how tired you’re going to be the next day if you don’t get to sleep soon? Watching the …
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Do you want to transform your health, but find that cravings sabotage your best intentions to make nutritious food choices? When you are stressed, do you want to reach for something sweet, salty, or “comforting” rather than a bowl of kale and quinoa? If stress is persistent in your life, you may feel out of control about your eating – …
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Are you one of the millions of Americans who struggle with getting to sleep at night? Or do you fall asleep easily but have trouble staying asleep? All of us long for quality sleep, but many find that life frequently intervenes to make it harder and harder to experience. In our increasingly 24/7 world, insistent devices, bright screens and stressful …
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