iRest® (integrative restoration) is a research-based secular application of an ancient mindfulness practice that combines deep relaxation and resiliency training with meditative inquiry to address such issues as depression, anxiety, PTSD, chronic pain, sleep disturbances, and well-being. The iRest protocol has been developed over the past forty years by Dr. […]
Yoga for veterans, First Responders, Care-givers & PTSD
Coming March 14, 2018: New Trauma-sensitive Yoga Class
I’m thrilled to announce that I’ll be leading a new trauma-sensitive yoga class at Mountain Goat Yoga Studio, 3350 Fallowfield Rd. in Barrhaven. Join me every Wednesday at 1:30 – 2:30 from March 14 to June 20. All are welcome. Contact Mountain Goat Yoga Studio http://www.mountaingoatyoga.com for registration details. Ask […]
Young Researchers in Mental Health Conference
I’m proud to be presenting iRest Guided meditation and mindfulness at this conference. Click on the link below for details Young-Researchers-May-19-2017
October 19 to December 7 at the Trauma Healing Center
I’m pleased to announce a new partnership with the Ottawa location of the Trauma Healing Center. This 8 week program of trauma-sensitive yoga and iRest guided meditation is designed to alleviate the symptoms of post-traumatic stress and increase the resilience of critical task performers working in high stress environments. Classes are […]
August 2016 – More Benefits of Yoga
This month I have a couple of recent studies into the benefits of yoga: one on brain health and the other on PTSD. A recent study published in the Journal of Alzheimer’s Disease in May 2016 found that a combination of yoga and meditation was as effective as brain training […]
March 2015 – Yoga to the Rescue: Part 1 – asanas
In 2010 the University of Maryland Medical Center examined over 80 studies about the health benefits of yoga and found that yoga equaled or surpassed other forms of exercise in reducing stress, improving balance, diminishing fatigue, decreasing anxiety, lifting mood and improving sleep. What’s not to like about results […]
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