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Gratitude is all about being thankful and showing appreciation for yourself, others, your experiences, life choices, hobbies, school achievements, personal goals, etc. Having appreciation is the recognition and enjoyment of the good qualities of someone or something. It helps you have a full understanding of the person, experience, goal, etc. To help us recognize the […]
The use and popularity of meditation in the United States has grown. The National Health Interview Survey found that adults’ use of meditation tripled between 2012 and 2017 and children and teens using meditation has also increased. What is meditation? Meditation is a mind-body practice that helps increase calmness, physical relaxation and improves your overall […]
Vikara Village was created to help individuals navigate the challenges of everyday life. We believe everyone can become resilient citizens through thoughtful programming relevant to their experience. We are mindful each of us has our own story. Our diverse programs are created to provide an effective solution to increase an individual’s sense of self, community […]
To date, there have been enough studies to show that meditation is not the cure-all for trauma. In fact, it could bring on further emotional distress and even psychosis to those who have a history of abuse. During meditation, there is the danger of spontaneous surfacing of painful repressed memories. According to Dr. Willoughby Britton, who […]
Let’s talk about when we get stressed, and how to deal with it! Stress effects everyone differently and getting to know yourself helps you to manage stress and the side effects of it. Getting to understand what stress is, and how it works for you, can lead to effective recovery from stressful events in the […]
ROCKVILLE, MD, August 30, 2019 – As Vikara Village moves into our third year, we are thrilled to announce the selection of Hannah Davis as our new Executive Director. Hannah began her new role on August 16, 2019. “It’s an exciting time for us as our founder, Hannah, recently came on-board as full-time Executive Director. […]
Vikara Village Founder, Hannah Davis, placed third in Black Girl Ventures Pitch Competition.
Vikara Village is one of 17 nonprofits to be partnering with the Healthcare Initiative Foundation (HIF) through their FY19 Small Grant cycle.
Constantly fatigued during the day, but can’t sleep at night? It’s a common tale for people experiencing a major loss. When you’re grieving, your mind races with worries, what-ifs, and memories long after the sun goes down. Unfortunately, this lack of sleep only amplifies your grief, making it harder to cope with the difficult emotions […]
The grieving journey is long and hard. And it can be made even more difficult when you remain in the home where your spouse, parent, or child passed. Their favorite chair, the spot they ate at the dinner table, and the bed where they slept are all constant reminders of what was. Each set of […]