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According to a national survey, 31 million U.S. adults (more than 13% of the population) have used yoga for health reasons. Two thousand years ago Patanjali, an Indian Sage (aka the “grandfather” of modern yoga), defined yoga as the “control of the fluctuations of the mind.” Below are some facts and clear mechanisms by which yoga might […]
As the founder of Vikara Village, I am often asked why I started this nonprofit. I wanted to offer a safe place for those seeking alternative and complementary mental health resources to find them. The answer is simple – yoga saved my life. Our Founder, Hannah Davis, offering a safe touch assist with a client. […]
Compassion fatigue is defined as the caregiver’s cost of caring and results when caregivers are exposed to repeated interactions requiring high-levels of empathic engagement with distressed clients. Compassion fatigue has physical, mental, emotional, and psychological symptoms that can lead to a number of issues including, depression, anxiety, and burnout. Compassion fatigue leads to disengagement in […]
There are many factors that play a part in whether or not an experience will become overwhelming to an individual. For example, just because someone has experienced something from the list above, does not mean it will hinder how they function and interact with others. Age, quality of coping skills and previous experience with challenges […]
As humans, we sometimes experience an extreme stress that overwhelms our capacity to cope. Whether that’s pressure to keep grades up, a recent loss or another traumatic event, this stress can hinder how we function and interact with those around us. We refer to this as toxic stress. Toxic stress is a subjectively perceived event and […]
As most teachers, I always start my yoga classes by taking time to center and ground. These few moments allow you to connect with your breath and draw your attention to your time and space on your mat. It’s a reminder to students to let go of what’s not serving them in this space – […]
It’s hard to believe there are only a few short weeks left in 2017! I don’t know about you, but I feel like this year has flown by! It’s been a busy few months for us over here at Vikara Village. Just a few weeks ago we finished up our fall sessions of The Body Love Yoga […]
Last week I woke up with this sense of igniting. I’m not sure if it was the upcoming change of season or the start of the new school year, but I felt ready to move forward! Of course I took this new found energy to my mat and practiced twists, inversions and even a few […]
We are constantly on. If we’re not moving, we’re not doing – right? In our current world, we are always rushing to get to the next thing. Brené Brown, the University of Houston professor who studies vulnerability, explains: “…there’s no stopping and celebrating or acknowledging the accomplishment of anything. Instead of feeling pride or recognition, […]
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