When Did Being Slow Become a Flaw?

When Did Being Slow Become a Flaw?

Slow living is not a trend. For some of us, it was always the natural pace-until we were taught to be ashamed of it. Most of us can remember hearing it at some point. ‘Hurry up.’ ‘Come on.’ ‘You’re taking forever.’ We hear those messages so often as children...
What a Traffic Light Taught Me About Stress

What a Traffic Light Taught Me About Stress

This is a story about nervous system regulation and it starts at a red traffic light. A few days ago, while driving my kids to school, I got a reminder of something we often forget about stress. There were temporary traffic lights on a busy junction. It took me nearly...
Parasympathetic Nervous System: Your Body Needs Safety

Parasympathetic Nervous System: Your Body Needs Safety

This article explores the parasympathetic nervous system, the part of your body designed to help you rest, recover and feel safe again. Think about the first time you walked into a new yoga class. You were probably on high alert. Watching the teacher, checking whether...
Helping Your Nervous System Feel Safe Again

Helping Your Nervous System Feel Safe Again

In the previous article, we explored why the body can remain stuck in a low-level stress response, even when there is no immediate danger. The good news is that the nervous system is not fixed. Just as the body learns stress, it can also learn safety. And often, that...