Salutogenesis and Well-Being
The term "salutogenesis" is derived from the Latin salus meaning "health" and the Greek génesis meaning "origin". It is an interpretative position of science...
ATHLETIC MENTAL PERFORMANCE FROM THE INSIDE OUT
By Alex Diaz, PhD
In the game of athletic success winning may hinge on an athlete’s mental attitude more so than skill. Matches are often...
Embodied Awareness – Balance
“Balance is a process of continuous integration.” Philip Shepard
(p. 431 in New Self, New World).
Built into our biology are mechanisms of mind which continuously...
THE THREAT RESPONSE CYCLE AS A DIFFERENT PERSPECTIVE ON MINDFULNESS
Serge Prengel, LMHC, has been exploring creative approaches to mindfulness in therapy and in everyday life. He is in private practice in New York...
Letter from the Editor
Greetings and Welcome to our July edition,
When I considered our summer theme, health and fitness immediately came to mind, but the word vitality also...
EMBODIED APPROACH TO HEALTH AND FITNESS: THRIVING MINDFULLY
As humans we are resilient creatures. This makes us great survivors, and it can also create a blind spot in our approach to our...
Summer Issue – July 2019
FULL ONLINE MAGAZINE
Life Notes: The Yoga of Midlife
“Exhale completely, release all the air from your body. Now, notice the pause at the end of the exhale.”
My yoga teacher’s words invited me...
The Embodiment of Primary Respiration: Order, Organization and Transparency
Stillness in the midst of motion and commotion is free of will, direction, and time.
It is a complete letting be of what is from...