Power of the Present

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Fear activates our fight or flight response, which creates inflammation and tension inside of the body and puts the mind on high alert. It makes us act impulsively based on our emotions in order to try to quickly leave the situation. Fear stops us from being who it is we want to be, it keeps us from taking risks in order to keep us safe. As humans we need to be able to challenge ourselves, and to take risks because that is the only way we grow into strong, competent parts of society. When we finally do stop and face our fears most of the time we realize that the scary mountain that we've been avoiding is just a silly ant hill that we can simply step over.

This was a short video I did around the time that Covid started becoming the pandemic that we know it for. All of the news outlets and the government speaking points were about where a mask and social distancing but there is little to no conversation about how to strengthen the immune system naturally or tips to improve our health so that we have less of a chance of getting sick. When we eat unhealthy foods, and we don't take the time to exercise the body, it taxes our immune system which can make us more susceptible to getting sick. So it is important to keep our immune systems strong so they can fight off any potential threats

Do you struggle with constant back pain? Well unfortunately I can't erase the issue but I can offer some movements and poses that will help you find relief! This video is a 20 minute practice that focuses on the low back as well as the muscles around that area. Everything is connected in the body so if the muscles of the back are tight, then the muscles connecting to that area will also be out of sorts.

The Bhagavad Gita is an inspiring story that teaches the reader the important lessons of the Yoga philosophy. It is filled with wisdom and the story itself is one that resonates with all of us.

This is a guided meditation that moves your awareness to different parts of the body. Body scan meditations help to calm a stressed mind and can help remove tension that gets built up in the body. To practice all you have to do is find somewhere comfortable and safe, close your eyes and allow Dan to move your awareness through the body.... that's it!

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