“In reality, it can be difficult to take time out for yourself when stress is high and time is short—a combination that makes it too easy to forfeit regular practice. However, stressful times are when practicing is most important. Start… — Julie T. Lusk Copy Share Image
“Yogis must have understood and applied the concept of neuroplasticity long ago. “Neuro” refers to the nerve cells of the brain, and “plasticity” refers… — Julie T. Lusk Copy Share Image
“It is described as a nonjudgmental attention, independent of the usual burden of likes, dislikes, opinions, ignorance, worry, aggression, craving, fear, selfishness, and the… — Julie T. Lusk Copy Share Image
“Bring it alive in your mind’s eye, sensing it now, a feeling of being completely comfortable and protected… How does it look?…What does it… — Julie T. Lusk Copy Share Image
“the pairing of opposite physical sensations, emotions, and so on harmonizes the opposite hemispheres of the brain and helps in balancing our basic drives.… — Julie T. Lusk Copy Share Image
“Lie down on your back on a firm surface using a yoga mat or something similar. Being on a bed or couch fosters sleep… — Julie T. Lusk Copy Share Image
“Become aware of a time, place, or circumstance for feeling completely comfortable, safe, and protected. It can come from a memory, or from using… — Julie T. Lusk Copy Share Image
“This time, recall being loving, compassionate. It could be loving or compassionate toward a person, a pet, or something else. Any affectionate feeling, a… — Julie T. Lusk Copy Share Image
“Learning to stay on the verge of being awake and asleep is a very important, powerful, and fertile doorway, or midpoint. This still point… — Julie T. Lusk Copy Share Image
“Someone who is under constant stress “forgets” that he or she is tense due to habituation and no longer notices it consciously, even though… — Julie T. Lusk Copy Share Image
“Stage 5: Experiencing Unshakable Peace and Joy (Ananda Maya Kosha)” — Julie T. Lusk Copy Share Image
