Written by KURA Guest Writer- Doris Lu-Anderson, PhD, E-RYT500, I-CAYT We Are Together Family and friends are part of our support team throughout life. Yes, they are our teammates. We may have different “teammates” throughout time, but we, as human beings, need that special someone to connect to. That special someone can be…

Written by KURA Guest Writer- Doris Lu-Anderson, PhD, E-RYT500, I-CAYT You may have heard about the positive powers of journaling, from improving memory and reducing stress to reducing your blood pressure. Journaling provides an opportunity to calm the restless mind, get settled, fill, and reconnect with your inner self. What is Journaling? Journaling…

Self-care Comes First — Written by KURA Guest Writer- Doris Lu-Anderson, PhD, E-RYT500, I-CAYT Putting “ME” on the Top of the Care List Many of us are willing to support and help others, and much of our time and services are devoted to others, putting ourselves at the bottom of the “care list”. We always put other people first. We keep on providing…

Recover Your Health and Your Mind — Written by KURA Guest Writer- Doris Lu-Anderson, PhD, E-RYT500, I-CAYT When our body encounters unfamiliar, stressful, or dangerous situations, we feel tense and uneasy. Our body shifts to the sympathetic nervous system to get ready for a fight or a flight. A certain level of anxiety is healthy and helps…

The Importance of Emotional Support — Written by KURA Guest Writer- Doris Lu-Anderson, PhD, E-RYT500, I-CAYT Depression and heart disease are two infamous diseases and “hot topics” in the 21st century. Doctors and researchers have confirmed that these two diseases are connected. For example, Colberg et al. …

Take a Minute to Breathe and Rest — Writren by KURA Guest Writer- Doris Lu-Anderson, PhD, E-RYT500, I-CAYT What is Meditation? We hear about people practicing meditation and how it helps them feel pleasant and calm, but what is meditation? Do we have to sit still and concentrate? Should I be thinking of nothing when I meditate? Yoga practitioners frequently meditate…

Written by KURA Guest Writer: Doris Lu-Anderson, PhD, E-RYT500, I-CAYT Exercising is essential for a healthy lifestyle. Longevity increases when people go from being sedentary to doing a little exercise every day. For example, premature death rates are decreased by 20–30% only by switching from a sedentary lifestyle to having…

Stressing out won’t help, managing it will. — Written by KURA Guest Writer: Doris Lu-Anderson, PhD, E-RYT500, I-CAYT What is Stress? People of all ages experience different types of stress daily. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention [CDC] (n.d.) and Dimsdale (2008), stress is a reaction to a situation where an individual feels anxious or helpless. Some stressors…

A Medical Perspective — Written by KURA Guest Writer: Doris Lu-Anderson, PhD, E-RYT500, I-CAYT Yoga is a Sanskrit term meaning “union” or “connection”. It is a vehicle to unite body and mind. Yoga can be traced back to 5000 years ago. In the 21st century, some people perceived yoga as a workout and an…