Educators subject to constant stress and trauma now have flexible professional development aimed at improving mental wellbeing Teachers are subject to endless expectations, resource deficits, and threats of violence. Our cohorts provide an experience where they...
We all know the power of kindness. We all know the power of kindness and how much it can positively impact our lives. February 14-20, 2023 is Random Acts of Kindness week and we thought we would take a moment to recognize and prioritize loving-kindness practices in...
During yoga nidra I would often fall asleep and worry I was “missing out” on the benefit of the practice. My teacher looked at me and said, “you think your ears don’t work while you’re asleep?” Whether you are playing, listening or creating it, music is...
Good sleep can lower your stress levels, decrease your risk for heart disease, and help you manage your weight. Additionally, people who sleep well tend to perform better at school and work and report a more positive outlook on life. With such high-profile...
Introduction by Annamarie Fernyak In the following blog post, Erin talks about the stigma of mental health and common biases toward people who may be suffering from mental illness. Before Erin’s thoughtful essay, I never considered that I might have biases. After...
In my quest to write a perfect blog, while procrastinating with a slight fear of failing before I even get started, I will review with you a couple of ways to look at perfectionism. And perhaps through exploring those with you, I can help you and me identify some...
Hello MBA Community, This year at Mind Body Align we are embarking on an exploration into mindfulness and wholehearted living. We began the year by offering some tools for you to use in order to assess where you are at this moment. (see Annamarie’s wheel of...
"Being Uniquely YOU is the New Perfect.” ― Stephanie Lahartced This playlist was created with our 2020 whole self theme in mind, specifically on what it means to be perfectly imperfect. Accepting imperfection can be a freeing experience. A grounding experience. It...
"Self-love is about being more committed to your happiness than to your suffering in every single moment."- Nitika Chopra We all know that love is the main topic of discussion in February. Everywhere we turn we see hearts, candy, and cards reminding...
According to Dr. Gary Chapman, we all have a “love tank” inside of us. When the love tank is full, we feel connected, supported, and secure. When the love tank is empty, we feel disconnected, alone, and insecure. But how do you fill someone else’s love tank? You...