The symptoms of grief can be overwhelming and impact your ability to think clearly, sleep peacefully, and reboot for this next chapter of life. The good news is, you’re not alone AND there are practices to help you catch your breath and reclaim your sanity. Please enjoy my practices on YouTube and find me at Atma Bhakti in Dallas on Saturdays for classes customized to help you heal and recover from the traumas of life.

A healthy nervous system is essential to mental and physical health. The most effective way to heal and nourish your nervous system is to relax and breathe.

‘Makarasana’ or the Crocodile Practice turns your mind inward as you relax into present moment.

Learn how to shape your breath to a healthy pattern that detoxes and nourishes.

Improve digestion, lose weight, heal your frazzled body, get better rest with this 9 minute rejuvenation technique.

If lying on your stomach is uncomfortable, enjoy a practice resting on your back. The intention of this practice is to develop resilience by developing a diagrammatic breath. Modern society knows this healthy ancient technique as ‘Belly Breathing’.

If you have a bag of rice or dried beans, you can use it as a gentle weight to develop this essential muscle. If you are in the Dallas / Ft. Worth metroplex, you can visit YogaMart for custom crafted round sandbags. Amazon may also have options in weights from 3 - 10 pounds. If you do not have access to these, you can simply use your hands.

This 10 minute practice will help you find your breath and ‘iron out’ the emotions that cause the breath to be shallow, uneven, or paused. Developing a smooth, even, effortless breath is essential to developing inner steadiness and stronger resilience to life’s changes and extremes.

Kirsten was widowed in her early 40s and found yoga therapy and meditation to combat the extremes of grief and associated illness and reduced life quality. She dedicated herself to returning her nervous system and breath to a more balanced state. The Vishoka Meditation Technique became the foundation of her practice and recovery.
This set of techniques helps return your body and mind to health and can be as simple as learning to breathe again. And most importantly, it actually works. Please contact me to learn more.