Articles on mental health, coping with burnout, anxiety and other topics
20 May 2024 1 minute read 4 comments Quick silver
A few weeks ago I told you about my breathwork facilitator training, and today, I would like to share that I am already planning my graduation session. It's online, so it doesn't matter where you are, you are invited to join 😉 The title of the sessi...
11 May 2024 1 minute read 0 comments Quick silver
Trataka, also known as candle gazing, is a meditation technique that uses the sense of sight to still the mind. It involves focusing on a specific point, often a candle flame, to cultivate concentration, clarity, and inner awareness. Let’s explore it...
10 May 2024 1 minute read 2 comments Quick silver
As you may know by now, I am becoming a breathwork facilitator and I am an advocate for the health benefits of breathing consciously. I want to share some news, I am currently following a training on holotropic breathwork. Holotropic breathwork is a...
10 May 2024 1 minute read 1 comment Quick silver
Breathing through your nose has more benefits you may have imagined. Let's explore them: Filtration: The nasal passages filter out dust, allergens, and pollen, reducing the risk of respiratory issues. Humidification and Warming: Breathing through th...
8 May 2024 1 minute read 0 comments Quick silver
Cyclic Sighing -also known as physiological sighing- is a controlled breathing exercise that emphasizes long exhalations. Researchers have found that practicing cyclic sighing for five minutes a day can have several benefits: Relieves Stress and Anx...
6 May 2024 1 minute read 0 comments Quick silver
Dirga Pranayama, also known as the three-part breath, is a yoga breathing technique that involves slow and deep breathing while filling up three distinct regions of the respiratory system: the abdomen, rib cage, and upper chest. Let’s explore its ben...
3 May 2024 1 minute read 0 comments Quick silver
Lion’s Breath, also known as simhasana pranayama in Sanskrit, is a powerful yogic breathing exercise.  Let’s explore its benefits: Throat Chakra Clearing: Lion’s breath helps balance or clear the throat chakra. By releasing tension in the throat are...
2 May 2024 1 minute read 0 comments Quick silver
Progressive Muscle Relaxation (PMR) is a therapeutic technique developed by American physician Edmund Jacobson in the 1920s. It aims to promote both physical and mental relaxation by systematically tensing and then relaxing different muscle groups in...
1 May 2024 1 minute read 0 comments Quick silver
Inspired by the Japanese Shinrin-yoku forest bathing, this guided meditation takes you on a relaxing walk through the forest, offering you a serene and rejuvenating experience, allowing you to immerse yourself in the beauty of nature wherever you are...
30 Apr 2024 1 minute read 0 comments Quick silver
This session combines diaphragmatic breathing and vocal toning. You can use it to boost self confidence whenever you need to prepare for a difficult conversation. We will focus on breathing deep and vibrating our vocal cords with the sound /i/ on eac...
