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This weekend, I attended a yoga class for the first time in several months. Over the course of those 90 minutes, I felt as if I came back to myself. After thirteen months of feeling weak, incapable, and out-of-touch with my heart, I slowly sank back into myself with each stretch. The experienced teacher led... Continue Reading →
Where does the time go? I can't believe I've been blogging here at Existential Ergonomics for half of a year--a full six months. Thank you so much for being a part of my journey! Believe it or not, this blog went in an entirely different direction than I had originally anticipated. Originally designed as a... Continue Reading →
At one time or another we've all attempted to implement a new habit or drop an old one. Sometimes we succeed, but even more often we do not. When we read self-improvement books and research habits of the world's most successful people, it's easy to get caught up in the idea that we should drastically... Continue Reading →
It's hard to start the day off productively when it takes all of your energy to simply roll out of bed. This is particularly true when you're dealing with chronic illness, or even just a pesky stomach bug. Building good habits can be hard, and maintaining those good habits through health struggles can be even... Continue Reading →
We all have that one friend, coworker, or family member that gossips incessantly about the dumbest things. Did you hear what you Aunt Carol said? Did you see what Kim Kardashian wore? Did you watch the latest episode of The Bachelor? It's like a disease where they cannot stop talking. Despite, the "no, I haven't,"... Continue Reading →
I began yoga at age 19 after a car accident caused some damage to the muscles around my scapula. After a year of physical therapy did nothing to resolve the muscle weakness, my mom suggested we try yoga. I reluctantly agreed. Together, we attended private lessons, where the instructor worked with our unique bodies and structural... Continue Reading →
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