Anna Narvid

A happy brain: 5 ways to mind your health

The brain is part of the body's central nervous system, the command center that controls the body's sensory input and motor output. A healthy brain proficiently coordinates mental operations, emotional processes, and physical behavior. More specifically, a...

'Heart-oriented yoga' 101: Where are Anusara Yoga classes in Los Angeles?

What: Anusara YogaYoga, originating in India, is defined as a philosophical method comprising physical and mental disciplines for meditative practice. The word yoga means “to unite” and/or “to control” in Sanskrit, an official language...

Improving the therapeutic process (part three)

The path to optimal emotional well-being is as dynamic as it is trying. For many of us, idealism may motivate initial endeavors; however, such expectations often prove detrimental to ultimate fulfillment. Careful consideration, elevated awareness, and discerning direction can...

Improving the therapeutic process (part two)

In the preceding article, “Improving the therapeutic process (part one)”, the primary ingredients of a propitious healing practice—The 3 Cs—are identified and discussed. For us seekers of enhanced emotional health, it is highly...

Improving the therapeutic process (part one)

For all of us who strive to improve our emotional well-being, it is important to understand how we, as seekers, impact the emotional healing practice. First, esteem is an essential quality that compels an individual to pursue a...

Mindfulness for children

In a previous article entitled “Mindfulness and Meditation for Beginners,” the numerous health benefits of practicing a mindful existence are detailed. In brief, mindfulness creates a sense of contentment and comfort when coping with chronic conflict. A...

Mindfulness and meditation for beginners

Cultivating mindfulness in your life can be a life-changing experience. Mindfulness is a state of heightened awareness—to be mindful is to be truly conscious of all your sensory experiences. Instead of allowing physical, emotional, mental, spiritual...

Stress management for all ages

Stress has long been discussed in the medical community as a critical component in the prevention of disease and the maintenance of overall health. Excessive, perpetual stress has been determinately linked to heart disease, cancer, obesity, and other illnesses...

Renew your view: a simple way to find happiness

While the road to optimum emotional health may seem like an everlasting journey, the numerous trails we traverse must not be minimized. Each and every track we tread should be revered. Sometimes, our travels may prove to...

Create a 'happy' home

The environment in which we live can be a significant source of emotional energy. Oftentimes, our home reflects the way in which we feel. For example, an individual who lacks confidence and hope may surround himself or...

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