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I have been a holistic health practitioner since my early 20's, when I began teaching yoga and meditation in New York City. Quickly I realized my passion, and forte, was to help individuals relax deeply, step back from their own mental activity and find peace in the process. I am also an ayurvedic practitioner, licensed massage therapist and professional coach (iPEC). Today I combine those modalities to help women who struggle with anxiety achieve long-term, sustainable healing. My own journey has shown me repeatedly that the only way to get there is from the inside out. Actively regulating the nervous system, developing mindfulness and cultivating a sense of self that goes (way) beyond symptoms of anxiety is the solution. The result is a more peaceful existence, the capacity to ride life's ups and downs calmly and gracefully, and a wonderful sense of aliveness.
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August 12, 2018 at 11:16 am #221241SylvieParticipant
Hello Victoria,
I’m coming upon this thread already a month and a half after your last entry, so hopefully you’re finding your groove again. I thought I’d share my 2 cents, based on my own life experience. First of all, there is a larger context in which your anxiety/depression is happening, and it is important to understand that. My spiritual teacher always said “environment is stronger than will.”, meaning no matter how well you try to feel, for example, if you are surrounded by negativity, it will be a huge challenge to be positive. And these days there is no shortage of negativity going around! It takes a lot more discernment today to make sure you feed your mind material supportive of your emotional health, than it did a generation or two ago. Make a conscious effort to choose uplifting thoughts, words, news (yes, they are out there!) Teachers like Tolle, Adyashanti or Krishnamurthi have had a powerful effect on me, just reading or listening to their words.
Secondly, you say “I want to strengthen my ability to observe my thoughts instead of reacting to them.” Kudos to you for having that desire. It will save you! 🙂 In my experience, this is something one cultivates daily. There is no shortcut. Joining a meditation group, or doing an online course would provide a wonderful support. Again, environment is stronger than will! it’s about choosing our tribe wisely. Already, you seem to have wonderful parents.
All the best xo
Sylvie Barthelemy
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