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Hypnosis is an altered state of consciousness that allows a person to access the subconscious mind. Unlike the regular waking state, where our mind is constantly active, hypnosis involves deep relaxation while remaining highly focused. It's a state where consciousness is directed towards specific thoughts, feelings, or memories without being distracted by the outer world.
One of the biggest advantages of journaling is the opportunity for self-reflection. When you put your thoughts on paper, you take the time to organize and analyze them. Often, we are not fully aware of what is truly bothering us until we put it into words. A journal can serve as a mirror, helping us see things from a new perspective and gain clarity.
In April, spring is in full swing, bringing with it a variety of fresh, seasonal foods. Nature awakens, and the first plants are already ready for harvest. Here’s an overview of the available produce in April, divided into fresh outdoor produce and stored goods, to create delicious and healthy recipes!
Emotions: How They Shape Us and Why We Should Learn to Deal with Them
Emotions—how often do we stop to think about their influence on us? I believe that we are often unaware of how much power they hold and what they can do to us when left unprocessed.
Emotions are complex psychophysiological reactions to specific events, experiences, or thoughts. They arise in response to external stimuli (like an unexpected event) or internal thoughts, such as memories or imaginings. An emotion is not simply a feeling but a holistic process that involves physical reactions, mental processes, and behaviors.
Emotions can be categorized into different types, such as:
Positive emotions
Negative emotions
Neutral emotions
Self-love – a term that somehow annoys us. It’s kind of clear, but not really. Self-love, self-care, accessing one’s own emotions, happiness, stress regulation, and so on – we don’t learn these things in school, even though it would be so important to integrate these aspects into everyday life. And to understand that it’s also about this. Not just about performance, evaluation, and perfection! So, how can we learn to love ourselves? In a world largely shaped by external demands, comparisons, and perfectionistic expectations.
The term "somatic" is derived from Greek and means "related to the body." Somatic exercises are specific movement practices that focus on body awareness and the connection between body and mind. The main aspect of somatic exercises is to train the awareness of one’s body and bodily sensations. They involve slow, mindful movements that penetrate the body and various muscles and fascia to release tension and, most importantly, emotional blockages.
Hey, I'm Natascha! So glad you're here!
I’m an author, soon-to-be Ayurveda coach, and Yin Yoga trainer. I’ve always been searching for that inner sense of fulfillment and happiness. When I was diagnosed with an autoimmune disease, it gave me the courage to embark on this journey of self-healing and self-discovery.
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