Yoga, as described in sacred texts such as the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali and the Upanishads, views fear primarily as a manifestation of underlying mental afflictions and a misidentification with the physical body and ego. The key teachings see fear…
Over the millennia, yoga has absorbed wisdom from other belief systems, namely Buddhism. One such teaching, called shenpa, reflects our human “knee-jerk pattern of moving away from being present”*1. Each of us has our personal triggers that kick us into…
The old world is dying, and the new world struggles to be born: now is the time of monsters.Antonio Gramsci (1891-1937) Both Peter Turchin, a Russian-American scientist and author, and Sarah Wilson, an Australian author and minimalist, agree that political…
Breath as a Regulator of Mental States The breath is the most accessible tool we possess for altering our internal state. In the context of the subtle body, the breath is the bridge between the physical body and the energetic-mental/emotional-spiritual…
Co-authors of this post on the Adaptive Enterprise are STS-RT Discovery Team members: Doug Austrom, Don de Guerre, Bob Laliberte, Helen Maupin, Bernard Mohr and Carolyn Ordowich. Our problem is not the complexity of our models but the far greater…
The human experience often feels like a navigation through shifting landscapes. When that landscape darkens into the heavy, persistent fog of deep depression, the journey can feel impossible. While modern medicine provides essential tools for mental health, many individuals seek…
Arguably, our spiritual-human purpose is to ask and answer the bold question “Who am I?” Whether our age is 16, 36, 66, or 86, the discovery is a source of anxiety, inspiration, and celebration. Moreover, it is not a one-time…
At its core, “We Are All Creators” reflects the fundamental human reality that we constantly shape our lives, relationships, and environments through our daily thoughts, words, and deeds. Whether intentionally building art or simply navigating interactions, creativity is inherently woven…
When we arrive on this planet, it seems to me that we are born fearless. It is our journey through life that cultivates strengths and fears, thereby setting us on a path of discovering who we are and why we…
Spiritually, a rainbow (ROYGBIV) symbolizes hope, renewal, and divine connection. Emerging after a storm, it represents the light and peace that follow life’s difficulties. It is a reminder to us that storms/challenges are temporary, and better days lie ahead. It…
Worry wastes time.Mind spins endlessly through past or futurenever resting in the present. The Tao and Yoga, as foundational concepts in East Asian philosophy and religion, share several core tenets. Tao (or Dao) literally means “the way” or “the path.”…
In Rolfing, the “7 Tension Bands” refer to seven specific zones within the body where unresolved emotional and physical tension becomes locked into the myofascial network. These anatomical regions are commonly explored during structural integration and myofascial release practices. These…
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