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Category: Ergonomics

  • Mindful Monday

    Mindful Monday

    How to use your body to soothe your mind. Calm Practice Body Scan Body scans can build awareness and connection with our body. Here’s how! Sit in a comfortable chair, a cushion on the floor, or lie down on a comfy rug or yoga mat. Take a few deep breaths and notice the feeling of…

  • Foodie Friday

    Foodie Friday

    Healthy Recipe of the Week If you are craving a simple stew inspired by the Greek soup avgolemono, this is the recipe for you! It is recommended to prepare with a homemade stock. Creamy Lemon Chicken Orzo Ingredients  1/3 cup Dry Whole-Wheat Orzo 2 cups Chicken Stock (*homemade is preferred.) (1) Egg (well whisked) 1…

  • Mindful Monday

    Mindful Monday

    How to use your body to soothe your mind. Calm Practice Postural Shifts The state of our nervous system can affect our posture.  When we are in a sympathetic nervous system state (anxious or angry) we may feel tense and on-guard. When we are in our dorsal vagal state (feeling low or stuck) we may collapse…

  • Happy Caturday 🐱

    The Sounds 👂🏻of a Cat 🐱 Domestic cats can make more than 100 different sounds! Here are some common sounds. Purring Audible Signs A closed-mouth sound, similar to a rhythmic rumble. What Your Cat May Be Feeling or Doing:  Content Happy to be in a warm and familiar environment or situation Requesting something (often with…

  • Foodie Friday

    Foodie Friday

    Healthy Recipe of the Week While I follow a vegan/vegetarian diet, I also like to share healthful recipes for my carnivorous friends. This is a classic Filipino dish that can often take hours of marinating and braising to prepare. However, this recipe variation offers a quick to prep adobo sauce with tart, savory flavors! Chicken in…

  • Mindful Monday

    Mindful Monday

    How to use your body to soothe your mind. Calm Practice Mindful Cup of Tea A lovely little mindful moment we can weave into our every day lives. Here’s how! Sit in a comfy and cozy chair with a cuppa*. Witness your body: the feeling of your back against your seat; your feet gently resting…

  • Welcome April

    This month, focus on inviting people into your life and nurturing social connections.

  • Mindful Monday

    How to use your body to soothe your mind. Calm Practice Focus Switching This powerful practice can train our ability to switch our focus and discover which type of mindful focal point works best for us. Here’s how! Notice a niggle or (physical) pain in your body or an uncomfortable emotion you are experiencing, or…

  • Foodie Friday

    Healthy Recipe of the Week Last week’s recipe featured a guacamole variation. This week we’re staying with a dip or spread, but with more protein. It’s quick to prep with minimal ingredients! Hummus is a great go-to healthy snack or add-on to any meal to sneak in a bit more plant-based protein. I personally love…

  • Mindful Monday

    Mindful Monday

    How to use your body to soothe your mind. Calm Practice Full Body Relaxation This progressive muscle relaxation practice can be an effective way to relax our whole bodies and send us off to sleep or when we need a calming break on a busy, stressful day. Try this exercise in bed or on the…