Infographic titled “The 7 Major Chakras and the Nervous System,” showing a seated meditating person with seven glowing colored chakra symbols aligned from crown to root, surrounded by charts describing each chakra’s location, energy center, nervous-system connection, related emotions, and signs of balance or imbalance.

Chakras & the Nervous System: Two Maps of the Human Experience

I’ve been avoiding writing this blog, which is kind of funny, considering the subject. For more than 25 years, the chakra system has been woven into my personal and professional life. My work began in yoga, and if you’ve ever taken one of my workshops, you may have heard me jokingly refer to myself as […]

Illustrated guide to the parasympathetic nervous system, showing a woman seated beside a lake, its role in rest and digestion, signs it is working well, and calming practices such as slow breathing, meditation, gentle movement, and time in nature.

The Parasympathetic Nervous System: The Power of the Exhale

Continuing my Nervous System Blog Series… Over the past two months, we’ve explored the Central Nervous System, our body’s command center, and the Sympathetic Nervous System, the amazing system designed to help us respond to life’s challenges. This month, we’re turning our attention to another remarkable part of the story: the Parasympathetic Nervous System (PNS), […]

Illustrated infographic of a woman's profile with her nervous system glowing throughout her body, explaining the sympathetic nervous system as the body's alarm system. The graphic describes how it prepares the body for fight, flight, or freeze, common triggers, the effects of prolonged activation, and the role of awareness and compassion in supporting nervous system regulation.

Your Body Isn’t Broken. It’s Protecting You.

Part 2: Understanding Your Nervous System: The Sympathetic Nervous System As we continue our journey into understanding the nervous system, this is the second installment in my Nervous System Blog Series. Today, we’re taking a closer look at the Sympathetic Nervous System. If you missed the first blog, Understanding Your Nervous System: A Gentle Overview, […]