National Yoga Day – Monday, June 21 Mindfulness is a foundational element of a yoga routine. To be mindful means to pay attention to your experience while it is happening, without judgment. Observing your mental,
Besides marking the beginning of summer and the halfway point of another year gone, the month of June represents hope for the queer community and serves as a time of celebration. For many, Pride Month is seen as a time of
This May, many high school seniors will be thinking about graduation and leaving their homes to attend college. Last year looked very different, with school-aged children and teens moving to virtual classrooms and online learning. It was a new
None of us need a reminder that last year was arguably one of the hardest for many all around the world. People were challenged in ways that tested their patience, their wallets, and the strength of bonds that
Stress. It’s a feeling, a physiological response, a state of being, and a burden that often makes us feel powerless. Stress is the natural response generated by our body and brain when we feel overwhelmed
Our lives begin within a system; one most often made up of parents, family friends, aunts and uncles, cousins, peers, and siblings. Our siblings are often our first friends, our first role models, and our first exposure to arguments
It’s been a year—the strangest part of that statement is that we do not even need to mention which year, or what occurred, or the words “COVID-19,” “quarantine,” or “pandemic.” We all just know, because we have
Food is everywhere and in practically everything we see — television commercials, gatherings with family and friends, billboards, print ads, celebrations, and more. It is a cultural marker of togetherness, as well as a primal need for survival. All species depend on sustenance
Here we are, we survived 2020 — the year that was 72 months long (or at least felt like it more often than not). It’s hard to believe that the beginning of the year marked the turn of a
The sometimes overwhelming stresses of the past year have brought increased awareness about the importance of mental health to many who had never before given it much thought. Some of these people found themselves suffering
The holiday season is commercially advertised for many things: food, connection, shopping, joy, togetherness, excitement, and relaxation. In the month of November alone, we witness multiple celebrations across religious practices, such as Diwali, Dhan Teras,
At THIRA Health, our work with women, particularly in issues of disordered eating, is multifaceted. This means not only treating the whole person but remaining mindful of environmental impacts on the journey to healing. While
