Improve the Regulation of Emotions with Yoga

Improve the Regulation of Emotions with Yoga   By John M. de Castro, Ph.D.   “yoga has an important role in regulating the feelings of the adolescents and the students who practice yoga are more happy, energetic, focused, and healthy.” – Yasmin Janjhua   Emotions are important to our well-being. They provide the spice of […]

Meditation Effects on Mindfulness and Emotion Regulation are Associated with Changes in Brain Activity

Meditation Effects on Mindfulness and Emotion Regulation are Associated with Changes in Brain Activity   By John M. de Castro, Ph.D.   “the meditation intervention had large varying effects on EEG spectra, . . Findings suggest that brief guided meditation intervention may offer positive and immediate health benefits to help combat stress.” – Peta Stapleton […]

Improve Self-Awareness and Self-Regulation with Yoga Practice

Improve Self-Awareness and Self-Regulation with Yoga Practice   By John M. de Castro, Ph.D.   “Mindfulness is described through systematic mental training that develops meta-awareness (self-awareness), an ability to effectively modulate one’s behavior (self-regulation), and a positive relationship between self and other that transcends self-focused needs and increases prosocial characteristics (self-transcendence).” – David Vago   […]