Live Longer with Yoga and Meditation

  Live Longer with Yoga and Meditation   By John M. de Castro, Ph.D.   “A growing body of research supports the immediate benefits of meditation, such as reduced stress and anxiety levels, lower blood pressure, and enhanced happiness. While these initial perks may be reason enough for us to practice, meditation’s positive impact appears […]

Improve the Physical and Psychological State of Breast Cancer Survivors with Mindfulness

Improve the Physical and Psychological State of Breast Cancer Survivors with Mindfulness   By John M. de Castro, Ph.D.   “A brief mindfulness-based intervention has a positive short-term effect on psychological and behavioral measures as well as proinflammatory signal markers in younger breast cancer survivors,” – Joyce O’Shaughnessy   About 12.5% of women in the U.S. develop invasive […]

Strengthen the Immune System with Mindfulness

  By John M. de Castro, Ph.D.   “Stress is immunosuppressive. Research into this pernicious relationship between stress and disease has piqued interest in the ways that contemplative practices might positively influence the immune system. According to a large body of evidence, meditation appears to have profound effects on immune function in health and disease […]

Retreat for Longevity

  “People seek out retreats for themselves in the country, at the seaside, on the mountains…but nowhere can a person find a retreat more full of peace than one’s own soul.  Make use then of this retirement continually and regenerate thyself.” – Marcus Aurelius   The genes govern cellular processes in our bodies. One of […]

Aging Healthily – Yoga and Cellular Aging

Aging is inevitable. We can’t stop it or reverse the aging process. But, it is becoming more apparent that life-style changes can slow down the process and allow us to live longer and healthier lives. The genes govern cellular processes in our bodies. One of the most fundamental of these processes is cell replication. Our […]

Tackle Cancer with Mindfulness

Cancer is arguably the most feared disease. Just the word seems to strike fear in the hearts of most everyone, let alone a diagnosis of cancer. Unfortunately this fear is well founded. It is the second leading cause of death. It is estimated that in 2015, 1,658,370 new cases of cancer will be diagnosed in […]