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Warriors Guide to TBI Aug 16, 2022

Traumatic Brain Injury.  I have observed an overwhelming number of veterans who have TBIs who really don't know very much about how it is affecting their daily lives or what they could be doing about it beyond what the military and VA offered directly after the event.  In my opinion,...

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Warriors Guide to Movement Jul 23, 2022

Have you ever noticed how you feel after an extraneous workout or labor-intensive full day's work? There is a reason exercise can be addicting, and there's also a reason during tough times exercise or any type of movement feels completely inaccessible.

Considering that our bodies are made of...

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Warriors Guide to Meditation Jul 23, 2022

What is meditation?  Perhaps you've seen a picture of a yoga teacher or monk sitting cross-legged, hands rested on knees, with eyes closed? What are they actually doing?  What does meditation look like to you and how does it work? 

The act of meditating was a puzzle to me for quite...

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Warriors Guide to Breathwork Jul 15, 2022

Breathing is one of the most convenient resources we have for caring for our body's needs.  Obviously, without oxygen, you die, but luckily it literally everywhere.  You can learn to manipulate the way your body takes in and releases air and it can have an extraordinary impact on how...

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