When I woke up this morning, a cool breeze coming through my window pleasantly greeted me. In this moment I was reminded that a new season is indeed approaching us sometime soon. You may have had your own reminders of this change – preparing your children getting back to school or you may be looking forward to that last weekend summer getaway.

It seems, that sometimes when reminders force us to take notice of what is ahead, we may become saddened – we don’t want to let go of the warm weather, time spent outdoors...

Bree Greenberg-Benjamin will be speaking at this FREE event next week at the Flynn Center! Please click the link below for more information! Presented by UVM's Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI).  

http://www.flynncenter.org/performances-events/amy-e-tarrant-gallery/archives/2011-alice-murdoch-exhibit.html

We all know that getting a good night’s rest is essential for maintaining balance in our lives and can improve our overall health. However, we may also experience times when we do not get the highest quality sleep that we intended for. Recently I read on Eating Well’s website that dietitians are now looking towards food and how it can improve one’s sleep. The dietitians and physicians consulted provided these tips:

1. Limit alcohol intake – drinking too much can actually wake you up at night. 2. Limit caffeine intake – or cut...

I read in Science Blog that drug therapy is found to be only beneficial for 30-40% of depressed adults receiving treatment in the United States. Whenever I hear a statistic such as this it reminds me that there must be far greater successful solution for individuals fighting depression. According to Science Blog, a recent article from the Journal for Alternative and Complementary medicine reports that individuals who are seeking treatment for depression may benefit from Positive Activity Interventions and it costs little to nothing.

Positive Activity Interventions are methods in which once can increase their positive thinking,...

Two weekends ago, I decided to dedicate some time to just myself while attending a two day retreat at the Cambridge Insight Meditation Center in Cambridge, Massachusetts. I experienced what I call the “full spectrum” of everything you could imagine that would come up while being in silence for those two days.  Pleasure, pain, pain and pleasure at the same time, boredom, joy, etc.

One fascinating moment occurred when eating lunch on the first day. There I was indulging in great food in silence while sitting with fellow yogis. I smiled at myself and...

Are you wanting to know more about Healing Touch energy therapy?  I invite you to take a few minutes to watch this lovely and informative video produced by the Healing Touch Program.  I hope it will inspire you to explore the benefits that Healing Touch energy therapy has to offer you.  I offer individual Healing Touch sessions weekly at the Vermont Center for Yoga and Therapy.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2mAqTTAyXcQ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vOaXx2NbPtY  .

Feeling stressed, tired, or burnt out? It may be helpful to take a walk, or if you are lucky enough to be living in the beautiful state of Vermont, take a moment and take in a spectacular scene of the Green Mountains or Lake Champlain. Being in nature, researchers understand, has restorative power to nurture our selves.

In an article featured on the Miller-McCune website, researchers found that being in nature, even if it is noticing a potted plant in your home or office, allows our brains to take attention to our surroundings in a relaxed manner....

The Vermont Center for Yoga & Therapy is pleased to present more programs this fall to our teen community.  Programs include Mindfulness for Teens, Teen Quilting Group, and Reiki Energy-Bodywork Workshop for Teens.

We are very excited to present these programs to teens that are looking to learn something new, meet others, or to just do something different.

If you are a teen, parent, or community member who is interested in learning more about these programs, please check out our calendar and events page for more information. Or you can contact us directly by...