Abu Yoga Wellness

20/04/2021

I’m asked this question all the time: “Why am I attracted to people who are wrong for me?” And the answer is quite simple, actually:

Because your wounded self is doing the attracting.

Now, I know the term “wounded self” can sound a little intense, so let me explain. We all have two selves: the “little self” (or the wounded self, the ego) and the “Spiritual Self” (the higher self, adult self, or soul).

The wounded self is the part of you that feels incomplete. It questions your worth and value; it doesn’t feel whole, or it feels flawed in some way. My wounded self is the “little me” who wonders if I’m truly lovable.

On the other hand, we also have a Spiritual Self. This is your higher self, your soul. It’s the part of you that’s connected to love, truth, wisdom and peace within. Your Spiritual Self knows, without a doubt, how lovable and valuable you are. In many ways, it’s the opposite of the ego.

At any given time, we are operating from one of these two selves. Many of us, unfortunately, operate from the viewpoint of the ego most of the time. That is, we believe we’re insignificant and powerless in some way, and we’re trying to make up for this lack.

The ego looks for things on the outside to find validation and completion. It believes once it gets more (money, a better partner, a better job, a better house, more vacations, etc…) it will finally be happy.

But … it’s never happy. Not for long, anyway. Because the ego’s very nature is to feel incomplete. Therefore when you live through the perspective of your ego, you’re destined to feel like something’s missing. Life through this lens is not very fun.

The ego gets highly activated when it comes to romantic relationships, because relationships are where we hold the most wounding.

We’ve all felt disappointed or hurt by a relationship in the past; we carry the memory of this wound into adulthood (sometimes unconsciously). If a wound from childhood is still active within you, you’ll attract people who are going to highlight the same feeling. For example, if your wounding is centered around feeling rejected or unseen, it’s likely that you’ll feel a similar way in your relationships as an adult.

Your unconscious is programmed to attract people who activate your wounds. The reason for this is so you’ll grow.

This is a frustrating part of the growth process! But think of it this way: You’re replaying your wounds so you can finally heal them. We cannot heal anything we don’t feel or see; we can’t heal things that are unconscious! The uncomfortable feeling has to come to the surface for you to grow beyond it.

And how do you grow beyond it?

By identifying with your higher self.

Remember, your higher self is the part of you that knows the truth about you. It knows that you are worthy, amazing, capable, and powerful. Through the lens of the higher self, you are whole. Yes, you’re an imperfect human with flaws; but the larger truth is: you’re a soul.

You’re beautiful.
You’re important.
You’re special.
You’re love.

This is what the higher self knows about you — and it wants you to know it, too.

By identifying with your higher self (the love within you), your compulsion to play out wounds with other people dissipates and in some cases, disappears.

When you wake up to the higher self’s truth, you suddenly realize that the “wrong” people were just teachers to nudge you into the “right”state-of-mind; a state-of-mind that does not question your value or worth. Unfortunately, nothing inspires us to grow more than a broken heart.

Your higher self wants you to identify with it; it wants you to own who you really are. Reclaim the love within you, and you’ll heal your relationships from the inside-out.

Source: mindbodygreen, by Shelly Bullard

12/10/2020

11/10/2020

*Neuroscience and Emotional Awareness*

*What are Endorphins ?*

Endorphins are neurotransmitters secreted in the hypothalamus and pituitary gland in response to stress and pain 😰😖, which we all feel from time to time. Known as the body’s natural “feel-good” chemicals, endorphins stimulate feelings of pleasure, well-being, and pain relief, making them an essential component in a balanced, happy life. 😌☺️

Endorphins, which are structurally similar to the drug morphine, are considered natural painkillers because they activate opioid receptors in the brain that help minimize discomfort, says J. Kip Matthews, Ph.D, a sport and exercise psychologist. 💊

They can also help bring about feelings of euphoria and general well-being. 😃💁‍♀️ "Endorphins are also involved in natural reward circuits related to activities such as feeding, drinking , s*xual activity and maternal behavior," he says.

There are at least 20 different kinds of endorphins, and one kind, beta-endorphins, are stronger than morphine and have been shown to play a part in everything from alcoholism 🥃 to diabetes to aging of the brain

Thankfully, there are a variety of ways to tap into the mood-boosting, stress-relieving benefits of endorphins and get their full, opiate-like effect flowing. ⚡✨ ***** * 2.

*Natural ways to boost endorphins*

1. *Exercise* - By moving your body and increasing your heart rate with cardiovascular exercise, you can stimulate the production of endorphins in the bloodstream. 🤽🏻‍♂️🚣🏻‍♀️🚴🏻‍♀️ As soon as the heart 💗 starts pumping and sweat glands start perspiring 😅, the rush of feel-good chemicals kicks in to reduce the brain’s perception of pain. 😌 However, you may have to push through that initial stage of discomfort 😰 to fully experience the endorphin-induced exercise high. As an added bonus, if you’re trying to kick a harmful habit, exercise is considered a highly effective coping mechanism in most forms of addiction recovery; the natural endorphin high offers respite from incessant cravings for drugs, alcohol, or junk food. 🍕🍟🍔

_Runner's high_ -A“runner's high” refers to the feeling of pure elation, reduced stress, and a decreased ability to feel pain due to a flood of endorphins released by exercise.🏃‍♂️🏃🏼‍♀️ Most long distance runners experience this rush of good feelings due to nature's home brewed opiates - endorphins that act a lot like medically engineered morphines. 💊

_Group exercise workouts_ - It turns out that exercising in a class format can unleash a flood of endorphins, similar to dancing and laughing. Whether it’s the rush of having a shared goal, having accountability to others or good old fashioned social bonding, it may explain why some people become “addicted” to their exercise classes and science shows us why: it takes the natural endorphin-rush of exercise to a whole other level. ⛹🏻‍♂️🏂🤼‍♀️

2. *Laughter* - Laughing lifts the spirits and relieves tension. This is somewhat of a given for anyone who has ever experienced a good belly laugh. But did you know that part of the reason laughing feels so good is because of the endorphins that stream through your system when you do. According to research presented at a meeting of the American Physiological Society (2006), just knowing that laughter is coming boosts endorphins and sets the feel-good vibes in motion 😂🤣

*3.Massage and bodywork-* Touch-oriented modes of healing and pain management such as acupuncture, massage, chiropractic adjustments, and hydrotherapy are known to stimulate endorphin release 💆🏻‍♀️💆🏻‍♂️

4. *S*x* - Engaging in regular s*xual activity feels good, relieves stress, and releases endorphins. In fact, endorphins are largely responsible for the anxiety– and pain-reducing effects of s*x (Newsmax Health, 2013 ) 👩‍❤️‍👨

5. *Meditation, breathwork & activities like Tai Chi & Pilates* - Simply relaxing and focusing the mind on meditation triggers the release of endorphins and also helps increase dopamine, serotonin, and melatonin. This cocktail of chemicals flooding the bloodstream leaves the meditator feeling calm, happy, and content 🧘‍♀️🧘🏽‍♂️

6. *Sunlight* - The UV light in the sun's rays help release endorphins however be careful to get morning or evening sunlight. The sun's ray's become more harsh from 10:30 AM to 2:30 PM . 🌞🌝

7. *Music* - Researchers at McGill University have proved that music can have the same effect on your brain as opioids and endorphins, reports Fact.That music rush — the chill many get from just the opening chords of a song — represents your brain releasing natural opioids such as endorphins that block pain and induce feelings of pleasure. 📻🎶🎵

8. *Aromatherapy* - Sniffing Vanilla and lavender essentials oils are known to help reduce anxiety and also help stimulate endorphins. Studies show that essential oils help release a mix of neurotransmitters including endorphins. Lavender helps activate the relaxation response in the nervous system and has many neuro protective properties and is used in the treatment of alzheimers and anxiety disorders. 🌿🌾

A classic study, from Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center in New York, found that the scent of vanilla made patients report a significant reduction in anxiety while undergoing MRIs. ****. *3.

*Foods that naturally help stimulate endorphins release*

Endorphins - like the body's other "happy hormones" (serotonin, dopamine, and oxytocin) - are released into the bloodstream to elicit the feeling of euphoria, enhance pleasure, relieve stress, and reduce feelings of pain. Although no food products contain whole endorphins for easy consumption, several endorphin-stimulating foods boast high levels of the vitamins and minerals that play a large part in boosting your brain's production, like vitamin B12, vitamin C, zinc, potassium, and iron. If you're in need of that feel-good feeling, here are some foods that'll encourage your brain's endorphin release:

- Fruits - Bananas 🍌 , apples 🍏, oranges 🍊 , berries 🍓, grapes 🍇

- Veggies & others - Beans , Mushrooms , Asparagus, Spinach and other leafy greens, Tomatoes 🥬🍅

- Grains - Brown Rice , Quinoa 🍚🍛

- Spices - Chilli peppers & all spicy foods, Ginseng , Turmeric 🌶️🌶️🌶️

- Seafood - salmon, oyster 🍣🍣

- Protein sources - Eggs, nuts & seeds ( walnuts in particular have large amounts of omega 3 acids & help stimulate endorphin release ) , lean animal proteins 🥚🍳🥜

- Beverages - Coffee , Green tea , wine ☕🍵🍷

A special mention goes to these :

*Chocolate & Chilli peppers*

Chocolate is celebrated cross-culturally as a pleasurable indulgence, and endorphin release is just one of many reasons to enjoy its blissful effects on the body. The mood-boosting and inflammation-reducing benefits of dark chocolate consumption are well established and widely used to justify indulging in it regularly. 🍫🍫

According to researchers, chili peppers contain a chemical called capsaicin that triggers the pain-relieving, feel-good effect in response to this fiery food’s heat ( if you can stand the heat - would recommend this in moderation as it would make the system too heat on the inside if consumed too often ) 🌶️🌶️

*Wine* - According to research published in the Journal of Neuroscience, enjoying a small amount of alcohol, especially wine, at the end of the day can boost endorphins (Ireland, 2014). Both red and white wine contain antioxidants, and red wine contains resveratrol, which has been shown to reduce inflammation, slow the aging process, and protect against arterial damage 🍷🍷3.

*Foods that naturally help stimulate endorphins release*

Endorphins - like the body's other "happy hormones" (serotonin, dopamine, and oxytocin) - are released into the bloodstream to elicit the feeling of euphoria, enhance pleasure, relieve stress, and reduce feelings of pain. Although no food products contain whole endorphins for easy consumption, several endorphin-stimulating foods boast high levels of the vitamins and minerals that play a large part in boosting your brain's production, like vitamin B12, vitamin C, zinc, potassium, and iron. If you're in need of that feel-good feeling, here are some foods that'll encourage your brain's endorphin release:

- Fruits - Bananas 🍌 , apples 🍏, oranges 🍊 , berries 🍓, grapes 🍇

- Veggies & others - Beans , Mushrooms , Asparagus, Spinach and other leafy greens, Tomatoes 🥬🍅

- Grains - Brown Rice , Quinoa 🍚🍛

- Spices - Chilli peppers & all spicy foods, Ginseng , Turmeric 🌶️🌶️🌶️

- Seafood - salmon, oyster 🍣🍣

- Protein sources - Eggs, nuts & seeds ( walnuts in particular have large amounts of omega 3 acids & help stimulate endorphin release ) , lean animal proteins 🥚🍳🥜

- Beverages - Coffee , Green tea , wine ☕🍵🍷

A special mention goes to these :

*Chocolate & Chilli peppers*

Chocolate is celebrated cross-culturally as a pleasurable indulgence, and endorphin release is just one of many reasons to enjoy its blissful effects on the body. The mood-boosting and inflammation-reducing benefits of dark chocolate consumption are well established and widely used to justify indulging in it regularly. 🍫🍫

According to researchers, chili peppers contain a chemical called capsaicin that triggers the pain-relieving, feel-good effect in response to this fiery food’s heat ( if you can stand the heat - would recommend this in moderation as it would make the system too heat on the inside if consumed too often ) 🌶️🌶️

21/07/2019

10/07/2019

Olá, bom dia Dear One and All, today i have yoga cláss 19 15 tô 20 30 at Rua de Anselmo braancamp, 349 R/C, if you want us please send PM or call to João +351 917 425 287, , have a wonderful day, love and peace Nameste 🙏 🙌

23/05/2019

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-6715729/Prince-Charles-urges-medics-use-therapeutic-YOGA-ease-pressure-NHS.html?fbclid=IwAR2_EtTWoclk57Wqcq1Z6EswspAHAnM-__ME6eUBVwXy5BRv5psdl-ZWih0

The Prince of Wales said more people taking yoga classes could help the NHS save resources because it has 'proven beneficial effects', with Public Health England vowing to fund them.