

Loving Kindness Meditation
Loving Kindness Meditation is a type of meditation in the yoga tradition that cultivates loving well wishes of happiness, ease and...
Samantha Birtwell, M.A., LMFT
Jun 8, 20213 min read
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The Key to Releasing Stored Tension in the Body
In my post titled 5 Tips for Better Sleep, I introduced a yoga posture called Legs up the Chair. In this post I explain a bit of the...
Samantha Birtwell, M.A., LMFT
May 25, 20212 min read
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5 Tips for Better Sleep
Our ability to fall asleep, stay asleep and feel rested is so crucial to our well-being. Many of us experience sleep difficulties whether...
Samantha Birtwell, M.A., LMFT
May 18, 20213 min read
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Yoga Isn't Just Exercise
Today, I am going to share with you one aspect of the first limb of yoga. The Yamas are character-building restraints, meaning practices...
Samantha Birtwell, M.A., LMFT
May 10, 20213 min read
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Unlocking the Power of Intentions
Why do you do what you do? How often do you go about your day, forgetting what came only a few hours earlier? Do you make choices that...
Samantha Birtwell, M.A., LMFT
May 3, 20213 min read
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What You Resist Persists
Many of us have aspects of our lives that are challenging to explore and look at deeply. And yet, there is this notion that that which we...
Samantha Birtwell, M.A., LMFT
Apr 27, 20213 min read
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Daily Practice: Breathing Exercise 1
Here is one of my favorite breathing exercises that you can do at home or anywhere. Select a soothing song, the length is your choice. If...
Samantha Birtwell, M.A., LMFT
Apr 5, 20212 min read
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Daily Practice: Breathing Exercise 2
Yogic Breathing Exercise
Samantha Birtwell, M.A., LMFT
Apr 5, 20212 min read
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Why I Started Practicing Yoga
My name is Dana Saad, and I'm a licensed therapist at Key Therapy Counseling and a certified yoga instructor. I'd like to tell my story...
Samantha Birtwell, M.A., LMFT
Mar 16, 20212 min read
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