Louise Lavergne

Louise Lavergne of JoyFull Living Wellness Center

JoyFull Living – by Louise Lavergne

Detox products are very popular to help rid the body of toxins. We recognize that toxins can obstruct the function of organs and cause health problems. But the one part of our body we often overlook to detox is our Mind. Negative thoughts and worry are big sources of stress. Holding on to negative thoughts is toxic and not only causes distress but can also create dis-ease in our body. It is one of the most common causes of insomnia, indigestion, and depression, to name a few.

The quality of your thoughts is imperative to your quality of life. Numbing the emotions using food, shopping, drugs and alcohol only give temporary distraction and create an illusion of clearing your mind. The return to reality can be brutal and set you back deeper into a negative pool of distress. Detoxing the mind is an internal job that requires time and a willingness to learn and practice techniques to cultivate a peaceful mind.

Our attempts at stilling the mind can become a frustrating internal tug-of-war that leaves us feeling discouraged with our attempts. Our mind is, by nature, constantly active, taking in every bit of information that comes through our senses—what we look at, what we hear, what we smell and taste can all take us closer or farther from inner peace.

Here are a few things you can do to begin to clear your mind of negative and toxic thoughts.

  • Go to or create a serene setting away from distractions like TV, internet, etc …
  • Don’t try to shut off the mind—It’s not possible—Re-direct your mind, away from negative thoughts toward positive ones.
  • Focus on your breath. By simply slowing down the breath, your heart rate goes down, the body becomes calm and peace begins.
  • Breathe through the left nostril by blocking the right nostril with your right index finger for 1 to 3 minutes.
  • Think about what you are grateful for.
  • Give yourself time!! By practicing even a short amount of time daily, your ability to clear your mind will become less overwhelming.

Yoga, and most specifically JoyFull yoga, offers great tools to improve your ability to relax. It can help reduce stress at a very deep cellular level as it works deeply on the hypothalamus gland and the parasympathetic nervous system for lasting results. Yoga is one of the most powerful tools you can use to detox physically, mentally and emotionally. Mark Dombeck, PH.D writes, ”Yoga is a very effective stress reduction and relaxation tool.… (it) effectively produces relaxation in much the same way that a massage or Progressive Muscle Relaxation (a technique used by behavioral psychologists) does. Yoga practice also draws attention towards breathing, which produces a meditative and soothing state of mind. Yoga methods for stress reduction and self-soothing are generally cheaper than other professional interventions, pretty much safe, free of side effects, and empowering in comparison to medication alternatives.”

I invite you to a mental detox-day retreat here in Jacksonville on Sunday, October 27th. I will take you on a transformational journey where you can experience deep peace and learn how to step into the driver’s seat of your mind and live your best life NOW. This day of silence includes, JoyFull yoga, walking meditation, sound healing relaxation, fresh pressed juices, organic lunch and refreshments to support you with this process. Pre-Registration required.

© 2001-2012 Louise is an international inspirational speaker, author, creator of JoyFull Yoga and JoyFull living coaching. She owns JoyFull Yoga LLC in Jacksonville where she offers private sessions and group classes. Email us your questions at info@joyfull-yoga.com. www.joyfull-yoga.com 541-899-0707.

Posted October 9, 2013

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