The Brain Molecules of Focus and Motivation Slow Down to Heal. Glow Yoga San Francisco
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In today’s episode, I want to take another dive into our brain and its ability to influence our emotions, motivate us, and help us stay on task. In this day and age when even our home speaker demands our attention, how can we improve our focus and not lose sight of what’s important? Even though as a society our lives became so much more convenient, the widespread dissatisfaction and the lack of happiness are alarming. The industry of anti-depressants, opioids, Adderall, and sleeping pills is booming like never before. While it's very easy to pop a pill, sniff a thing, pour and glass, and help us feel better – there is not one person whose brain has been 'fixed' with prescription medicine. I would like to emphasize the importance of using professional help for real mental health diagnoses and life-saving pharmaceuticals, and at the same time encourage all of us to implement daily selfcare that can support and re-wire our complex and always-changing brains. I also want to mention a fun fact about all external drugs – the only reason why any substances have any effect on our brain – is because they mimic our own internal pharmacy, and some of the mind-altering substances have actually helped the scientists discover those internal neuro-transmitters and better understand how our brain works.
While there are over 100 neurotransmitters that influence our mood and behavior, in this episode I’ll start by talking about the first 3 that make or break our ability to pay attention, feel satisfaction and stay motivated to participate in everyday life. Those molecules are dopamine, norepinephrine, and serotonin made by your own brain incorporated. I’ll also share the 7-Step Simple Plan you can implement today to Increase the Amounts of dopamine, norepinephrine, and serotonin molecules to improve our attention, focus, and life satisfaction.
Natasha
founder | sustainable selfcare advocate
You can work with me remotely, I am available to organize Team Wellness Events & Conferences: reach out via web chat www.glowyogasf.com
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Your host Natasha is the founder of Glow Yoga & Wellness whose mission is to offer daily selfcare for graceful active aging and mental clarity that is sustainable and feels good: you don't want to miss a day!
Natasha is an E-RYT 500 yoga teacher with 12 years of experience, a Spiritual Psychology teacher, a certified Mindfulness educator, a creator of 360Barre method, and a past student of Judo. Natasha is trained in classical Piano and loves playing live SoundBath Meditations to connect to our Inner Bliss. She is a continuous student of yoga philosophy and a researcher of the ancient yogic scriptures.
After having healed herself from excruciating chronic neck pain, she has developed Glow Wellness Program with holistic 8-limbed yoga, mindful strengthening, and bodywork. With the widespread anxiety, anger, ADD, insomnia, chronic pain, and fast-paced fitness frenzy she hopes to share the sacredness of slowing down.
Glow's podcast offers holistic selfcare education and science-backed simple routines you can implement today & start feeling better.
Mentioned Resources:
25Min Live(Zoom) Morning Selfcare Habit www.glowyogasf.com/product-page/month-of-live-group-coaching-healthy-habit-development
My Breathwork Book for the Anxious Mind: 10 Days to Clarity & Calm www.glowyogasf.com/product-page/breathwork-book-for-anxiety
Brain Waves from Scientific American https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/what-is-the-function-of-t-1997-12-22/
Norepinephrine & Meditation https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/3517923/
Molecular Mechanisms of Meditation https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/23737355/
Exercise and Attention Deficit https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34856393/
Meditation and its effect on Serotonin, Norepinephrine, and Dopamine https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/789821/
'Take Your Pills' Documentary https://www.netflix.com/title/80117831
Brain and breathing https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.go
In today’s episode, I want to take another dive into our brain and its ability to influence our emotions, motivate us, and help us stay on task. In this day and age when even our home speaker demands our attention, how can we improve our focus and not lose sight of what’s important? Even though as a society our lives became so much more convenient, the widespread dissatisfaction and the lack of happiness are alarming. The industry of anti-depressants, opioids, Adderall, and sleeping pills is booming like never before. While it's very easy to pop a pill, sniff a thing, pour and glass, and help us feel better – there is not one person whose brain has been 'fixed' with prescription medicine. I would like to emphasize the importance of using professional help for real mental health diagnoses and life-saving pharmaceuticals, and at the same time encourage all of us to implement daily selfcare that can support and re-wire our complex and always-changing brains. I also want to mention a fun fact about all external drugs – the only reason why any substances have any effect on our brain – is because they mimic our own internal pharmacy, and some of the mind-altering substances have actually helped the scientists discover those internal neuro-transmitters and better understand how our brain works.
While there are over 100 neurotransmitters that influence our mood and behavior, in this episode I’ll start by talking about the first 3 that make or break our ability to pay attention, feel satisfaction and stay motivated to participate in everyday life. Those molecules are dopamine, norepinephrine, and serotonin made by your own brain incorporated. I’ll also share the 7-Step Simple Plan you can implement today to Increase the Amounts of dopamine, norepinephrine, and serotonin molecules to improve our attention, focus, and life satisfaction.
Natasha
founder | sustainable selfcare advocate
You can work with me remotely, I am available to organize Team Wellness Events & Conferences: reach out via web chat www.glowyogasf.com
_______
Your host Natasha is the founder of Glow Yoga & Wellness whose mission is to offer daily selfcare for graceful active aging and mental clarity that is sustainable and feels good: you don't want to miss a day!
Natasha is an E-RYT 500 yoga teacher with 12 years of experience, a Spiritual Psychology teacher, a certified Mindfulness educator, a creator of 360Barre method, and a past student of Judo. Natasha is trained in classical Piano and loves playing live SoundBath Meditations to connect to our Inner Bliss. She is a continuous student of yoga philosophy and a researcher of the ancient yogic scriptures.
After having healed herself from excruciating chronic neck pain, she has developed Glow Wellness Program with holistic 8-limbed yoga, mindful strengthening, and bodywork. With the widespread anxiety, anger, ADD, insomnia, chronic pain, and fast-paced fitness frenzy she hopes to share the sacredness of slowing down.
Glow's podcast offers holistic selfcare education and science-backed simple routines you can implement today & start feeling better.
Mentioned Resources:
25Min Live(Zoom) Morning Selfcare Habit www.glowyogasf.com/product-page/month-of-live-group-coaching-healthy-habit-development
My Breathwork Book for the Anxious Mind: 10 Days to Clarity & Calm www.glowyogasf.com/product-page/breathwork-book-for-anxiety
Brain Waves from Scientific American https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/what-is-the-function-of-t-1997-12-22/
Norepinephrine & Meditation https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/3517923/
Molecular Mechanisms of Meditation https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/23737355/
Exercise and Attention Deficit https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34856393/
Meditation and its effect on Serotonin, Norepinephrine, and Dopamine https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/789821/
'Take Your Pills' Documentary https://www.netflix.com/title/80117831
Brain and breathing https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.go