Thoughts Unveiled

Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is more common in women than it is in men despite the association it has with many veterans that have been through combat. In the U.S. alone, 10 percent of women compared to 5 percent of men suffer from this disorder in their entire lives.

Yoga could replace traditional therapy as a treatment for this disorder. In yoga the main goal is to get to know your own body in more ways than you ever have. So in order to heal you have to get to know you body before you can become well. If you try different types of yoga, you will eventually find one that is right for you and your lifestyle and conditions. Yoga is not about talking about your trauma as much as it is connecting with what has traumatized you in the first place. If you attend a yoga class, be sure and let your instructor know you don't want to be touched before the class begins. It's mainly about the relationship to your own body, not your relationship with others in the class or even the relationship with your instructor.

If you feel more comfortable in your own home and your own surroundings than give Yoga and the Quest for the True Self, by Stephen Cope a try.

To find more out about treatment beyond yoga for PTSD please visit the Anxiety Disorders Association of America website.

To learn more about different yoga techniques and yoga knowledge, please feel free to visit my Yoga Diary website. Postings appear at least once every other day.

Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is more common in women than it is in men despite the association it has with many veterans that have been through combat. In the U.S. alone, 10 percent of women compared to 5 percent of men suffer from this disorder in their entire lives.

Yoga could replace traditional therapy as a treatment for this disorder. In yoga the main goal is to get to know your own body in more ways than you ever have. So in order to heal you have to get to know you body before you can become well. If you try different types of yoga, you will eventually find one that is right for you and your lifestyle and conditions. Yoga is not about talking about your trauma as much as it is connecting with what has traumatized you in the first place. If you attend a yoga class, be sure and let your instructor know you don't want to be touched before the class begins. It's mainly about the relationship to your own body, not your relationship with others in the class or even the relationship with your instructor.

If you feel more comfortable in your own home and your own surroundings than give Yoga and the Quest for the True Self, by Stephen Cope a try.

To find more out about treatment beyond yoga for PTSD please visit the Anxiety Disorders Association of America website.

To learn more about different yoga techniques and yoga knowledge, please feel free to visit my Yoga Diary website. Postings appear at least once every other day.

For my birthday this past August Jeff and Skylar bought me the latest Adobe Photoshop, which is CS4 version. I had a few moments between classes, work and teaching that I thought I would play around with it a bit and this is what I got.

I started with this photo from the internet:


And this photo from last year playing in the snow up on the Cascade Mountains:


Then I cleaned them both up a bit and took another photo of a random tree I took last year out at OSU (if you have ever been inside my house you will recognize this picture. It's currently hanging on my wall in a larger form:


So, once I chose what photos I wanted, I started playing around with them and this is what I ended up with:


I absolutely love my birthday gift. This will help with many, many photo projects and also client’s photos as well. Thanks Jeff and Skylar-Bean for thinking of me and my hobby. If you are interested in purchasing the latest version of Adobe Photoshop, click here.

I just love watching dominoes fall and I love even more when there is a kitty cat involved. Flippy Cat has the best domino displays and he is a constant in my internet web page views. Check out the latest from him below. Just in time for the fall season.

1. The Wonderful Flight to the Mushroom Planet by: Eleanor Cameron (Ages: 6 to 10)

2. Toys Go Out by: Emily Jenkins (Ages 9 and up)

3. Betsy-Tacy by: Maud Hart Lovelace (Ages: 9 and up)

4. Tails by: Matthew Van Fleet (Ages: 0 to 2)

5. Round Is a Mooncake by: Roseanne Thong (Ages: 2 to 4)

6. The Backward Day by: Ruth Krauss (Ages: 2 to 4)

7. Amos & Boris by: William Steig (Ages: 4 to 6)

8. The Gruffalo by: Julia Donaldson (Ages: 4 to 6)

9. Nimby by: Jasper Tomkins ( this book is no longer in print, but check your local library for copies to be taken out on lend) (Ages: 4 to 6)

10. The Rabbit Belongs to Emily Brown by: Cressida Cowell and Neal Layton (Ages: 4 to 6)

11. How I Became a Pirate by: Melinda Long (Ages: 4 to 6)

At night before your slumber think about your day and your interactions throughout your day. Take note of when your interactions where in harmony and when they weren't. Write down which interactions were flawed and why? Was it to protect someone? Was it to protect myself? What would have made the situation different if you have made the interaction more harmonious? Ask for courage when this situation and interaction comes around in the future. Finally, make a decision to either approach this situation or interaction in a better, more positive approach or not to approach it at all.


I have trouble accepting
the things and the people
that I can not change,
and for that I am grateful
there is yoga.

......Or how about Dominoe PC towers?

1. When you get the munches at night when you really should be in bed, don't give into the hunger, go to sleep and get extra beauty sleep instead of extra calories.

2. Place a pedometer to your waist and calculate how many steps you take daily. Try to beat your total from the previous day.

3. To add to your exercise routine purchase or rent a DVD on a quick 30 minute work out routine.

4. If you feel you must have a cheat food, get something small like an ice cream bar or a container of bon bons and only eat half. Another great cheap is to keep a chocolate bar in your freezer and eat a little piece to let it melt in your mouth slowly.

5. If you add humus to your eating as far as snacks it is filling and is low in fat. If you get the hummus with garlic added it can give your snack a little kick.

6. Drink a glass of water before every meal. It will help you fill fuller and keep you within your calorie eating intentions without going over board.

7. Think about why you are loosing the weight instead of dwelling the weight alone. It will help keep you positive during your weight loss.

8. Keep a food journal and how many calories you ate during the day. It will help you see exactly what goes in your mouth.

9. Start your exercise routine with a friend or your spouse. Kids love to do activities so have your son ride his bike along side you when you go walking.

10. Don't stress if you gain a pound in one day. It could be from a many number of things. One or two pound gains are normal during a weight loss program. If you have lost more than 10 lbs or gained more than 10 lbs in a day, see your doctor, there could be something else going on.

There is a way to help you vacation better. Just a bit of research can help you plan and enjoy a great trip to anywhere.

• Research your Location: Spend some time searching the Web for some deals and some details before you and your family takes off.

• Take Time to Learn: Mainly learn about the attractions and/or rides that the place offers, there may be many more attractions that your family would love to visit while there.

• Make a Plan: Pick the rides and attractions you want to visit. Be sure and print a park or attraction map before going as well. Make many copies and make sure everyone has a copy. Mark meeting places on each map as well.

• Keep them Safe: Write cell numbers on your children’s arms so that if they get lost during the vacation, authorities can easily contact them. If this doesn’t work for you then have business cards made up with your name, your children's name and address and phone number and place them in the children’s pockets.

• Be Prepared: Carry fanny packs with water, snacks, and a bit of spending money, and possibly a disposable camera. Some fanny packs allow run for first aid kits and be sure to bring along sun screen as well and instant hand sanitizer (you will need this item for sure.)

• Set the Time: Eat before you head to the park or destination and set times to meet up and where to meet up for lunch and possibly a snack. Try to rotate your eating times before or after 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Eat dinner outside the attraction.