12 of 23 Yoga is one of my favorites. Yoga is not necessarily a religious practice. Don't have to be flexible. Can do yoga from many different fitness levels. Tai Chi - moving meditation. Used to prevent falls, lower blood pressure, manage stress.

13 of 23 A complete system unto itself. Concerned with balance of Chi or Life Force. Under stress, chi is out of balance. Treatments: medical herbs, massage, diet, and acupuncture. Research shows it helps with sleep disorders, depression, pain.

14 of 23 Food can lessen inflammation in body from stress. Ritual of coming together to make a meal lessens stress. Don't have to be very strict about diet. Limit intake of saturated fat: red meat and dairy. Increase fish, vegetables, soy.

15 of 23 Steaming keeps minerals and nutrients intact in the food. Marinade of ginger, garlic, orange, white wine, and green onions. Omega-3s from salmon. Steaming protects delicate texture of salmon. A stress-free way of cooking.

Chapter 16 - Vitamins & Supplements

16 of 23 For relaxation: chamomile tea or passionflower. Tonics: ginseng, rhodiola, or cordiceps. "Natural" not necessarily safe. For women: multi-vitamin, calcium, and fish oil. Men - Vitamin D, (not too much Vitamin A), mixed carotenes.

Chapter 17 - Massage

17 of 23 Used to think massage therapy was an indulgence, but it is not. Since the time of Hippocrates, useful adjunct to medical care. Effective way to manage stress. Resarch shows - lowers blood pressure and relieves anxiety.

18 of 23 Rest vs.Sleep. Need to create space in our week to rest. Other people think Americans get sick, because they refuse to stop. Depletion can lead to illness. Idea of Sabbath: 24 hours with no work. Set up rest time to rejuvenate.

19 of 23 (Power Tools III) Counselor holds up mirror, doesn't judge us. Counselor is partner with tools like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). Clinical Hypnosis for relaxation and healing. Guided imagery uses imagination to relieve tension.

20 of 23 Starts with: I give myself permission to take better care of myself. Reams of research data show effects of stress on emotional and physical well-being. By using these techniques, we can rely more on ourselves, less on healthcare system.

21 of 23 Beginning yoga exercise with several poses demonstrated and narrated by Brooks. Beginning in Table Pose, exhale back to Downward Facing Dog Pose... Arms spread for Warrior Two Pose. Feel pulse of breath through body. End with Sivasana Pose.

22 of 23 Introductory moves and full sequence demonstration. Warm-up movements. Withdraw and push. Cloudy hands movement back and forth, left to right. Petting Horse movement on left and right. Full sequence with music.

23 of 23 Meditation has roots in all cultures. An introduction to mindfulness meditation. Become aware of body, different sensations; invite it to get rid of tension. Settle into the present moment. Using the breath as a place to rest your mind.