Psychotherapy for Anxiety and Relationships: Philadelphia, PA.
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I specialize in working with individuals struggling with anxiety, and with couples working to find peace and satisfaction in their relationship. I have been practicing as a psychotherapist since 1994. Several years ago I moved my practice to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania from the Upper West Side in New York City.
| The Mind-Body Connection |
| Written by David Steinberg, PhD |
| Wednesday, 07 May 2008 14:57 |
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What is the link between the mind and the body? The link
is the breath, which also happens to be the same word for spirit in
Chinese (chi). Interestingly, the act of breathing is the one bodily
function that is both voluntary and involuntary. We don't have to think
about breathing to breathe, but by consciously controlling the breath,
the possibilities are great. If you are ever wondering what your friend or partner is feeling, look at the the way they are breathing, because our breathing reflects the way we feel. If we are anxious, our breath is short, if depressed, it becomes labored and heavy. When crying, it becomes stacatto. How are you breathing right now? Would you like to shift the way you feel? The answer, in part, is in your breathing. Change your breathing, and you can shift your feeling state. Pranayama, the yogic science of breathing, literally means breath control. It is based in the belief that through the control of the breath, you can calm the mind, and focus consciousness from an "as if" state of mind to the present moment. |
