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Over my many years working with women in therapy, it would be hard to count the number of bright, capable, successful women who have shared with me their fears of not being “good enough”, or how easily they are derailed by disapproval. And I have yet to meet a woman who feels her body is as it “should” be.

Refresh your energy and reduce stress the natural way. These four relaxation and breathing methods will help you rest your body, quiet your senses, calm and center your mind, and restore inner peace. Soothe anxiety; improve sleep; and reduce stressful thoughts and emotions. In less than 15 minutes you'll feel rested, renewed, and on your way to a brighter day.

Make your mind more focused and "one pointed" with the 31 Points Exercise, the 61 Points Exercise (Shavayatra), and the 75 Breaths Exercise (Shitili Karana). These advanced techniques are designed to help you learn to relax and meditate and also to build on the foundation of the four relaxation methods presented in Guided Yoga Relaxations. These practices are the perfect preparation for Three Guided Meditations, also by Dr. Sovik.

Anxiety, depression, and their dangerous manifestations - substance abuse, eating disorders, self-injury, and suicide - are increasing student conditions at many competitive high schools. Paradoxically, most of these schools promote themselves as being committed to students' holistic development in academics, athletics, and the arts, and in their personal, social, and emotional growth. So why are so many students struggling?

Meditation is an inward journey, a door to self-discovery. These three meditations from the yoga tradition provide a comprehensive introduction to meditation. These practices help to develop a cheerful, clear, and calm mind, bringing about a gradual transformation of consciousness. Use any one of them for daily practice to experience inner focus, the awakening of an inner calm, and harmony of body and mind.