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  • About Us
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    • Our Team
      • Stephanie Rotman
      • Amanda Jonikaitis-King
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      • Specialty Areas
        • Anxiety
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        • Chronic Pain
        • Depression
        • Perfectionism
        • Self-Esteem
        • Trauma & PTSD
        • Women’s Issues
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Yoga for Anxiety: 7 Poses to Find Your Calm

October 10, 2023

Transform anxiety into tranquility with these seven yoga poses.

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If you’ve ever struggled to journal while your heart was racing, or meditate while your thoughts felt out of control, you’re not alone. Many people walk away from these experiences believing coping skills “don’t work” or that they’re doing something wrong. More often than not, the issue isn’t the coping skill itself. It’s when and how it’s being used. . Our newest blog posts highlights which coping skills to use based on how you're feeling. Link in bio. . . . #copingskills #nervoussystemregulation #anxietytools #mentalhealthawareness #somatictherapy #mindbodyconnection #stressrelief #emotionalregulation #fightorflight #mentalhealthtips #therapytools #mindfulnesspractice #traumainformed #burnoutrecovery #selfregulation #embodiedwellnesscenter #chicagotherapist #chicago #mentalhealth #mentalhealthmatters #chicagogram #therapist #anxiety #therapistsofinstagram #chicagowellness #holistictherapist #mentalhealththerapist #therapistsofig
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If you’ve ever struggled to journal while your heart was racing, or meditate while your thoughts felt out of control, you’re not alone. Many people walk away from these experiences believing coping skills “don’t work” or that they’re doing something wrong. More often than not, the issue isn’t the coping skill itself. It’s when and how it’s being used. . Our newest blog posts highlights which coping skills to use based on how you're feeling. Link in bio. . . . #copingskills #nervoussystemregulation #anxietytools #mentalhealthawareness #somatictherapy #mindbodyconnection #stressrelief #emotionalregulation #fightorflight #mentalhealthtips #therapytools #mindfulnesspractice #traumainformed #burnoutrecovery #selfregulation #embodiedwellnesscenter #chicagotherapist #chicago #mentalhealth #mentalhealthmatters #chicagogram #therapist #anxiety #therapistsofinstagram #chicagowellness #holistictherapist #mentalhealththerapist #therapistsofig
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Tight shoulders from being hunched over your computer all day? Try these yoga poses to release tension, improve posture, and give your neck and shoulders a break.
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Tight shoulders from being hunched over your computer all day? Try these yoga poses to release tension, improve posture, and give your neck and shoulders a break.
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Anxiety has a way of making everything feel urgent, catastrophic, and personal. Instead of trying to “get rid of it,” try getting curious about it. When you slow your thoughts down into questions, you shift from reacting to responding. You move from spiraling to problem-solving. From fear to perspective. . Save this for the next time your mind starts racing.
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Anxiety has a way of making everything feel urgent, catastrophic, and personal. Instead of trying to “get rid of it,” try getting curious about it. When you slow your thoughts down into questions, you shift from reacting to responding. You move from spiraling to problem-solving. From fear to perspective. . Save this for the next time your mind starts racing.
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We're excited to announce that we're growing our team! We are a woman-owned, Chicago-based integrative mental health group practice looking to add a full- or part-time psychotherapists to our team. We are seeking thoughtful, passionate clinicians with strong interest and training in somatic therapies such as Somatic Experiencing (SE), yoga therapy, dance/movement therapy (DMT), Sensorimotor Psychotherapy, EMDR, Reiki, breathwork, or mindfulness-based practices. Our ideal candidate is experienced (preferably in private practice) and enjoys working both independently and as part of a collaborative team. We especially welcome clinicians who are interested in stepping into leadership or supervisory roles as our practice continues to grow. Click the link in our bio to learn more and apply! . . . #embodiedwellnesscenter #chicagotherapist #chicago #mentalhealth #mentalhealthmatters #chicagogram #therapist #anxiety #therapistsofinstagram #chicagowellness #holistictherapist #mentalhealththerapist #therapistsofig #chicagotherapists #illinoistherapists #hiringtherapists #mentalhealthjobs #therapistsofinstagram #somatictherapy #emdrtherapist #privatepracticejobs #grouppractice #counselingjobs #lcpc #lcsw #lmft #holistictherapy #integrativementalhealth
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We're excited to announce that we're growing our team! We are a woman-owned, Chicago-based integrative mental health group practice looking to add a full- or part-time psychotherapists to our team. We are seeking thoughtful, passionate clinicians with strong interest and training in somatic therapies such as Somatic Experiencing (SE), yoga therapy, dance/movement therapy (DMT), Sensorimotor Psychotherapy, EMDR, Reiki, breathwork, or mindfulness-based practices. Our ideal candidate is experienced (preferably in private practice) and enjoys working both independently and as part of a collaborative team. We especially welcome clinicians who are interested in stepping into leadership or supervisory roles as our practice continues to grow. Click the link in our bio to learn more and apply! . . . #embodiedwellnesscenter #chicagotherapist #chicago #mentalhealth #mentalhealthmatters #chicagogram #therapist #anxiety #therapistsofinstagram #chicagowellness #holistictherapist #mentalhealththerapist #therapistsofig #chicagotherapists #illinoistherapists #hiringtherapists #mentalhealthjobs #therapistsofinstagram #somatictherapy #emdrtherapist #privatepracticejobs #grouppractice #counselingjobs #lcpc #lcsw #lmft #holistictherapy #integrativementalhealth
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There is a Zen proverb that goes something like this: “If you don’t have time to meditate for an hour everyday, you should meditate for two hours.” The busier life gets, the more beneficial mindfulness becomes. It helps us slow down, reset, and stay grounded amid the chaos. Even just a minute or two can make a difference; it’s not about the length, but the practice of coming back to yourself. Start small. Your mind and body will thank you.
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Half-smiling and willing hands is a technique from Dialectical Behavior Therapy that helps soften judgment and resistance. The body and mind are deeply connected, so when we shift our posture or facial expression, even subtly, it impacts our emotional state. This practice isn’t about forcing positivity or pretending everything is okay. It’s about signaling openness and willingness, especially when judgment or tension shows up. . . . #embodiedwellnesscenter #chicagotherapist #chicago #mentalhealth #mentalhealthmatters #therapist #anxiety #therapistsofinstagram #chicagowellness #holistictherapist #mentalhealththerapist #therapistsofig #newsletter #newslettersignup #mentalhealthtips #selfcaretips #chicagomentalhealth #emailnewsletter #nonjudgment #selfcompassion #loveyourself #relationships #healthyrelationships #selflove #selfacceptance
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Half-smiling and willing hands is a technique from Dialectical Behavior Therapy that helps soften judgment and resistance. The body and mind are deeply connected, so when we shift our posture or facial expression, even subtly, it impacts our emotional state. This practice isn’t about forcing positivity or pretending everything is okay. It’s about signaling openness and willingness, especially when judgment or tension shows up. . . . #embodiedwellnesscenter #chicagotherapist #chicago #mentalhealth #mentalhealthmatters #therapist #anxiety #therapistsofinstagram #chicagowellness #holistictherapist #mentalhealththerapist #therapistsofig #newsletter #newslettersignup #mentalhealthtips #selfcaretips #chicagomentalhealth #emailnewsletter #nonjudgment #selfcompassion #loveyourself #relationships #healthyrelationships #selflove #selfacceptance
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