The Vagus Nerve

The Vagus Nerve- Feeling safer, calmer & better intimacy

Lisa McGarvaAnatomy, Anxiety, Biology, Counselling, Massage, Mental Health, Mindfulness, Neurodiversity, Psychotherapy, Sex and Relationship Therapy, Sex Therapist, Sexology, Sexual Response, stress, Trauma, Vagus Nerve, yoga, Yoga Therapy

What is the Vagus Nerve? The Vagus Nerve is the longest nerve of the autonomic nervous system in the human body and comprises both sensory and motor fibres. It starts at the back of the brain reaching all the way down to the pelvic floor and genitals.  It is responsible for the engagement of both the sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous …

Restorative Yoga for Post Traumatic Growth

Restorative Yoga for post traumatic growth

Lisa McGarvaAnxiety, Mental Health, Mindfulness, Psychotherapy, Sex and Relationship Therapy, Sex Therapist, stress, Trauma, yoga, Yoga Therapy

  Welcome to deep rest. Healing happens in its own time. This is a process which cannot be rushed. Stress and trauma are stored in the body. The body remembers these and can hold on to it unless it is supported to be able to release. The accumulation of stress and trauma leads to dis-ease in the body. Over time …

The Best Ethical Pornography- A review by a Clinical Psychosexual & Relationship Therapist.

Lisa McGarvaSex and Relationship Therapy, Sex Therapist, Sexology

This blog is a guide for adults who want to access ethical pornography as part of their sexual health.  I shall review a few websites which are listed when doing an online search for Ethical Pornography, and outline their features so that you the consumer may make an informed decision of what you might like to access. As a Clinical …

Myra Lewin and Lisa McGarva

A conversation with Myra Lewin- Where Ayurveda and Sexology connect.

Lisa McGarvaAyurveda, Biology, Daily Practice, Mindfulness, Psychotherapy, Sex and Relationship Therapy, Sex Therapist, Sexology, Trauma, yoga, Yoga Therapy

  Youtube video with Myra Lewin Join me in a conversation with Myra Lewin as she shares her Ayurvedic knowledge in approaches to treating: • Male Hypoactive Sexual Desire Disorder • Female Sexual Interest/ Arousal Disorder • Erectile Disorder • Premature Ejaculation (early/ rapid) • Female Orgasmic Disorder • Delayed Ejaculation • Genital Pelvic Pain (Dyspareunia) • Penetration Disorder (Vaginismus) …

Yoga Therapy to relax the pelvic floor muscles

Lisa McGarvaAnatomy, Anxiety, Biology, Sex Therapist, Sexology, Trauma, Yoga Therapy

Yoga Therapy to relax the pelvic floor muscles A Yoga Therapy Programme is now available on the Thinking Feeling Moving YouTube Channel: Yoga Therapy to relax the pelvic floor muscles. – YouTube Lisa guides you through a yoga practice to *relax* the pelvic floor muscles. This practice is suitable for people who: ▪️Have vaginismus ▪️Have prostatitis ▪️Any person who has …

Sexual Anatomy & Biology of the Sexual Response

Lisa McGarvaAnatomy, Biology, Sex and Relationship Therapy, Sexology, Sexual Response

This is a read for anyone who has had gaps in their sex education,  who does not quite understand their own body and how it works, or how their partner/s body works.  This read is about the biology, and the pleasure of our bodies. Sometimes when we talk about matters of sex, people may have different ideas of the definitions …

Linda Weiner and Lisa McGarva

A conversation with Linda Weiner

Lisa McGarvaAnxiety, Counselling, Covid, Massage, Mental Health, Mindfulness, Neurodiversity, Psychotherapy, Sex and Relationship Therapy, Sex Therapist, Sexology, stress, Trauma, Yoga Therapy

Click HERE to view the interview. Join me in a conversation with Linda Weiner as we discuss the importance of touch being a primal human need that is vital for our health and survival. Linda shares practical examples of how ‘Sensate Focus Touch’ can help individuals in Covid isolation, in solo touch to feel safe, calm and secure in their …

Dinacharya- Daily Ayurvedic Routine. The benefits explained and demonstrated.

Lisa McGarvaAyurveda, Daily Practice, yoga, Yoga Practice, Yoga Therapy

Do you wake up feeling good in your body and balanced in your mind for the day that is ahead of you?  There are many ayurvedic practices which can be done on a daily basis that help to maintain health and balance in the body and the mind.   A daily routine sets you up for the day feeling that you …

What is the best yoga for sleeping?

Lisa McGarvaAnxiety, Ayurveda, Covid, Mental Health, stress, yoga, Yoga Practice, Yoga Therapy

How have you been sleeping?  Have you found that your sleep patterns have been increasingly disturbed? The numbers are in.  More people are having difficulty sleeping these days, particularly during the pandemic.  A recent study in the US showed that the adult population 30-50% have insomnia.   The Covid-19 pandemic has affected mental health heightening anxiety and sleeplessness.  The more anxious …

Balasana

Yoga Therapy and Counselling- coping with stress and anxiety in times of uncertainty.

Lisa McGarvaAnxiety, Counselling, Covid, Mental Health, stress, yoga, Yoga Equipment, Yoga Therapy

This blog serves as a means to show you practical measures that you can do to help you with stress and anxiety in uncertain times.  I will answer questions about ‘how’ yoga and counselling can literally make your body and mind feel healthier and give you tools be able to cope with the difficult things that you might be experiencing.  …

My Jade Yoga Mat is still in use after 10 years of daily practice

What is the best Yoga mat to buy?

Lisa McGarvaDaily Practice, Travel, Yoga Equipment, Yoga Mat, Yoga Practice

So it is time to buy a new yoga mat, but which is the best one?  Perhaps you are a seasoned practitioner and want to see what is new and recommended in the field, or perhaps you are new to Yoga and would like some advice on where to start. There are many things to consider. What is the best …