There are countless resources on mindfulness and meditation, from books and apps to scientific literature. Beyond the resources, there's an entire culture and lifestyle built around these practices, offering various tools and insights to enhance well-being.
Martial arts encompass a wide range of fighting styles, from knights to karate, tai chi, and MMA, all of which leverage the body's natural fitness system.
The crulse fitness program, with its unique and individualized approach, has captured my interest as a potential tool for supporting veterans, like myself, with mental health issues at the VA.
An example of returning to the childlike movement was my back. My movements were stiff and limited, resembling those of Frankenstein.
In 2008, I emerged from an 18-month-long psychotic episode, having hit rock bottom. Left in a state of mental and physical despair, I faced a stark reality: if I didn't take action, I was going to die.
