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Enjoy The Moment

“20 years from now you’d give anything to be this exact age, exactly this healthy, in this exact moment. Take a second to enjoy it.”

— Richard Webster

Let’s attempt to give ourselves a reason to just be here, existing in the present moment.

Think about how many times your presence has been hijacked by you focusing on worries or regrets around problems.

Take a couple of minutes out of your day, put down your phone, relax your eyes, and enjoy a few deep and slow breaths. Listen to what’s around you, whether peaceful or hectic. Slow down your heart rate and take a deep breath for a minute, knowing that whatever you may be going through at this time, will pass.

What we truly have is this moment. You must find a way to enjoy it.

Guided Meditation before Couples Counseling

Guided Meditation before Couples Counseling with Chana Pfeifer, LCSW in Long Island, NY

One thing that I appreciate about you is….
One thing that I appreciate about me is….

Learn breathwork to slow down the mind before therapy.

Get attuned with your awareness of your emotional state.

Awareness and communication are what makes a connected relationship work. If you feel you are having difficulty communicating with your partner, it would be beneficial to have a therapist guide you in the process. Sometimes, couples become so emotionally disconnected and stuck in negative patterns that it is difficult to talk openly and honestly. If this feels like you, then reaching out to a professional social worker could be a great step toward having a connected relationship.

Chana Pfeifer, LCSW – counseling for couples and individual adults in a safe, supportive place.

For people who have concerns about their upcoming marriage, or want to increase compatibility with their partner, attending couples counseling with Chana Pfeifer can be a very rewarding experience!

Offices in both Cedarhurst & West Hempstead, NY:

422 Berrywood Court West Hempstead, NY 11552
222 Rockaway Avenue Building 1 Cedarhurst, NY 11516

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Yoga for Kids 3-5 Years Old

Yoga for Kids 3-5 Years w/ Chana Pfeifer, Licensed Clinical Social Worker.

Usually I teach you during camp and today I’m so excited to teach you yoga.

So what I’m going to ask you to do is breathe.

That’s the first thing because all yogis are breathing with awareness. So the first thing we’re going to do is talk about some different types of breathing.

Follow after me… Put your hand over your heart, close your eyes, and feel your heart breathing. Put your other hand on your belly. Breathe in through your nose … and breathe out of your mouth.

lion's breathNext thing we’re going to do is Lion’s Breath. Lion’s Breath is a powerful technique which helps release pent up energy, including stress, anxiety and anger. See if you can do it along with me…

Mountain Pose – put your feet firmly on the floor. Stick your chest nice and proud, holding your belly tight. Stand strong like a mountain. Close your eyes, and just feel strong for a minute. While you’re in that strong pose, say out loud, “I am strong!”

That’s awesome! And now we’re going to do another strong pose called Warrior one.. Warrior One pose strengthens your leg muscles and improves your flexibility.

For more yoga for kids 3-5 years with Chana Pfeifer, stay tuned!

Short Meditation for People with Busy Minds

Chana Pfeifer, LCSW – Short Meditation for People with Busy Minds

Meditating is really hard for me.. I’ve been doing yoga for over 17 years and meditation is the hardest part. Through a lot of practice I find that sometimes it works for me and sometimes it doesn’t, but when it does, I’m really grateful. I do this with a lot of clients in my office. I’ve done it with the elderly in their homes. So I figured that I’d share with you a type of meditation that sometimes works for me.

I’ll do it with you..

I’m going to close my eyes. I’m going to start to breathe in and out of my nose. Breathing in … and breathing out … Especially in today’s day and age, being grateful for my breath. Noticing the air being a little bit cooler as it enters my nostrils. So as we start this meditation, I’m noticing how I feel in my body right now. Any sensations, tightness, pressure, and just noticing without judging it. For me, I’m noticing a little tightness in my chest. What are you feeling? I’m also noticing that right now, I’m feeling a little anxious. Remember to continue breathing in and out of your nose.

Now, my mind is usually racing – I have a very busy busy head. In yoga, they call it a ‘monkey mind’. Remember, to give yourself credit for trying your best during this meditation.

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