Heather Berry

Heather Berry is a freelance writer & owner of Breathe in Joshua Tree California, where she teaches biofeedback breath-training. After studying Psychology & Literature at University of Maryland, she decided to pursue her love of mind/body healing modalities. In 2011 Heather completed Biofeedback training & mentoring through Biofeedback Certification International Alliance (BCIA), and studied mindfulness at Mindful Schools. Heather hopes to help people manage stress and improve well being through mindfulness, gratitude, spirituality, & positive thinking.
Heather Berry is a freelance writer & owner of Breathe in Joshua Tree California, where she teaches biofeedback breath-training. After studying Psychology & Literature at University of Maryland, she decided to pursue her love of mind/body healing modalities. In 2011 Heather completed Biofeedback training & mentoring through Biofeedback Certification International Alliance (BCIA), and studied mindfulness at Mindful Schools. Heather hopes to help people manage stress and improve well being through mindfulness, gratitude, spirituality, & positive thinking.
The Relaxation Response and Anti-Aging
The Relaxation Response and Anti-Aging

Our societal obsession with staying young has sent a strong message that aging is not okay. As a result, many individuals find themselves in a constant search for the product or method that will slow the inevitable aging process. All of this is not necessary, for our bodies have a built-in system for counteracting stre......... more »

Heather Berry is a freelance writer & owner of Breathe in Joshua Tree California, where she teaches biofeedback breath-training. After studying Psychology & Literature at University of Maryland, she decided to pursue her love of mind/body healing modalities. In 2011 Heather completed Biofeedback training & mentoring through Biofeedback Certification International Alliance (BCIA), and studied mindfulness at Mindful Schools. Heather hopes to help people manage stress and improve well being through mindfulness, gratitude, spirituality, & positive thinking.
The Orlando Shootings and Our Heartaches
The Orlando Shootings and Our Heartaches

This morning we all were hit by the terrible news of the Orlando shootings. It can be hard to know how to handle the slew of emotions that arise in response to such a tragedy. It's normal to feel angry and sad when we see such a high level of hate in our world. In addition, with a crime such as this, we can feel a mult......... more »

Heather Berry is a freelance writer & owner of Breathe in Joshua Tree California, where she teaches biofeedback breath-training. After studying Psychology & Literature at University of Maryland, she decided to pursue her love of mind/body healing modalities. In 2011 Heather completed Biofeedback training & mentoring through Biofeedback Certification International Alliance (BCIA), and studied mindfulness at Mindful Schools. Heather hopes to help people manage stress and improve well being through mindfulness, gratitude, spirituality, & positive thinking.
911 Mindfulness
911 Mindfulness

On this 15th anniversary of 9/11, my mind has been wandering back to where I was when I first heard about the attacks. I remember that I was driving to work in San Rafael California. I remember the shock and the cloud of disbelief that followed me around that day. I'm sure many of you can remember the details of your d......... more »

Heather Berry is a freelance writer & owner of Breathe in Joshua Tree California, where she teaches biofeedback breath-training. After studying Psychology & Literature at University of Maryland, she decided to pursue her love of mind/body healing modalities. In 2011 Heather completed Biofeedback training & mentoring through Biofeedback Certification International Alliance (BCIA), and studied mindfulness at Mindful Schools. Heather hopes to help people manage stress and improve well being through mindfulness, gratitude, spirituality, & positive thinking.
The Wandering Mind
The Wandering Mind

We are all familiar with the experience of having our mind wander. We're reading a book, and realize we've read the same page 5 times without any recollection of what we just read. Or when we are driving and realize we are way off course, but were so lost in thought we had no idea that we had missed our turn. As dis......... more »

Heather Berry is a freelance writer & owner of Breathe in Joshua Tree California, where she teaches biofeedback breath-training. After studying Psychology & Literature at University of Maryland, she decided to pursue her love of mind/body healing modalities. In 2011 Heather completed Biofeedback training & mentoring through Biofeedback Certification International Alliance (BCIA), and studied mindfulness at Mindful Schools. Heather hopes to help people manage stress and improve well being through mindfulness, gratitude, spirituality, & positive thinking.
Happiness and Heart Attacks
Happiness and Heart Attacks

I turn 43 this year, and have caught myself studying the lines on my face in the mirror more than I'd like to admit. It seems that time in front of the mirror is part of the aging process as we watch for the inevitable changes to our skin, hair, and body. Years ago when I worked as a caregiver, I remember vividly th......... more »