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Brain Waves YogaTM
Caregivers Corner
Restoring the North Star
​You are the navigator, the advocate, and the steady ground. But even the strongest anchor needs to be pulled up and taken care of sometimes. At Brain Waves Yoga, we know that when a brain injury happens, it happens to the whole family.
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This space is dedicated entirely to you. No medical jargon, no rehab schedules—just a place for you to breathe, regulate, and remember who you are outside of your caregiving role.
Four Emotional Currents
Caring for another soul is like navigating the vast, unpredictable expanse of the ocean. It is beautiful, deep, and vital, but it’s also easy to feel like you’re gasping for air beneath the weight of a relentless tide.
To keep your head above water, it helps to understand a way to map the four emotional "currents" you’ll encounter on your journey.
The Gentle Current
Balanced Connection
The Undertow
Swept Away
The Breakwater
Protective Pause
The Deep Trench
Burnout
This is the "Green Zone." You are in the water, but you aren't fighting it. You are present and compassionate, moving with the waves of the other person's needs while maintaining your own buoyancy. You are providing care from a place of love, yet you still feel the sun on your face.
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The Vibe: "I am swimming with you, but I am still my own person."
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How it feels: Balanced, calm, and rhythmic.
Boundaries aren't a shore that keeps you away from the water; they are the breakwaters that protect your harbor. By saying "no" to extra demands or carving out "off-duty" time, you ensure the waves don't erode your foundation.
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The Vibe: "I am stepping onto the sand for a moment so I don't lose my strength."
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How it feels: Necessary and protective—though the spray of guilt might occasionally hit you.
This is the warning sign. The emotional and physical load has pulled you off your feet. You’ve lost your sense of shore, and you’re being dragged under by the other person’s pain, moods, or emergencies.
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The Vibe: "The waves are coming too fast; I can't catch my breath."
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How it feels: Anxious, reactive, and breathless. You are no longer swimming; you are just trying not to sink.
If the undertow keeps you under for too long, you hit the "Red Zone." This is a state of total depletion where the water feels cold and heavy. You aren't just tired; you are emotionally and physically hollow, left with nothing to give to the person you love.
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The Vibe: "I’m drowning. I feel numb to the water and the shore."
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How it feels: Exhausted, detached, and resentful.
Navigating Back to Shore
Emotional current awareness is about recognizing that you cannot navigate the sea without a sturdy vessel. Without the "Breakwater" of boundaries, the tide will eventually sweep you away toward burnout. By identifying which current you are in today, you can adjust your stroke and find your way back to "The Gentle Current."
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The Secret: You cannot rescue someone else if you are drowning yourself. Self-care isn't a luxury; it’s your life jacket.
Dive Deeper
To find more resources for your journey and learn how to master these currents, visit wisecaregiving.org.
Reset in Minutes
Short, sensory-based practices for when you only have a moment between appointments.
Introduction
3 minutes
Triangle Breathing
3 minutes
Imagery Meditation
13 minutes
Mindfulness Meditation
8 minutes
Deep Breathing
5 minutes
Muscle Relaxation
7 minutes
Guided Imagery Relaxation
7 minutes
Mindful Breathing
7 minutes
Community Connection
Mind Body Book Club
Connect, Discuss, Grow
Join our virtual book club to deepen your understanding of the mind-body connection!
Three times a year, we'll dive into a thought-provoking book and explore its themes together.
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New to the genre or didn't finish the book?
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No problem! This club is for everyone curious about personal growth and holistic well-being.​​
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Duration: 1 hour
Schedule & Details
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WHEN: The last Wednesday of February, June, & October​​
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TIME: 1:00 - 2:00 PM (EST)​​​
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WHERE: Zoom meeting (link provided upon registration)
LoveYourBrain Mindset Program
Yoga & Discussion
Interactive online yoga, mindfulness & education to build resilience for the brain injury community
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Tap into your superpower: your mindset.
You'll expand your resilience, community connection, and physical & mental well-being.
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Schedule & Details
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DATES: Wednesdays, starting April 8, 2026
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TIME: 5:00 PM – 6:15 PM (EST)
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WHERE: Zoom meeting (link provided upon registration)
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FREQUENCY: Once a week for 6 weeks
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COST: Free
DURATION: 1 hour 15 minutes
