After an introduction of Tracy, she begins the discussion by sharing some of her thoughts about mindfulness and how significant it is for everyone. Tracy then acquaints listeners with the word dysregulation and the different levels that come with this.

Lauren joins the conversation to clarify with Tracy what mindfulness actually is and how to practice awareness. Tracy conveys that the discipline of "slow down and ground" is difficult, but incredibly influential in our daily life.

Beyond yoga, Tracy and Rick suggest trying mindfulness through conversation, stillness and quiet, picking a word for the day, stress balls, and more. Tracy expresses that making decisions from a different, reframed place is the ultimate goal of mindfulness.

Tracy brings up that the practice of mindfulness can increase the fruits of the spirit in us as Believers.

Rick references some positions and postures in yoga that have forced him to learn lessons that have impacted a lot of areas in his own personal life. Tracy echoes this and voices that we have to sit in a lot of things in our lives that can be uncomfortable but important and necessary.

In closing, Tracy implores listeners to try mindfulness, even if it feels uncomfortable or strange at first.

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About Tracy Serrano:

Tracy is a licensed professional counselor and a registered yoga instructor. She is originally from California, but now calls Knoxville her home. Find her on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram.