The freeze is characterized by a state of immobility, where the individual may feel paralyzed or unable to move or speak. Maybe you’ve had experiences of feeling like that zebra?
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As we start the second half of the calendar year, it’s a great time to check in and see how we’re taking care of overall well-being. So let’s look at a critical component of our overall health - our immune system. Our immune system plays a critical role in protecting the body against disease and maintaining overall health. Check the list below to see if you’re on track and consider incorporating some breathwork into your wellness routine!
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Like humans, animals have seven primary chakras, each corresponding to a different aspect of their physical and emotional well-being.
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Prevention.com well describes sound therapy as covering, “a range of treatments, from music therapy to sound baths, according to Nada Milosavljevic, M.D., founder of the Integrative Health Program at Massachusetts General Hospital. Learn more about what sound therapy instruments are and how they can support healing!
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The nervous system is the control center of the body. Learn more about how it functions and the importance of balancing your sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems for vibrant well-being.
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It is important to clarify that even though the term mental or nervous breakdown is commonly used to describe the inability to cope with extreme stress, it is not a clinical term. The Cleveland Clinic better defines it as, “a type of mental or emotional health crisis”.
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All living things have chi running through them. So it should be no surprise that animals, four-legged, winged, and others, can benefit from Reiki.
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I had been to Santa Fe several times and was struck by the natural beauty, the arts, and the elevated vibe of the city and the surrounding area. That said, I questioned my guides and Source regularly during that time. I finally came to the decision to fully trust the cosmos and start making plans.
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Meditation has been a wellness tool for thousands of years because it’s simple and it works. Anyone of any age or physical ability can apply the most basic meditation types and techniques to experience physical and emotional benefits.
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One in 5 Americans is sleep deprived. If that includes you, are you aware of the impacts it has on your health? In a recent Discover article, researchers suggested that lack of sleep (along with stress and loneliness) can weaken your immune system. So let’s look at simple but effective changes you can start making today to start a routine of bedtime relaxation and ultimately regular, restorative sleep.
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Simply put, Reiki is a Japanese biofield/energy healing technique that promotes stress reduction, deep relaxation, and healing by channeling universal life energy and supporting good health. The energy channeled by a practitioner to a client is then used by the client for self-healing. How does the client do this?
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The benefits of yoga for mental health have been well documented. Yoga keeps you in the present moment by requiring you to focus on your breath and experiencing a pose throughout the body. It trains the mind to pivot from a focus on either the past or the future, which are linked to depression and anxiety.
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Although older adults experience some of the same wellness challenges as other members of society, a healthy lifestyle for senior citizens does include some targeted concerns. It is helpful to review practices for healthy aging through a wellness paradigm.
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From a yogic perspective, the breath (prana) is your life force. Yama translates to control. So controlling your breath is the true meaning of pranayam. So why would you want to control your breath? Isn’t it something that we do unconsciously to survive? I’ll answer that question in a bit.
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If you’re like me, it takes a while before I try something new. So even though we are already a few months into the new year, let’s look at the top 5 yoga trends that many of us are searching online. Look at your lifestyle, and particularly what your routine will be like as the world opens up more. What will support you in creating the greater inner stillness, vibrancy and well-being that is yoga?
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So your company is ready to start a corporate wellness program. It’s a smart investment. A study by the Harvard Business Review found that for every dollar invested in wellness, companies average a return of $2.71 by way of increased productivity, decreased absenteeism, and reduced healthcare cost.
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Before you make your health and wellness resolutions for 2022, check out some of the top wellness trends predicted for 2022. In my research for this blog, I was happy to see that the movement to a. more conscious and holistic approach to wellness going a bit further than in the past.
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Learning to control your breath, not only supports you to live your daily life with greater ease, it may also help you live longer.
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According to FlexJobs survey, “Overwork/unplugging is the biggest challenge for remote workers. “ Don’t worry, you’re not alone. Let’s walk through a mental check-in and look at ways to take care of our mental well-being for greater joy and well-being. Spoiler alert - it includes gong sound therapy!
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As your organization transitions to a post-COVID environment, you may be considering a team building event to re-establish a more cohesive work force and plan for achieving your organization’s goals in this new environment .How do you maximize your investment and achieve your goals in a fresh, innovative way? Bring in the gongs!
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