Combat Stress and Anxiety with the Healing Power of Reiki Energy

If you're looking to experience a transformation in your mental health and overall calmness, I highly recommend exploring the practice of Reiki. It's suitable for people of all ages and can be received either in-person or through distance healing sessions.

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Find Inner Peace: The Mental Health Benefits of a Kundalini Yoga Practice

From a more ethereal perspective,  it is also sometimes described as the Holy Spirit, Divine Within, among others. This dormant kundalini energy is raised through applied breathwork and intention that mixes positively and negatively charged energy at the root chakra.

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So, Is There A Best Time of Day to Meditate?

I was interviewed for the article and gave the answer that the best time for meditation is during the “ambrosial hours.” Don’t know what the ambrosial hours are and want to read the full article on the benefits of meditation when to meditate and how to meditate better? Check out the full Healthline article here. Remember there is the ideal and then there is the real. 

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Unlock Your Full Potential: Discover the Power of Kundalini Yoga

It’s been a while since I wrote about Kundalini Yoga so I want to offer this blog not only as a brief introduction, for those unfamiliar with this type of yoga, but also to focus on specific and transformational benefits that a regular Kundalini Yoga practice can offer you.

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What Can Students Actively Do to Deal with Anxiety and Stress in the New School Year - 5 Self-Care Tips That Every Student Can Begin Applying Today

It's important to remember that starting a new school is a significant life change, and it's normal to feel stressed or anxious during this transition. Each student's experience may vary, and not all students will find the start of a new school year stressful. However, acknowledging and addressing the potential stressors can help any student navigate this transition more effectively.

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Boost Your Immune System

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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What Are Sound Therapy Instruments and How Can They Support Your Healing?

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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Maintaining Balance in Challenging Times: 6 Mini-Mental Breaks

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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Hello from Santa Fe! Where I Believe the Nation's Wellness Center Can Be Found

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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Sleep Like a Baby: How to reduce your stress for a good night’s sleep

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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5 Healthy Ways to Reduce Anxiety Naturally

According to The American Psychiatric Association, it will affect 30% of Americans at some point in their lives. So you are not alone. I am going to share 5 ways that you can manage your anxiety that I’ve found effective and we’ll practice one together. None of them cost any money, they simply require you to take a few moments and apply these self-care techniques.

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