Treat yo’ self to some Meditation: Part 2
/I experienced that wonderful ‘light bulb moment,’ a surge of happiness moved all
throughout my body. I arrived in myself again, neutral gaze, sitting peacefully
simultaneously aware and unaware.
I experienced that wonderful ‘light bulb moment,’ a surge of happiness moved all
throughout my body. I arrived in myself again, neutral gaze, sitting peacefully
simultaneously aware and unaware.
According to an article by Woman's Day, "One of the most important components of healing is recognizing the powerful connection between your mind and body". The article states, "Studies show that stress and negative emotions can cause a physical reaction that can slow your body's ability to heal". Here are a few tips to help you foster self-healing:
Read MoreNew age technology is robbing us all from the one thing we need the most for a healthy, low-stress life: silence. According to the Medical Daily, "In an age where the world is at our fingertips 24/7, it’s easy for our minds and bodies to be on digital overload". Disconnecting from the world and quieting our minds with meditation may help us recharge our physical, emotional, and mental health.
Read MoreJennifer Navarro-Marroquin is a financial professional who helps individuals, families, and business owners to secure their financial futures. She also has an extensive background in the healing arts including: massage, aromatherapy, energy work, breathwork, and meditation.
Read MoreAre you looking to attract abundance and prosperity into your life? The meaning of prosperity differs from person to person, whether its a beautiful home or peace and tranquility of the mind. However, if you want to attract more prosperity into your life, an article by GetMotivation shares 5 helpful tips.
Read MoreIn an article by the San Jose Mercury News, we found that "millions of American men -- about 3.6 million, according to a 2012 Yoga Journal study -- practice yoga". Does this mean that men have overcome the idea that yoga is simply for women?
Read MoreWe learned via LifeCoachExpert that holistic life coaching can provide individuals with the tools they need to reach harmony and balance in their lives. Adopting a holistic approach to life means that you set your mind, body and spirit as a whole.
Read MoreWe learned via an info-graphic by HealthyFoodHouse that yoga helps individuals de-stress and find balance. There are many yoga poses that help with relaxation, however today we have 13 yoga poses that you can try anywhere to de-stress! Take a look at their info-graphic to see clear pictures about how to preform these poses.
Read MoreAccording to Garance Clos, wellness advocate, writer, and yoga teacher, people over complicate things when it comes to stress reduction. She says, "You don't have to start doing yoga every week, eat more kale, go vegan or know what a chakra is." All you need to do is relax! She offers 5 ways for us to easily reduce stress and anxiety:
Read MoreAre you interested in trying out a different way of healing? Try out Reiki! According to the Reiki Association, reiki is Japanese for “universal life energy, and is also a word used to describe a system of natural healing.” Reiki treatments can help the body emotionally and spiritually and can be used with other types of conventional treatments.
Read MoreWe learned via PsychCentral that life events such as death, illness, near-death accidents or experiences can result in traumas. However, Somatic Psychotherapy or Somatic Healing, can help patients suffering from trauma to cope and recover. PsychCentral defines Somatic therapy as a “holistic therapy that studies the relationship between the mind and body in regard to psychological past.”
Read MoreWe learned via LifeCoachingByMark that there are several benefits to holistic life coaching. Holistic life coaching allows you “to more easily integrate, focus, and empower your whole self on health, healing, and the realization of your goals, dreams, and desires.” It allows you to understand your potential, fear, inner struggle and leads to healing and transformation. You are not just accomplishing goals, but finding your inner essence and peace.
Read MoreBeginning in February Yana Ibrahim, an ACE certified personal trainer and certified Level 1 Prenatal Yoga Teacher with MamaTree, will be joining the team of practitioners at Community Well. She has a few words of wisdom for those interested in her two classes, Postnatal Fitness Conditioning and Community Yoga. For class dates and times, please see our calendar of classes and free programs.
Read MoreAfter indulging a bit too much this holiday season, it’s common for us to incorporate health and wellness into our new year’s resolutions. However, we all know that it’s easy to make new year’s resolutions and it’s even easier to break them. It’s all too easy for us to get caught up in the hustle and bustle of life.
Read MorePracticing meditation on a regular basis isn’t the easiest task, especially for beginners. We live in a world where we need to think fast and are constantly moving. Practicing meditation is a huge contrast from our faced paced lives, thus making it difficult to stick with it.
Read MoreAfter a week of giving of thanks, hopefully some quality family time, and potential indulgence, it is importance for us to carry on the spirit of gratitude.
Read MoreThis article discusses the position of Nina Simons, the President and Co-Founder of Bioneers, who believes that reclaiming the feminine is crucial to helping us realign our personal and societal values and practices.
Read MoreAccording to an article by the UCSF News Center, mindfulness is an important aspect to prioritize in our lives. Mindfulness can impact one's physical and emotional wellbeing.
Read MoreHolistic wellness center in San Francisco's Excelsior District that offers a variety of services including prenatal and postpartum maternal health, massage, acupuncture, yoga, spiritual well-being, indigenous spiritual healing, family education and programs, and somatic therapy for individuals, couples and families; babies to adults.
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