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In this season of gratitude, we can go beyond saying “thank you” by acknowledging all that has kept us going during a time of pandemic. 

With the holidays fast approaching, it is easy to get caught up in thinking about all the things in our lives that are just “not right.”

How much of your life is on autopilot? According to a study of people who were asked to keep daily diaries, up to 45% reported that their activities were habits they performed almost daily and usually in the same location. In other words, almost half of their lives occurred without them thinking about it.

Acupressure is a tool that you can use to help the energy in your body to get “unstuck,” or into the flow when you feel sluggish or stressed.

Whole Health helps you create a Mission, Aspiration and Purpose – or MAP – that connects your health care goals with your life goals. When you know your MAP, you can set a goal and work with your team to reach it.

Do you feel discomfort, pain or stiffness from sitting or being in one position for too long? We spend a lot of time using computers or handheld devices, driving or cooking with our hands and arms in front of us, and our heads bent forward in a slouched position. Being aware of our posture – and stretching to ease tight muscles – with yoga stretch can help restore balance. 

Exercise is any activity that uses your energy to move the large muscles in your body – even dancing to some some old time country songs.

Tai Chi is a mind-body exercise. Seated Tai Chi is accessible to most bodies, regardless of age or fitness level.

Have you ever woken up with a crook in your neck? Is poor posture or stress causing your head to pound? Before you take a pill, consider trying this four-minute acupressure practice for head and neck relief.

In mindfulness practice, we focus on something as an anchor, like physical sensations in the body or awareness of breath or sound.

Going to the gym every day, even when you’re not planning to exercise, is the best way to build a healthy habit that prepares you to improve your fitness. For other days, there's standing chair yoga.

Sun salutations are a beautiful way to “salute” the sun and show gratitude for the blessings it offers to our earth.