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It’s when we pause that we heal. Research conducted in 2019 showed that Americans check their phones an average of 96 times a day, or once every 10 minutes.

Joint mobility is how well a joint can move (like your hip joint). Mobility is an important component to staying healthy, but sometimes our mobility can be limited. An important consideration for any movement exercise is how we listen to our body. Reflecting and bringing awareness to your physical body before, during and after movement activities can help prevent adverse events or injury.

Mindful awareness is being fully aware and tuned in to what is going on right now, in the present moment. It takes time to cultivate mindful awareness, but with practice, it comes naturally.

Periods of incredible change often lead to busy minds--and anxiety and stress. Paced breathing can guide us back to a more balanced state.

Have you ever been told to “stand up straight” or “sit up straight?” Our posture can have an impact on how we feel physically and even emotionally. Good posture and proper body alignment can sometimes help reduce pain; proper alignment can help with balance, and it can even help you feel more confident and boost your mood!

Body scan is taking time to pause, breathe and notice how your body is responding to stress and fear. It can be a helpful and calming solution.

Meditation is a tool that can cultivate present moment attention and awareness, allowing us to take steps toward creatively connecting with others. One way to increase connection with ourselves or with others is through a Loving Kindness Meditation.

Stress is a normal part of life. Learning how to manage it well keeps us healthy.

Staying active during this time is very important for your physical, mental, and emotional health. Some activities increase your stamina, while others improve your strength, flexibility, or balance. Tai Chi is one of those exercises.

With the unforeseen challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic, how we deal with and adapt to change will determine our ability to weather the pandemic. Taking care of your physical health is important, but so is taking care of your Whole Health.

Visualization—imagining yourself in a specific situation—has a long history of helping people both prepare for challenges and recover from them.

Mindfulness can help you to be more present in the here and now to live your life more fully, with all its joys and sorrows, successes and challenges.