meditation

Nature speaks in a universal language, understandable by all. Since we can learn about our surroundings, we can use nature to enhance our mindful awareness.

Progressive Muscle Relaxations is an excellent way to bring peacefulness into your body and mind, regardless of your physical limitations or experience.

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

Twisting at the waist creates mobility in the spine, energizes the body, and aids in digestion. These are just a few of the many benefits this simple movement offers.

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!

Acupressure is the applying of pressure to specific points on the body, often used to help relieve tension and pain. Acupressure has been used for thousands of years to provide comfort and to help our bodies heal.

Living busy lives can sometimes mean that we prioritize ourselves last. When we make our lists of activities, chores, work tasks, and family obligations, we often neglect our own self-care. Being able to pause and find a few moments for ourselves may sound like a luxury, but the science behind these mindful pauses is compelling.

Mindful breathing increases the flow of oxygen to your brain and allows your nervous system to promote a state of calmness. As your body experiences this state of calmness, you may learn to quiet your mind.

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

May is National Meditation Month. There are many different types of meditation, including the loving kindness meditation.

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.

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.