“Thousands of tired, nerve-shaken, over-civilized people are beginning to find out that going to the mountains is going home; that wilderness is a necessity; and that mountain parks and reservations are useful not only as fountains of timber and irrigating rivers, but as fountains of life.” John.Muir Why is it that so many humans are [...]
Nature Practices for Self-Discovery Retreat Tools to help you access a greater sense of ease and reconnect with your life’s journey Have you lost yourself in the shuffle and chaos of modern life? Need some time for yourself to decompress and sort out your priorities and direction? Please join us in this half-day retreat on [...]
What are Values? What are your values? Where do they come from? Try this- with your eyes closed imagine you are wandering through a very dark wooded area. You certainly cannot see anything. You are stumbling along, tripping on unseen obstacles, running into trees and being hit by branches. How does this make you feel? [...]
We all feel stress, sometimes more often and intense than others. Yet you can still find moments of relaxation, if you know what to do, or where to look. Try sprinkling these mini relaxation techniques throughout your day. Tense and release Progressive muscle relaxation is a technique that can be used to control stress and [...]
Many say the two core pillars of self-care are Movement and Mindfulness. Much of how we are and what we do is a result of how we move our body and where we focus our mind. Movement Moving our body is critical for good health, we all know that. How you hold your body, and [...]
Feeling Bored Have you ever been bored? You know, that place when you find yourself unsure what to do next, when there’s nothing in particular needing to be done, and you are ambivalent about what to do? Maybe you are waiting on something, feeling restless, or just not sure of what to do with your [...]
There I was dancing... As I danced with two bright and sparkly tassel wands I was entranced by the music, arms and body wildly moving around. Suddenly, I stopped and looked down at the wands, as they had become all tangled up. Right in the middle of the dance floor I stood there gazing at [...]
Creating an Inspiring Work Environment Now that many of us spend more time working from home, we need to be even more diligent in our self-care. No, I’m not talking about doing more, but I am suggesting approaching your self-care and personal needs in a different, more effective way. Here are 7 tips to creating [...]
Thursday, December 17th, 5:30pm Friday, December 18th, 10am (2 different opportunities to join!) Concerned about staying healthy this Winter? Need ways to reduce stress during these shorter days? Would you like more ease and joy going through the season? Did you know the common cold occurs over 100 million times a year and accounts for [...]
Neuroplasticity There is much evidence about positive psychology and our ability to change our thinking. Neuroplasticity, brain change, is a growing field, recognized as a critical way to help people feel better about themselves and live a more positive life. This suggest that there is a system to retrain your mind. Consider this- Every time [...]
