By Jo Pessin Mindfulness is the practice of slowing down and paying attention to the present moment with purpose and without judgement. Here are 5 things about being mindful that I wanted to share with you: Regular mindfulness practice can lead to better memory. MRI research shows that the gray matter in the hippocampus – part of […]
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By Meagan Couto I recently watched ‘Star Wars: The Last Jedi’ and find myself becoming more and more of a fan as I get older. While I appreciated the series from a very young age, there is something more I am recognizing as I venture further and further into holistic healing methods. Suddenly I crave […]
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Did you know that eating mindfully can help build your mindfulness practice? Being mindful doesn’t have to be a long and complicated process. Taking a few minutes each day to consciously eat something during a meal can help anchor you to the present. Choose a mealtime during your day to eat mindfully. Pick a single […]
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I lead a free monthly yin yoga workshop at weSPARK Cancer Support Center here in Los Angeles. Cancer patients, survivors and their loved ones are all welcome to attend. This workshop focuses on the connective tissue in the body as well as what connects us as a community. During my recent July workshop all participants sat back […]
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To view this post in English, please click here. La respiración controlada es una manera fácil de reducir el estrés y la ansiedad. Cambiando conscientemente su forma de respirar activa su sistema nervioso parassimpático, lo cual ralentiza su ritmo cardíaco y ayuda a su cuerpo a sentirse tranquilo. Ana Lilia es una profesora de Respiración […]
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Zentangle is back at weSPARK during the month of May! Join us every Wednesday starting on May 10 for this artistic approach to meditative healing. Zentangle is a meditative art form that can bring relaxation, inner focus, and build self-confidence. It is a popular and therapeutic workshop here at weSPARK and it is taught by our […]
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We are so excited for our upcoming Breathwork Workshop on Saturday, April 8 at 12:30 PM! Facilitated by Ana Lilia, this workshop will focus on controlled breathing which is a powerful form of meditation that helps to reduce emotional and physical stress as well as anxiety. Consciously breathing along with the help of sound therapy and aromatherapy, […]
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Have you met Terry Littlefield, our Yoga Tune-Up Therapy Workshop instructor? She will be leading our upcoming Yoga Tune-up Workshop this Saturday, March 18 at 4:30 PM! This free workshop is open to cancer patients, survivors and their loved ones. From the soles of your feet to the crown of your head and everywhere in between, this workshop […]
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We practice what we preach here at weSPARK! Our goal is to offer a variety of holistic and therapeutic services to cancer patients, survivors and their loved ones completely free of charge. We see the positive impact it can have when one of our guests begins to apply self-care routines in their lives. Because of this, we also encourage our staff members […]
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Have you attended the Tai Chi class at weSPARK yet? Our classes at weSPARK are completely free of charge for cancer patients, survivors and their loved ones and are designed to heal the body, mind and spirit of all those whose lives have been affected by cancer. weSPARK is a non profit organization located in Los […]
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