Intention – by Wendi Eckstein C.Ht, Hypnotherapist and Reiki Master/Teacher There is an old Vedic text that says, you are what your deepest desire is. As your desire is, so is your intention. Intention is getting clear on what you really want. The best time to get clear on what you really want is when […]
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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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By Cancer Treatment Centers of America® The stress and anxiety of a cancer diagnosis may have you – or a loved one – feeling blue this holiday season. But there are some tips to keep that sparkle in your days: Take time for yourself, even if you are surrounded by friends and family. Focus on […]
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By Jo Pessin, CHt Mindful Living Facilitator November and December are special months that are typically associated with the season of being grateful because of our traditional holidays. Certain nostalgic visions of sitting around a decorated table at home eating delicious foods may come to mind. We give the much needed acknowledgment and thanks for […]
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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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The inner bully is a very vulnerable person. We are not born to desire suffering, but it is very easy for us to cause suffering to our selves. If someone else spoke to you in the same harsh way that your own thoughts do, would you be friends with them? Would you try to console […]
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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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“The truth is that the mind is an excellent servant, but a terrible master.” – Anderson, Gillian and Jennifer Nadel, authors of We: A Manifesto for Women Everywhere. Our minds are powerful tools in helping us solve problems, develop intuition and awareness of our environment, figure out what foods our bodies are needing or not […]
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Learn more on mindfulness and its effects on happiness, health and well-being.
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