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Pranic vs Reiki Energy Healing

January 20th, 2018 - Read more

Alternative therapies can be a positive experience for people who feel that they need to heal from emotional distress or negative energy that is holding them back. There are many different options for healing your body and spirit but some of the practices that are growing in popularity are reiki and pranic healing. Both of …

Filed Under: Medication, Spirituality, Therapy

Mindfulness Techniques for Stress Reduction

February 2nd, 2016 - Read more

Feeling stressed? While treatment for anxiety and stress is a primary method of dealing with the issues, some techniques are available to you at home at any time. Mindfulness practices can instantly help to alleviate major stress, improve breathing, and even change the structure of the brain to be better wired. Check out the infographic …

Filed Under: Meditation Practice, Mental Health, Spirituality

Surefire Strategies For Coping With Stress and Anxiety

December 17th, 2015 - Read more

No matter the time of year, anxiety and stress can be huge factors in one’s daily life. During the holidays, some people feel these life stressors more than other times of year, however. It is important to not only seek help but also utilize effective at-home strategies to help you cope with these types of …

Filed Under: Meditation Practice, Mental Health, Movement and Exercise for Wellness, Positivity, Spirituality

Drug Free Ways to Manage Stress

October 9th, 2015 - Read more

One of the most common reasons why people turn to drugs and alcohol is because of the stress in their lives. They might have a high amount of emotional stress, such as the death of a loved one, a divorce, or a child moving away from home. A person might also have a high amount …

Filed Under: Meditation Practice, Mental Health, Spirituality

An Exercise in Unconditional Love: Part 3

October 18th, 2014 - Read more

There is a calmness to a life lived in gratitude, a quiet joy. —Ralph H. Blum  By now you are truly learning to embrace the healing power of unconditional love. You may be asking why people keep suggesting you focus on gratitude. Not only does gratitude shift your attention and in general make you feel better, …

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An Exercise in Unconditional Love: Part 2

October 15th, 2014 - Read more

Are you mastering the practice of unconditional love? Release is the heart of forgiveness. This means you no longer think about or need to do anything to resolve a relationship or conflict. Sounds simple right? Indeed, studies such as the Stanford Forgiveness Project are proving the effectiveness of this process in promoting mental health. One …

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An Exercise in Unconditional Love: Part 1

October 13th, 2014 - Read more

Have you ever found yourself driving through a city like Los Angeles during rush hour? Perhaps you are sleepy and irritable from a full day’s work. Times like this can make you wonder, “Is it really possible to be present and accepting of what is happening now?” Many simple and short practices can help you …

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Embracing Resistance with Mindfulness

October 8th, 2014 - Read more

Lately, as I am moving into new endeavors, resistance is showing up. For me, pushing through has never worked. Instead, it has just left me feeling abused. For this reason, I was so grateful to come across a wonderful mindfulness practice that helps soften resistance. The practice was published online in the Yoga Journal by …

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Self Compassion Meditation 101: Part 2

September 15th, 2014 - Read more

Part 1 offered tips on how to be more kind and caring toward yourself. These tips were suggested by the researcher, Kristin Neff PhD. In particular, Neff confirms that by cultivating self-compassion and self-kindness, one’s motivation to live more fully increases. In addition, positive changes happen in the physiology of the body and mind. Below …

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Self Compassion Meditation 101: Part 1

September 13th, 2014 - Read more

According to the researcher, Kristin Neff PhD, humans have two systems. The first one is the old reptilian fight or flight system that releases cortisol and adrenaline and stress into the body. Even though this system is necessary at times for physical survival, when it is used for psychological survival, it most often promotes dis-ease. …

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