Meditation 101: How to Meditate + Why Meditation Works
Posted in Authenticity, Chakras, Communication, Empowerment, Inner Power, Inspiration, Keepin' It Real, Mantras, Meditation, Pranayama, Self Development, Self-Confidence, Spirituality, Truth, v-logs, Yoga Psychology
Meditation is one of the most crucial aspects to cultivate more peace and happiness in life. It is literally the first thing I recommend to all my students and clients to build self-esteem and intuition, hear your truth, make wise, skillful choices, improve communication, increase creativity and productivity and let go.
We can be in one click to continue….
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Recovery 2.0 – FREE Addiction + Recovery Online Conference
Posted in Addiction + Recovery, Chakras, Communication, Detox, Emotional Processing, Empowerment, Events, Inner Power, Positive Psychology, Psychotherapy, Relationships, Self Development, Spirituality, Stress Relief, Truth, Yoga for Emotions, Yoga Psychology
Addiction affects each one of us. Whether it’s the “BIG 5″ (alcohol, drugs, sex, money, food) or more subtle addictions to coffee, sugar, work, codependency, perfectionism – we all struggle with compulsive behaviors and the desire to avoid, distract or anesthetize uncomfortable feelings.
This week, I interview my dear friend and soul brother, Tommy Rosen – founder of RECOVERY 2.0 click to continue….
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How to Deepen Intimacy in Relationships
Posted in Authenticity, Communication, Emotional Processing, Keepin' It Real, Psychotherapy, Relationships, Self Development, Self-Confidence, Sex, Stress Relief, Truth, v-logs, Yoga Psychology
Deep connections, quality relationships – the experience of feeling seen, heard and understood brings us the greatest joy in life. Here are 5 tips to deepen intimacy in any relationship – a friendship, family or love relationship.
1. Ask for Help (sooner than you want)
Our attachments and intimacy with others are bred through our vulnerabilities.
The meeting of our vulnerabilities is the click to continue….
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4 Steps to Forgive + Let Go
Posted in Authenticity, Chakras, Communication, Detox, Emotional Processing, Empowerment, Grief + Loss, Inner Power, Nervous System, Positive Psychology, Psychotherapy, Relationships, Self Development, Self-Confidence, Spirituality, Stress Relief, Truth, v-logs, Yoga for Emotions, Yoga Psychology
For many of us, the emotions that hold the tightest grip on our hearts are disappointment, resentment, blame and anger. They place a stranglehold on our happiness and the only person who can release them is YOU!
Although forgiving someone (or ourselves) can happen in an instant, my experience is that it is usually a much more lengthy process requiring click to continue….
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The Power of Time Off
Posted in Authenticity, Emotional Processing, Empowerment, Feminine Power, Grief + Loss, Inner Power, Inspiration, Jungian Psychology, Keepin' It Real, Meditation, Psychotherapy, Relationships, Self Development, Self-Confidence, Spirituality, Stress Relief, Taoism, Truth, v-logs, videos, Yoga for Emotions, Yoga Psychology
Tears. Low tide. Empty. Ebbing. Quietude and space for the deeper waters to rise. The power of time off.
In September, heartache drew my life to a sublime halt.
“Stop. Do nothing. Slow down. Be. Feel. Cry. Breathe…Breathe in this pain.”, it beckoned.
Somedays the sadness was overwhelming. I would ask myself, “What must be done?” Do only that. click to continue….
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Tips for Breakups, Heartache + Sadness
Posted in Authenticity, Emotional Processing, Grief + Loss, Inspiration, Keepin' It Real, Montage, Positive Psychology, Relationships, Self Development, Sex, Spirituality, Stress Relief, Taoism, Truth, v-logs, Yoga for Emotions, Yoga Psychology
What to do when the going gets tough? Keep going.
This post goes out to all of you who are navigating the tricky waters of transition, heartbreak, loneliness, disappointment or loss. I’m right there with you this month!
Both my parents grew up on corn and soybean farms in central Illinois. I come from grounded, humble, hardworking and loving click to continue….
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ROOT CHAKRA – via BigHappyDay.com
Posted in Chakras, Empowerment, Food, Inner Power, Inspiration, Self Development, Self-Confidence, Weightloss, Yoga for Emotions, Yoga Psychology
Honored to contribute to the BIG HAPPY DAY yoga video series!
Quick video overview of the ROOT CHAKRA: Mulhadhara via our friends at GaiamTV + BigHappyDay.com
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Ajna Chakra
Posted in Affirmations, Authenticity, Chakras, Communication, Detox, Inspiration, Meditation, Self Development, Spirituality, Yoga Psychology
The Ajna Chakra is our command center and often referred to as the third eye chakra. This chakra relates to our ability to see clearly. Where our eyes go our attention follows. We are constantly bombarded by ads, noises, people, cars, buses, and everything within your periphery. We might not even realize that our attention is being dragged in click to continue….
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Vishuddha Chakra: purification through communication
Posted in Authenticity, Chakras, Communication, Emotional Processing, Inner Power, Jungian Psychology, Mantras, Meditation, Psychotherapy, Relationships, Self Development, Self-Confidence, Truth, Yoga Psychology
How well we communicate to the world and to ourselves is how we show our own self-expression, and creativity. Our throat is the center of our communication and this is where we take in sustenance and express ourselves. When the throat is closed off we have no way to reveal our feelings or our creativity. Ultimately we can end up click to continue….
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How to Deal with Toxic Relationships
Posted in Chakras, Communication, Detox, Emotional Processing, Empowerment, Inner Power, Relationships, Self Development, Stress Relief, Truth, v-logs, Yoga Psychology
HOW TO DEAL WITH TOXIC RELATIONSHIPS
Do you have emotional vampires in your life? Do you have friends or family that suck your life energy and leave you feeling depleted, depressed, irritable and antsy?
Here are some simple strategies to help minimize or eliminate toxic people from your life:
1. IDENTIFY THE EMOTIONAL VAMPIRES IN YOUR LIFE. Scan your life click to continue….
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