"Although I seriously hate needles, once or twice a month I lay on a table with a bunch of them sticking out of me because of how good acupuncture makes me feel. On my latest Make Meaning podcast episode, I speak with Monica Mae Leibson, from Acupuncture in Michigan, about alternative … [Read more...] about Monica Mae Leibson on the Making Meaning Podcast
Alternate Nostril Breathing
Alternate Nostril Breathing is a long-established yogic tradition the cleanses the energy channels and balances energy throughout the body. It is commonly used at the beginning or end of a yoga practice however; it has great benefit when used as a stand-alone practice. Here are some … [Read more...] about Alternate Nostril Breathing
Learning how to Listen to your Inner Guide
If you’d already been experiencing stress, anxiety, depression and disease before the pandemic, now these states of being can be heightened. You can either continue with what is your predictable way of being or allow this “rock bottom” to shift you out of these old ways of being that … [Read more...] about Learning how to Listen to your Inner Guide
Essential Oils for Immune and Emotional Support
Essential oils are a gentle and effective way to support both immune function and emotions. They have not only energetic, yet biological actions which can create shifts in mood and behavior, affecting the Central Nervous System and strengthening lung and immune function! Not all essential oils … [Read more...] about Essential Oils for Immune and Emotional Support
The Six Healing Sounds of Chinese Medicine
Chinese Medicine was discovered in a time when we were living more in alignment with nature. Our bodies are a reflection of nature and we use elements to describe the qualities of how our bodies function. The five elements of chinese medicine are wood, fire, earth, metal and water. … [Read more...] about The Six Healing Sounds of Chinese Medicine
The Vagus Nerve and the Relationship to Anxiety
Stress is an everyday experience. It can be mild or severe. It can be real or perceived. Regardless of the cause, the reaction in our body is always the same. Our heart rate, blood pressure, breathing and senses escalate and the digestion stalls. These steps help us to get out of harm's way. … [Read more...] about The Vagus Nerve and the Relationship to Anxiety