What better time than Valentines Day to talk about the stone that promotes the healing and nurturing of heart issues: Rose Quartz! The vibration of the beautiful, soft pink color promotes understanding and empathy and reduces aggressive tendencies. It is thought to encourage harmony and love. Rose quartz is said to assist the user with opening Read More
For Mind, Body & Spirit
New Year’s Eve Meditation – All Are Welcome
As the calendar turns with yet another year, why not start the year with the force of love, compassion and kindness seeded in your consciousness. This New Year's Eve we are pleased that Dr. Antonio Siera will be leading us in a Gudied Mindfulness Metta Meditation. The group will come together in a sustained meditation Read More
Lavender Oil – If You Could Only Choose One
One of the biggest concerns of the elderly is fear of falling. As we age, we often experience balance instability, physical weakness, and cognitive impairment. Couple these risk factors with higher use of psychotropic medications, and falling is a real risk. A recent study done in nursing homes in Japan, reveals that when lavender was Read More
Weekend Get Away and Retreat
Join like minded people to relax and rejuvenate. Time to …. Pause … Rest … Reflect. Come back renergized and grounded. This August 16-18; Inn at the Rustic Gate, Big Rapids, MI. Light yoga (beginners and experts alike will enjoy), conscious breathing, meditation on twin hearts, labyrinth walk. Lot's of play time. And great, great food! Click Read More
Massage for Chronic Pain
According to the American Pain Association, an estimated 86 million Americans suffer from chronic pain. A recent study in the Archives of Internal Medicine compared traditional Chinese medical acupuncture, therapeutic massage and self-care education for chronic low back pain. The study results showed that therapeutic massage was effective in treating persistent low back pain and Read More
