Karmic Wellbeing

09/17/2024

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There's multi-billion dollar market in the U.S. for life and health coaching. Many Americans are looking for alternatives to traditional mental health care. But unlike therapy, coaching is unregulated.

04/05/2024

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08/11/2023

"Our bodies are brilliant biological computers and me must value and feel more at home in them in order to access the vast treasure of inner knowledge that awaits our attention.

A belief that the body can function in a healthier and more life-fulfilling capacity is a very noble and generous thought.

We must personally examine the relationship we have with our physical form.

Do our beliefs and actions really promote our well-being?

The higher mind and physical body are always seeking and balance, and when inner balance is maintained, the outer world manifests in balance as well."

• Excerpt from The Path of Energy by Synthia Andrews, ND •

08/01/2023

I’m not against using drugs or psychotherapy, but I think there is much more that we can do to boost mood -- including anxiety and depression -- by focusing on the foods we eat.

You need to treat the body, because the body and brain are one interconnected system. What you do to your body, you do to your brain. Treat your body and you treat your brain.

When you fix your body, you fix your broken brain.

07/29/2023

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07/28/2023

✨Understanding the Basics of The Mind-Body Connection✨

The mind-body connection refers to the unified relationship between a person's thoughts, emotions, and beliefs and their physical health & wellbeing.

The mind & body are not separate entities but rather one integrated system. Changes in one can affect the other.

For example:
Experiencing stress (mind) can manifest as physical symptoms like headaches or stomachaches (body).

The mind-body connection highlights the importance of a holistic approach to health & wellness and recognizes the impact of mental & emotional well-being on physical health.

Curious how it works? >> Meet the vagus nerve.

The vagus nerve is the epicenter of the mind-body connection. It is the longest nerve of the autonomic nervous system and connects the brain to every major organ system.

The vagus nerve is a two-way highway of communication. Information is sent both from mind to body and from body to mind. Therefore, emotional experiences can influence physical health, while physical conditions can impact mental wellbeing.

Here are some example of practices that can help nourish the mind-body system:

❋ Meditation
❋ Breathwork
❋ Massage
❋ Yoga & Exercise
❋ Hot/Cold Therapy
❋ Reflexology
❋ Energy Work
❋ Sound Healing
❋ Creating Art
❋ Journaling

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07/08/2023

06/02/2023

✨Your Emotional Empowerment Lies in Your Ability to Cultivate Inner Calm & Safety✨

But how do we do this? 🤔

Here are some basic steps:

1. Identify common triggers and the emotional reactions they produce
2. Utilize mindfulness to notice the physical sensations that accompany these reactions so you can familiarize yourself when they appear and create a sense of separation between trigger & reaction
3. Employ strategies such as cognitive reframing, somatic embodiment, and self-soothing techniques to rewrite the story being communicated between the mind & body and recode the physical response from threat ➡️ safety

This takes consistent practice but with time, you begin to reprogram the nervous system and increase your capacity to hold uncomfortable sensations in the body, while also creating space between stimulus & response.

From this place of centeredness you remain open to creative potential, conscious communication & decision-making.

You can BE with your emotions & the accompanying physical sensations...

Versus being controlled BY them.
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In this class you’ll learn:
•The Basics of the Nervous System
•What the Window of Tolerance Is
•How to Spot Signs & Symptoms of Chronic Stress
•How Stress Shows Up in the Body
•Nourishing Preventative Strategies
•In the Moment Emotional First-Aid Strategies