You Center Wellness

10/14/2026

This practice changed the course of my life!

Twelve years ago, I was going through one of the most challenging periods of my life.

My mother had passed away after months of hospice care at home. My work as a painter had come to an abrupt halt, years of an educational path were no longer financially possible, and my health was suffering.

It felt like so many things I’d been working toward were crumbling in front of me. I wasn’t sure what to do next, but I knew I needed to change something.

I decided to make a list of things I’d been curious about but had never explored. Some I’d wanted to experience for years, yet always had reasons for putting them off. Not enough time or money, nobody to go with, not knowing anyone there, or simply not knowing what I’d get out of it.

It was an early version of what I now call my “Joy Menu”, which was spoken by a teacher of mine in 2018

For the month of October 2014, I set aside my usual social activities. Beyond the necessities of daily life, I gave myself permission to only explore things on that list, without expectations or concern for what might come of them.

It was quite an exciting month!

I found myself exploring meditation, consciousness, different spiritual and religious traditions, and ideas about creativity. I met people, made connections, and discovered interests that I’d continue exploring for years to come.

Looking back, I can see how much that month changed the direction of my life. Many of those experiences became part of my everyday life and eventually the work I now share with others.

Just as importantly, I learned what can happen when I follow my curiosity and give myself permission to experience life without needing to know where it will lead.

I’ve shared before about creating a Joy Menu, and this Facebook Memory reminds me why I continue to practice it and encourage others to do the same.

What brings you joy? What have you been curious about but haven’t given yourself permission to explore?

Sometimes we don’t know what will bring us greater connection, aliveness, and vitality until we give ourselves the opportunity to experience something new…

10/13/2026

Have you ever created a Joy Menu?

A Joy Menu is a simple inventory of the things that bring you happiness, connection, and a sense of aliveness.

Start by making a list of everything that brings you joy, both big and small. It might be spending time in nature, listening to music, connecting with a friend, creating something, or enjoying a quiet moment to yourself.

Don’t overthink it. Just keep adding whatever comes to mind.

As you build your list, you may rediscover things you once loved but gradually lost touch with as life got busy.

Once your menu is complete, look it over. What haven’t you experienced in a while? What would you like to invite back into your life?

You don’t have to change anything right away. Sometimes, simply remembering what brings you joy and imagining it becoming part of your life again can begin to shift how you feel.

Keep your Joy Menu somewhere accessible, and return to it whenever life feels a little too full of obligations and not enough of what makes you feel alive.

What’s one thing you’d put on your Joy Menu today?

10/06/2026

Eight guests will explore the foundations of Ayurveda and how to recognize qualities and patterns that show up in everyday life. I’ll give particular attention to the transition into winter and the busyness of the holiday season. You’ll leave with practical ways to support digestion, daily routines, immunity, and overall vitality.

Sunday, November 1st, 2026 | 4:30 – 6:30pm
$20 pre-registration required.
Register here ==>>> https://aculemp.com/events/

This introduction is part of The Cultivation Series at Confluence Healing Collective. This series brings together wellness practitioners from across the St. Louis community for workshops and experiences from October through January.

Confluence Healing Collective, 4702 Shrewsbury Ave, St. Louis, Missouri 63119

10/01/2026

Do thoughts, anger, judgements of some people take up a lot of space in your mind? The Work of Byron Katie is a powerful supportive tool! Doing The Work doesn’t change the reality of a situation, but it does shift our experience of it. I’ve used The Work for years and it softens my emotions and sometimes resolves the emotions completely.

Series Details: Making Peace with the People Who Drive You Crazy with Bryan Wagner at Jane's House of Well-Being. Series registration powered by Punchpass.com

09/07/2026

08/10/2026

Meditation doesn’t have to end when the practice ends.

The same way we notice when the mind wanders and gently return to the breath, mantra, or body, we can learn to notice when life pulls us away from ourselves, and return.

Not to suppress what we’re feeling, but to meet it with greater awareness before we respond.

Consider that’s where meditation becomes more than a practice. It becomes a way of moving through life.

08/04/2026

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07/31/2026

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07/16/2026

The Work of Byron Katie is transformative, and Bryan does great facilitation!

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06/09/2026

Each part of my practice is intentionally designed to support the body’s innate ability to function, adapt, and heal.

I believe the body carries an innate intelligence toward balance and vitality.

Life experiences, stress, trauma, and daily demands can interrupt that natural flow. Through a multimodality approach, I work to observe patterns, connect the dots, and support greater balance, vitality, and overall well-being.

Whether through Ayurveda, Massage Therapy, Nervous System Support, Energy Work, Akashic Records, or Healing Path Bodywork, the intention remains the same: to support your journey toward greater connection to your balanced state.