Sage Wellness Center MT

06/30/2026

Doing a Body Scan is one of my favorite practices because it brings me into the present moment and brings my awareness and attention to what is present in my physical body. That awareness of my physical body often provides clues to the mental, emotional, spiritual, and energetic factors causing stress in my body. Check out the description below to learn how to do a body scan for yourself!👇

Sit in a comfortable position. Close your eyes and take slow, even breaths as you scan through the body, noticing what feels good as well as anything that feels tight, uncomfortable, or painful. I usually start with my feet, then work my way up through the calves, thighs, hips, belly, chest, shoulders, neck, and head. This is another great way to get present in the moment and notice where you are feeling sensations in the body, which can be valuable information about where you might be storing unprocessed emotions.

06/27/2026

Many people, including myself, store a lot of their stress and emotions in their necks. Neck Circles are one of my favorite body-based techniques for helping mindfully release some of that tension!

Inhale as you gently turn your head to one side. Slowly exhale as you bring your head down through center and around to the other side. Repeat, going the opposite direction. This exercise always helps me slow down, get present in the moment, and notice what's actually going on in my body.☺️

06/25/2026

We feel emotions as physical sensations within the body. Mindfully moving the body is just one of the ways we can help ourselves effectively process and release emotions when we notice them arising. Below are a couple of my favorite body-based techniques for emotional well-being.

Wave Breath - Take a slow, full diaphragmatic breaths, in through the nose and out through the mouth. Focus on the wave-like sound and sensation of your breath and picture sending the breath to areas where you feel tension, discomfort, or pain, allowing them to gradually soften and release.

Butterfly Breath - Inhale as you gently raise your arms to about shoulder height. Exhale as you gently float your arms back to your sides. I like this movement because it feels calming and expansive.

06/23/2026

So excited to resume gentle movement & breathwork in conjunction with Vibrant Lives! My new day & time: Fridays at 10 AM!

Check out the full schedule of offerings below!

We're excited to share our 2026 Summer Drop-In Schedule!

Running from the Summer Solstice through the Fall Equinox on September 22nd, this season's lineup leans into Zoom so you can stay connected wherever the summer takes you whether that’s on the road, at the campsite, or soaking up the sunshine! Join us for in person classes on Thursdays for a little extra community and connection.

🔗To learn more, check out our schedule here: https://www.vibrantlivesmt.com/ourservices/drop-in-yoga

06/23/2026

We feel emotions as physical sensations within the body. Mindfully moving the body is just one of the ways we can help ourselves effectively process and release emotions when we notice them arising. Below is one of my favorite body-based techniques for emotional well-being.

Containment Hug - This simple technique helps create a sense of safety within the body. I find it most comfortable to tuck my left hand under my right arm and place my right hand on my left shoulder creating a snug self-hug. I will often gently rock side to side as I take several slow, smooth belly breaths.

06/19/2026

Join us at Sage Wellness Center tomorrow as we mark the summer solstice and celebrate the presence of the Creator, the Light of the World!

https://www.wellnessliving.com/schedule/sage_wellness_center-8wnpbc?id_class_tab=1&k_class=970110

06/18/2026

Emotions can get trapped when we are vulnerable—due to a weak immune system, lack of sleep, overexertion, or feeling overwhelmed or “off.”

Trapped emotions often settle in stressed, weak, or injured areas of the body. For example, the vibration of anger from the liver might get stuck in the lower back if that area has structural issues.
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Trapped emotions are:
*Emotional energy that is stuck in the body
*Roughly the size of a clenched fist
*Able to expand and take up more space in the body when activated
*Always present at a low level. They seem too big and overwhelming for the situation when triggered

In situations where a problem seems chronic or unresponsive, there is almost always a link to trapped emotions. Identifying and releasing them is often the key to opening up the body's natural self-healing abilities.

There are numerous ways to work on finding and releasing trapped emotions, but one of my favorite methods is called Emotion Code because it is simple, elegant, and effective.

You can learn more about Emotion Code at https://discoverhealing.com/

(I am currently in the process of studying to become certified in the Emotion Code technique, so be sure to stay tuned for details!)

06/16/2026

In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), organs are linked with specific emotions. If overstimulated or overloaded, an organ is believed to produce those emotions more intensely. Once produced, an emotion can become trapped anywhere in the body if it isn't fully processed and released.

In one way or another, I believe trapped emotions contribute to most disease processes. Trapped emotions can:
*Lower the immune system, making the body more vulnerable.
*Distort body tissues.
*Block the flow of energy.
*Contribute to chronic pain.
*Prevent optimal organ and gland function.

This is why just taking medications or supplements often isn't enough to solve long-term health issues. A return to well-being requires addressing ALL dimensions of health, including the mental, emotional, and energetic layers!

06/12/2026

Everything in the universe is energy, including thoughts, feelings, and emotions.

(I find it helpful to view feelings and emotions as "energy-in-motion.")
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We all experience thousands of thoughts and emotions daily. The key is not whether we have emotions, but how we handle them. Can we fully process and release them, or do we suppress them?
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Experiencing and processing emotions involves several steps. If disrupted, emotions can become trapped in the body. The longer an emotion is trapped, the more likely it is to cause mental, emotional, or physical pain or imbalance.

Acknowledging and tending to your emotions is a major piece of health and well-being. The first step is awareness - are you allowing yourself to feel and process your emotions, or are you ignoring them?