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In all Things of Nature, There is Something of the Beautiful!” -Aristotle To “bee”, or not to “bee”, that is the question for human and planetary health, as bees vitally support Mother Earth and all her inhabitants. Even before modern scientific understanding of these magical little creatures, their importance for our survival is evident in… Continue reading “Bee” Beautiful: Catch the Vagal Buzz!

Be melting snow. Wash yourself of yourself.” -Rumi Spring is a time of renewal and awakening. As the snow is melting, Mother Earth is waking up with new life and radiance. The turn of the season is a great time for a refresh and spring cleaning of mind, body and soul to become fully alive… Continue reading Prime Your Mind-Body-Spirit with a Polar Plunge

A Map it is Said, Organizes Wonder. ” – Ellen Meloy I am truly honored to be invited as a featured contributor into the community of AWAKEN.COM, an outstanding resource for spiritual, and positive media for the body-mind-spirit and preservation of the planet. This enlightened media resource is a beam of light through the dark… Continue reading The MAP to Wellness: Awakening With Mother Earth

“To appreciate the beauty of a snowflake, It is necessary to stand out in the cold.”                                    -Aristotle It’s the time of year in the northern hemisphere when the days are shorter, darker, and colder. Although the tendency is to hunker down and cozy up indoors, venturing outside in the winter is critical to optimize your… Continue reading Winter Training

“Be not afraid of growing. Be only afraid of standing still.” -Chinese Proverb The pandemic-induced traumatic events of the past year have led many to what is being referred to as the “great resignation”, with many questioning the course of their lives and lifestyles. Stepping out of our own stories has allowed a broader perspective… Continue reading Awaken & Grow

“Combine the extremes And you will have your true center. “ -Karl Wilhelm Friedrich Schlegel The natural world around us is our greatest teacher! When animals wake up, they naturally arch their backs, then reverse the motion and drop to their bellies to curve downward, lengthening legs, back, and belly in a full body yawn.… Continue reading Pandiculation: Animal Spirit Dynamic Stretching

“By discovering nature, You discover yourself.”  -Maxime Lagace Scientific studies show exercising in the great outdoors is more beneficial than exercising indoors, both psychologically and physically. Outdoor activities correlate with longer life spans and fewer health problems, such as obesity, depression, asthma, anxiety, mood disorders, high blood pressure, vision problems, heart problems, and chronic pain.… Continue reading Empower Your Inner Warrior in Nature

“You and I are all as much continuous with the physical universe as a wave is continuous with the ocean.” -Alan Watts Have you ever watched a baby breathe? Babies instinctively use their inner core muscles to pull the air in. You can see their bellies expand as they inhale, and contract as they exhale.… Continue reading Ocean Breathing Meditation

“Breathing in, I feel myself as a mountain. Breathing out, I feel solid. Breathing in, I see myself as water. Breathing out, I reflect things as they are. Breathing in, I see myself as space. Breathing out, I feel free,”                                         -Thich Nhat Hanh Makara is a legendary sea creature in Hindu mythology, very similar in… Continue reading Summon Your Sea Creature Power with Diaphragmatic Breathing!

“Knowing yourself is to be rooted in being, Instead of lost in your mind.” -Eckhart Tolle                                                 – Whether you sit at your computer all day, hit the gym religiously, play sports for fun, or compete at elite levels, you may have “dormant bottom syndrome” or “gluteal amnesia” without even realizing it.  This is when you… Continue reading Psoas Strut to Awaken Your Sleepy Ass