We high-achieving, productive humans hardly have time to stop and appreciate ourselves. It might even be uncomfortable to consider doing so. But what if we turned our gratitude practice around and gave ourselves the same love and attention we gift to others?

Fall is here, and with it an invitation to settle back into a rhythm that truly honors your body, mind, and soul. Take some time to consider these six foundational practices to enhance your vibrancy and ease.

What would it be like to live life at 50% speed? Not doing less necessarily, but changing the way we approach what we do…with less efforting and more ease. Let’s explore how!

Yoga Nidra is an ancient mediation practice, accessible to all ages and abilities, that can help us find a sense of peace, ease, vibrancy and so much more.

The busyness and pressure of this time of year can leave us vulnerable to slipping into unhelpful patterns and beliefs can lead us to forget our innate radiance. Some simple ways to get quiet can help us remember ✨

When you you want more “structure” and “routine” in your life, we can look to nature for inspiration on how to find the gentle rhythm that our soul is actually craving.

When we have the thought “I am being selfish” and feel that pang of guilt, it can be enough to keep us from taking the action that truly makes our heart sing. What if being selfish is not only good, but necessary in order to live a fully balanced and alive life?

Spirituality can feel forbidden for those of us with careers in Western healthcare, education, and corporate industry. Research is now telling us what ancient wisdom traditions have known all along…that connection with something greater than ourselves and seeking meaning and purpose in life actually brings health to all levels of our body, mind, and spirit.

Anger is a normal human experience, and yet we have often been told that anger is wrong to have - let along express. Here are some ways to let this very real emotion have the space and breath it needs , so that you can live the life you dream of ease, peace, and joy.

As we move throughout our busy days, we often become increasingly disconnected from our body and therefore our access to our values, our intuition, and our deeper sense of self. Bring more clarity and ease into your day through the practice of grounding.

In moments of uncertainty and stress we hold tightly to what we know, even in the depths of our hearts - in order to find the freedom and joy we want to have in our lives - we know we need to let it go.

Every one of us struggles from time to time…healers included. Giving ourselves permission to be human brings compassion, ease, and peace to our lives and love to our selves.

When we get ready for our day ahead, it is easy to go through the steps of what we “should” do to meet with a client or colleague. Let’s consider together how best YOU prepare for your day ahead in a way that truly honors you.

With integrative medicine becoming more mainstream, opportunities to explore the full spectrum of healing modalities has never been more accessible and acceptable. With a new sense of permission , we are free to explore what really lights us up. 

Everyone has an opinion. Who do you rely on for theirs? In order to live a life aligned with our personal values, and true nature, it is vital to know who we consider to be our trusted sources of counsel and support…and be willing to let go of those opinions and fears that do not serve us.

And why, as a clinician, is it vital to know.

We are all touched by loss. As caregivers it is vital for us to attend to our own wounds so that we may be able to show us with compassion and ease with those we care for…including ourselves.

When fear shows up, our mind understandably assumes things are “wrong” or “bad.” But what if fear is actually a signal you are moving in the direction of your dreams?

When we work to develop a more positive mindset with ourselves and our clients, what if there are unseen forces working to support our intentions? With openness and curiosity, we can consider the potential boundless nature of the universe and how we might integrate traditional psychotherapeutic techniques with the wonder of metaphysics and spirituality.

When life gets dizzying and you are frustrated and uncertain about what direction to head in next, grounding into your soul purpose can provide all of the clarity, ease, and freedom you need to take decisive action toward living the life of your dreams.