Wellness by Shannon

A tribute to all who have a healing touch -- Thank you.

Develop your keen sense of intuition.   Watch a Sway presentation below to learn more about some steps.        

Hold a healing space for your clients!  Watch a Sway presentation below for eight tips to re-energize you.     Remember, sharing knowledge you now know shows you care. 

  ' The details don't matter.'  Said the woman on the podcast I'm listening to.  I was confused about what she meant until she began to explain.  'Don't let the small details of life get in the way of what really matters.  Does it really matter if you get to the dry cleaner five minutes early?  Or that you get to the grocery store on a certain day or time?  And, does it really matter that the appointment you had set got cancelled?  Or is it really that important that your aunt stays at your cousin's house vs yours?' The woman went on to say that by getting all caught up in the whirlwind of those minute, tiny details, you end up wanting to control life with a white-knuckled grip, and that that's no way to live for anyone. 

Be confident and unshakeable, regardless of life's challenges. Your navel center is known as a couple of things in the Yogic tradition:  The Manipura Chakra and/or The Wheel of Many Jewels.  Your navel center sits right at about your belly button and is where your positive attributes reside, like raw, uncut diamonds waiting to be shaped through the internal work you do on yourself.  Building and developing a strong navel center helps you stay positive and be victorious even when the odds seem stacked against you.  You'll have greater self-confidence, energy, stamina, and endurance. Your resolve will strengthen, and you'll gain that edge you seek that'll naturally spill over into your life. Navel power also fuels your digestive fire, literally helping to keep your physical digestion healthy and your tummy flat—and, emotionally, having a strong navel center helps to ease you as you absorb and learn life experiences and lessons. In the Yogic tradition, it's believed th...

I Swapped My Massage Stool for a Half Ball —and Never Looked Back As a bodywork therapist, I spend hours attuned to posture, breath, and the subtle language of the body. So when I realized my own massage stool setup was quietly sabotaging my alignment, I knew it was time for a change. Enter the Gaiam Half Ball Chair—a deceptively simple upgrade that's transformed how I sit, work, and feel. Micro-Movements, Major Benefits Unlike traditional chairs that encourage slumping, the half-ball chair invites gentle, sustained engagement. It's like a mini core workout while you're with your client. Activates deep core muscles without conscious effort Improves posture by nudging you into spinal alignment Boosts circulation and energy—no more afternoon slumps Therapist-Tested, Body-Approved For those of us who live in the world of fascia, breath, and subtle shifts, this chair is a dream. It mirrors the principles we teach: dynamic stability, embodied awareness, and gentle acti...