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The Importance of Getting The Crap Out. You know that toxins, in general, are harmful to your overall health, so why would you want to have them stewing in your intestines, breeding harmful bacteria? Isn't the thought of up to 19 pounds of crap hanging out in your body a motivating factor to detox your poop out? As an FYI, when you flush out the crap, your body will digest food more effectively, helping you stay svelte. One of the best ways to begin detoxing is to ensure that you have at least one bowel movement every day. Having a clean stomach in the morning -AKA having a bowel movement first thing in the morning—is the best way to prevent constipation and boost your digestive system. You may want to try drinking a warm glass of water as soon as you wake up to help stimulate your digestive system. As a result, you may experience more natural energy and have a more positive outlook on life. I know my attitude is bright and shiny after a good morning poop. How Much Poop is in Your...
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Reduce Reactivity

As I continue my self-reflection journey to reduce reactivity, I uncover new patterns, thoughts, and limiting beliefs that persist and no longer serve me in my life.  And, to be honest, it's hard to do self-reflection; it's ugly and uncomfortable to look at parts of yourself and see things that don't put you in the best light. Yet, it's by looking at the shadow that you grow.  You get the opportunity to  choose a new path, direction, and flow that leads to clarity.  It was with this train of thought that I developed the five steps below, which you can master one by one to help reduce reactivity.  * Pro Tips*:  It's helpful to repeat these steps, as the body and mind learn from repetition. The more often you incorporate them into your daily life, the less you'll desire to revert to reactivity.  As you go through the steps, keep in mind an incident, person, or situation where you instantly reacted to it/them without stopping to listen or truly hear ...

The Day I Stopped Teaching Yoga

It was a Sunday , and the 9 a.m. yoga class I was about to teach was about to begin in fifteen minutes; I could expect the first student to arrive in about five of those fifteen.  It wasn't a special Sunday that I can remember. It was a Sunday in the first week of May, and the Sunday Ladies were about to arrive for their 90-minute class, looking forward to feeling awesome and rejuvenated, and then heading out in their cars to start their day, as I did each Sunday.  And, even though it didn't feel like a special Sunday, little did I know what Spirit had in store for me during that class.  It was indeed a special Sunday after all.   It was the day I stopped teaching Yoga to discover my  wants, needs, and inner yogi.  About midway through the class, I scanned the group, watching for any signs of someone needing assistance, when a message came to me very clearly.   The message was: you need to reconnect with your Yoga as a student. You're teaching, not co...

The Hook in the Wall

A few months ago, I moved back in with my Mom, her hubs Joe, and their dog Remmi. I have two dogs, a cat, and a life. Mom and I have clashed since the day we arrived. Of course, there was going to be a learning curve with all of us, animals included. And it's been rough. There have been many days when we didn't talk out loud, yet these underlying conversations were happening between us that anyone could sense.  Can you say Elephant in the Room?  I kept wondering if it would get better, and I kept asking Spirit for guidance to show me a more straightforward path because living the way we were was no way to live for either of us.  My question to Spirit was particular: Spirit, please show me how Mom sees things.   The words below are what Spirit showed me, and may inspire you.  --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Yesterday, my Mom got all crazy about a hook in the wall. You see, in her mind, that hook ...

Your Client's Body Knows the Answer.

I saw a longtime client today who has a left shoulder issue.   Today, during our pre-session chat, she spoke from her body's perspective and knew she was onto something good. I could tell by the happy look on her face as she told me about her body awareness while outside doing yardwork—something that she and I have been working on—body awareness, or as I call it, listening to what her body is saying.   We do a body awareness exercise during each session, and I was proud to listen to and catch her wave of excitement as she told me about what her body said about her arm.   I took it in, basking in the knowledge that nurturing and giving clients time to become aware of their body messages during each bodywork massage/healing session just might make their lives that much easier to live.  Less struggle. More ease.  Less irritation. Greater flow.  Less unknown. Bigger trust.  Having a two-way street with your therapeutic client relationship opens the doors f...

Hold a Healing Space

H ow well do you hold a healing space for your clients in your hands-on massage practice?  Please enjoy a short presentation below on eight tips that help to re-energize me during times of wanting to stop practicing healing and massage.   I hope it provides inspiration for you.   Thank you for reading and remember to please share if you have found it helpful.

Develop a Keen Sense of Intuition

Have you ever wondered how to develop a keen sense of intuition?  Well, look no further.  My latest FREE seven-page, easy-to-read web document has tips and resources to access TODAY to start your journey to stronger intuition.      Thank you for reading.  Remember, the best way to share knowledge with others is to share, so I encourage you to share this with someone you love who wants to gain better intuition for everyday life.