Mindfulness
Six Ways to Always Be Kind
The world these days is different from what we’re all used to, but that doesn’t mean we should isolate from our community. Finding ways to reach out to those in our communities is a powerful way to relieve the loneliness associated with isolation. Sharing ourselves, our means, and our kindness is a powerful tool and…
Read MoreImprove Your Focus in 15 Minutes
Video embed code not specified. Connect is Skyterra’s signature quick morning practice combining yoga, meditation, stretching and movement to connect with your body and breath. This yoga practice includes gentle stretching and breathing practice in a chair. Accessible for those who don’t want to get on the floor and great for those who want a…
Read MoreFeeling Stressed? Try this Tactic used by U.S. Special Forces to Find Relief
Over the past couple weeks, the entire world has experienced massive change which has affected each individual, family and community very uniquely. It is undeniably a tender time. It is more important than ever that we take the time to take care of ourselves and each other as the world moves through the COVID-19 pandemic.…
Read MoreHow to Use Meals to Nourish Your Body and Soul
Today we are all living through the unknown. We are all wondering what is happening, and what will happen. Nobody seems to have answers and we are all being impacted by COVID-19. It’s heavy stuff, no matter our age, situation or where we live. As much as we can stay positive, we are recognizing the…
Read More25 Ways to Find Calm and Hope During COVID-19
Stress from worrying about COVID-19 can wreak havoc on our immune systems. Finding balance, creating perspective, and managing our stress is essential to our wellbeing. Here are a few tips from our experts on how to do just that.
Read MoreYour New Year’s Resolution: How to Reset Yourself into 2020
The new year’s resolution momentum is tangible. We are fully immersed in the holiday season. The bustle is ever apparent, and we are counting down to a brand new year and a brand new decade. It’s almost here. 2020. The new year offers us a new slate, a new start, a reset button every 365…
Read MoreHow to navigate holiday eating without turning into Scrooge
‘Tis the season for food, family, friends and celebrations. It’s also the season for holiday cheer, extravagant parties, endless snacks, cocktails galore and gift tins full of treats. Many of us feel stressed at this time of year, finding it difficult to navigate copious amounts of food while trying to improve our health. Additionally, some…
Read MoreFive ways to be more mindful
Recently, mindfulness has become a pervasive buzzword. You can find mindfulness used in schools, your job, in yoga and fitness classes, in coffee shops, restaurants, and even in your doctors office. We hear the word mindfulness but what does it mean, and more importantly, how do we become more mindful? Jon Kabat Zinn, Ph.D, who…
Read MoreGolden Opportunity for a Second Childhood
The power of lived experience and perceptions. What a golden opportunity I was given to write a blog for the upcoming Healthy Aging: Embracing Life’s Seasons week that I will be facilitating at the end of the month. Elated, I began. And stopped. Feeling stuck, I pondered how to start a blog about a topic no…
Read MoreYour Body on Breathwork
Breathwork is a daily practice here at the retreat, and for good reason: connecting with your breath is a powerful and easily accessible way to boost physical and mental health. So what is breathwork, why do we do it, and how can you get started at home?
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