At a recent meeting, the  Whole-Self Wellness team   participated in a unique writing exercise. If you would like to follow along at home: Bring out a pen (or pencil) and a sheet of paper. Write a 4-sentence story of something that happened to you, or an interaction you had, that was less than pleasant. Kammi described the parameters like a 1-10 pain scale, with 1 being a regular everyday encounter and 10 a story reserved for a therapist. The goal, she said, was to choose an

Imagine a slab of rock. Or, don't imagine it, and look at this picture of a rock. Photo by Dave Hoefler on Unsplash Do you think you could drill through this rock with no tools? Probably not. What if your tools were the natural ebb and flow of the elements? Imagine flowing water full of sand and a biting, hard wind. After five minutes of wind and water, you wouldn't see much difference in the rock's composition. The rock would become wet and slippery, but you'd be no closer t

Summary Breathwork involves actively controlling your breathing, following specific patterns to achieve positive results. Today, we'll be exploring some benefits of intentional breathing, a real-life account of breathwork helping someone, and demonstrating common techniques for you to practice at home. The Benefits of Intentional Breathing Exercises Intentional breathing exercises, also called breathwork, are a powerful tool for holistic health. Benefits of intentional breath

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