Blog/ News
Kids Ahoy! Traveling with Your Children
Air travel with children is no walk in the park. Recently, we took the last on-lap flight with our just-turning two-year old and his four-and-a-half-year-old sister to the Dominican Republic. After many flights over the years, I can recommend a few essentials.
The Benefits of Kindness Are Many – It’s Cool to be Kind!
Last month we looked at compassion for ourselves and for others and how that can be practiced in Mindful Meditation. This month we are turning to the practice of Loving Kindness Meditation....
Laugh a Little!
“We need more kindness, more compassion, more joy, more laughter. I definitely want to contribute to that.” –Ellen DeGeneres
As we are all too aware, we have much to worry about and so many pressing issues to resolve. While stress and worry cause many health concerns, but laughing– oh yes! actual laughing–is the perfect antidote. It literally benefits your health, in many ways.
“Ours is a country built by immigrants. In the 500-odd years since Europeans “discovered” America, it has been a beacon for people from all over the world, for a myriad of reasons. At Element, we welcome our practitioners who come from countries near and far–for love, for opportunity, for adventure, for education, among other things.
Land of the Forgotten
It’s been two & a half years since I’ve seen my eighty-eight-year-old grandmother. When I went to see her, I wasn’t even sure she would know me. She’s at a nursing facility, wheel chair bound. It is impossible to talk on the phone as her hearing is too impaired.
Practitioner Highlight- Meet Nate Larsen!
Nate has been fascinated with how the body works since he was young. His love and experience for sports and movement sparked his interest in massage and led him to pursue formal training. Nate is passionate about the body and movement and helping people become the fittest and healthiest versions of themselves. He likes working closely with athletes and active people who are body conscious and are looking to increase range of motion and improve overall structure and posture.
The Only Thing We Have to Fear …
Emotions play a huge role in our lives, shaping who we are, stemming from our childhoods. Chronic states of any emotion can be depleting. Last week I wrote about worry, this week I am tackling fear.
A Whole New Year!
365 new days, 365 new chances … The gray and chill of winter can be daunting, but beginnings can also be exciting. We asked our practitioners: what are you looking forward to this year?
Whether Winter Weather?
Well, folks, winter weather seems to come and go this year, making it even more imperative to protect ourselves from fluctuating temperatures and germs. People always ask me for recommendations to stay healthy during these wintery days. I truly believe in starting with diet. The fuel we consume sets the tone for everything else. But there are other preventatives, so I have created a Top Ten list.
From The Practitioners: Feeling Angry? Depressed or Overwhelmed? How Do We Manage What Today Is Bringing?
We are living through pretty strained times at the moment. We may feel a lot of frustration, a lot of anger or despair. It is easy to become overwhelmed. What can we do with these feelings, how can we find a balance and how can we go about our daily lives in one piece!?
Don’t Worry Yourself Sick
Emotions are running high right now. Donald Trump has created some steep divides between people all over the world. Most of us who have heard latest news have encountered anger, worry, pensiveness, sadness, fear, or shock.
Proceeding through…..
The week began with honoring Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr and it ends with the inauguration of a new president. In a difficult world, it can be comforting to remember the words of Maya Angelou: "Love...