Sound Healing: Ancient Wisdom and Modern Science Unite to Heal Body, Mind, and Spirit

Sound Healing: Ancient Wisdom and Modern Science Unite to Heal Body, Mind, and Spirit

In the fast-paced whirlwind of modern life, finding ways to nurture our holistic well-being has never been more important. One practice that has been gaining popularity due to its profound effects on the body, mind, and spirit is sound healing. Drawing from both ancient cultural traditions and modern scientific research, ..Continue Reading

Relax in Bliss Together: The Benefits of Couples Massage

Relax in Bliss Together: The Benefits of Couples Massage

We all know life gets hectic and finding meaningful moments to connect with your partner can sometimes be a challenge, and that’s why couples massages are so great! Getting a massage with your significant other at the same time can be a sweet and rejuvenating experience that offers more than ..Continue Reading

10 Ways to Keep the Spark Alive in your Relationship

Looking for ways to keep the romance alive? What makes a relationship stand the test of time?  How do couples stay and grow together and still maintain that initial love spark?  Whether you’re in a long term relationship and looking for inspiration, or are starting a new relationship, these 10 ..Continue Reading

What is Fascia?

What is Fascia?

I sometimes get the question “What is fascia?”  Being the anatomy nerd that I am, I find fascia one of the most fascinating elements in the human body.  So let’s dive right in. Fascia (Fa-Sha): A thin sheath of fibrous tissue enclosing a muscle or other organ. Think about a ..Continue Reading

Energetic Self-Care for Bodyworkers

Energetic Self-Care for Bodyworkers

We, as bodyworkers, need to be especially aware of the transference of energy from our clients to us. Ever help someone with a headache, and they walk off the table relieved while later that evening you find youself with a horrible headache? Perhaps you just feel absolutely wiped out after ..Continue Reading

Video: 10 Minute Yoga for a Calm Mind

Everyday life can get very demanding, whether its your job, kids, projects, you-name-it, it’s all too easy to let ourselves get frazzled by the constant “to do” list. Even just a little yoga can go a long way.  This 10 minute yoga sequence was designed specifically to calm the mind ..Continue Reading

Yoga for Digestion

Yoga for Digestion

The holidays can pose a challenge.  A digestive challenge.  Even the most yogic of yogis out there find it hard to resist all the yummy treats being served up this time of year.  But, never fear!  Yoga postures (and some digestive enzymes) are your friends, and can do wonders to ..Continue Reading

Nourishing the Yin

Nourishing the Yin

I just returned from a week of deep nourishment and self-care, taking a Yin Yoga teacher training over on the Puna side at a beautiful retreat center called Kalani.  Wow, did I need this!  Since I became a mother almost 3 years ago, this is really the first big thing ..Continue Reading

5 Unexpected Benefits of Massage Therapy

5 Unexpected Benefits of Massage Therapy

#1.  Eases Anxiety and Depression.  A study published in the Journal of American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, found that patients who were depressed and anxious were much more relaxed and happy, and had reduced stress levels after a massage. #2.  Improved Sleep. This benefit goes hand-in-hand with the ..Continue Reading

How Massage Improves Self-Image

How Massage Improves Self-Image

For some, receiving a massage may be putting them at the edge of discomfort.  Perhaps the thought of another person seeing them “naked” is horrifying.  What about my pimples!?  Cellulite!?  Body hair!?Funky toes!?  Skinny legs!?  You name it, a massage therapist has seen it.  And we seek to honor, heal, ..Continue Reading