https://youtu.be/wtxuLnfnVWQ Breathing is an action that most of us don’t even think about. However, there are many various ways to breathe and we naturally breathe differently in different situations. Changing how we breathe can affect our wellness, by relaxing our body, helping our mind focus, alter our mood, and lessen the effect of stress. Through … Continue reading Mindful Breathing for Wellness
https://youtu.be/E9L9M05-6QM While we are at home, waiting for restrictions to lower, it's a perfect time for us to focus on strengthening our immune systems. Whether we want to protect ourselves from COVID-19 or start preparing for the upcoming flu season. Establishing your immune system boosting routine will allow you to stay protected all year round. … Continue reading Boost Your Immune System Using Your Breath and Water
https://youtu.be/A3H-7TjBqp0 Feeling anxious about all the news on the coronoavirus while isolated inside your home? It's completely understandable as we're in the midst of a worldwide pandemic. You aren't alone in your concerns as many are feeling that same restlessness. Without the ability to go outside, it can seem impossible to relax if you're used … Continue reading Calming Coronovirus Anxiety Through Self Care
https://youtu.be/XvBN_DjuMtc During the coronavirus pandemic, a disease that attacks your lungs, it's a time meant to recognize the importance of your respiratory system. Some coronavirus patients have experienced a drop of 20 to 30% in lung function. Your lungs are responsible for keeping you breathing and through that keep every other organ in your body … Continue reading Strengthening Your Lungs to Help Fight Coronavirus
https://youtu.be/IXLu330do6M During this time when there is so much focus on our physical health, it's important to not forget about our mental health. Holed up in our houses and uncertain of what is to come during this time, anxiety and stress can easily build until it feels unbearable. This can be especially difficult if you … Continue reading Calming Pandemic Anxiety Through Breath
Wim Hof, holder of 26 Guinness World Records and developer of the Wim Hof Method, has been hailed globally for his breathing technique and his nearly superhuman ability to withstand extreme temperatures. Even Goop has covered him for his method's ability to treat autoimmune disease. Hof however has always insisted that he is in no … Continue reading Breathing Your Way to a Healthier You
Do you ever find yourself rushing from one thing to the next? Feeling as though you can't slow down because you're worried nothing will get accomplished? Yet in all the chaos, something will probably slip through the cracks, causing you to feel even more stressed. Even though you try to convince yourself that you need … Continue reading Slowing Down to Enjoy the Moment
This past Friday, January 24th, I held my first knitting meditation workshop at Pick Up Every Stitch. Having my first class during the new moon allowed me to benefit from the moon's growing energy to sow the seeds of this long-term project, as I will be teaching this class regularly. During the workshop, I showed … Continue reading Knitting Meditation Workshop
Meditation, for many people, can be a difficult practice to incorporate into their daily lives. Quieting one's mind and turning your attention from the chaos of the everyday can feel daunting when there's nothing concrete to focus your attention on. Being able to combine your hobbies and meditation allows it to become a mindfulness practice … Continue reading Meditation Knitting
As many books, podcasts, and videos as there are on breathing, there are equally as many different methods. Between Pranayama, a formal yoga exercise of breath control, and Wim Hof's forceful breathing technique, there are practices for everyone. The idea is to choose one that works for you and make it part of your personal … Continue reading The Gift of Breathing
