Body Wise, Heart Strong, Mindful Living
Effects of Gratitude for a Healthier Body and Happier Life
Gratitude has a profound impact on our physical and emotional well-being. Here are some of the effects:
Physical Benefits:
- Reduced Stress:Gratitude and positive emotions can lower levels of stress hormones like cortisol.
- Boosted Immune System: Positive emotions can strengthen the immune system, making you less susceptible to illness.
- Improved Sleep: Gratitude practices can lead to better sleep quality.
- Pain Reduction: Positive emotions can help alleviate physical pain.
- Increased Energy:A positive mindset can boost energy levels.
Emotional Benefits:
- Enhanced Mood:Gratitude and positive emotions can elevate your mood and reduce feelings of sadness or depression.
- Increased Resilience: A positive outlook can help you cope with stress and adversity.
- Improved Relationships:Gratitude can strengthen relationships and foster connection with others.
- Greater Self-Esteem: Positive emotions can boost self-confidence and self-worth.
How it Works: When we experience gratitude with positive emotions, our bodies release feel-good neurotransmitters like dopamine, serotonin, and oxytocin. These cool transmitters bring us inner calm and ease allowing our bodies to function at a higher capacity.
By cultivating gratitude and practicing positive thinking, we can harness the power of vibration to improve our overall well-being and create a more fulfilling life.
START FIRST THING IN THE MORNING: Before getting out of bed in the morning, take a couple of moments to make a mental (or written) list of 10 things you are grateful for.
FREE online CLASS: Untangle & Unwind: Move into GRATITUDE. Let's clear the space to make room for gratitude and a happier, healthier, more enjoyable life.
Upcoming Events:
IN PERSON CLASS: Move, Groove, Release and Be Grateful -
THIS Friday @ 9:30 November 15th in Walnut Creek!
Let go of last weeks yuck and muck and feel into a grateful body for healing and hopeful spirits.
It's time for a little wiggle, untangling and meditation. Join me for a morning of movement. This is like a combo Connect with your Wiggle & Untangle and Unwind I will lead you through some beautiful, yoga breath and flow movements that will transition into floor work to calm the old nervous system and we will end with a healing and aligning guided meditation.
Let go of the stress and the mess and the worry and join me for some inner peace, inner space and abundance! Your body, mind and spirit will thank you. I will to, because it is more fun to move and align with friends. : )
I will be guiding class on Friday: 9:30-10:30am
Address: 2815 Mitchell Drive, Walnut Creek - 2nd Floor conference room
Register Here
Thursday, November 21st 6:30pm - Artisan Market in Martinez
Join Santana Da Luz, an alchemistic sound healer, and Nicole, a spiritual energy healer and mindfulness guide, for a powerful meditative journey designed to reconnect you with your true potential. Together, they will harmonize their gifts—Santana playing the crystal sound bowls and Nicole guiding you through a grounding meditation and journey within—to create a deeply restorative experience.
Through the harmonious interplay of spoken words and resonating crystal frequencies, this transformational experience aims to quiet your mind, allowing your body to begin its natural healing process. As one guide leads you through a calming meditation and another plays the crystal sound bowls, your thoughts will be gently occupied, creating space for deeper realignment and balance.
Save Your Spot: HERE
Clearing the Path to Abundance! - December 14th 9 to 11am in Martinez @ the Remedy
This transformative class is designed to enhance your ability to manifest your desires by cultivating a deeper connection between your mind, body and creative spirit. Through a unique blend of mindful movement, art expression, meditation, and somatic experiencing you will leave full of confidence and positive expectation for your future.
This mini-retreat will include a centering breath practice, followed by mindful movement, the creation of a desire centered art piece and will end with guided visualization practice to get you on your path to your abundance. (Love, money, career, time, healing etc.) Register below...
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/clearing-the-path-to-abundance-tickets-1027629626877?aff=ebdssbdestsearch
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Do you meditate?
Meditation’s positive results are wide-ranging and impactful, from reducing stress and anxiety to improving physical health and fostering emotional well-being.
Whether practiced for relaxation, mindfulness, or personal growth, it offers a variety of mental, emotional, and physical benefits that improve quality of life over time.
And it doesn't have to be hard- you really can't mess it up. Join a class to practice with me or stay tuned for a mini-course on meditation I am creating.
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