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How Deep Breathing and Qigong Reduce Anxiety

by Amy Pattee Colvin | May 14, 2019 | Acceptance, Compassion, Qigong

At one point or another, all of us experience anxiety. How we choose to respond to anxiety determines whether we sink into disaster fantasies or rise to a place of peace. One reason I love to teach deep breathing techniques and qigong is because of the benefit...

Celebrate Life Through Extending Well Wishes

by Amy Pattee Colvin | Aug 16, 2018 | Acceptance, Compassion, Wellness

Celebrate Life! What have you done today or recently to celebrate joyfully the fact that you and your loved one are alive? Often it becomes easy to get caught up in the flurry and or the stress of daily life. We wake in a hurry, move through the day in a rush, go to...

How to Maintain Hope in Troubled Times

by Amy Pattee Colvin | May 3, 2018 | Acceptance, Compassion, Meditation, Wellness

How to Maintain Hope in Troubled Times A friend recently asked me, if I could offer any quick and practical suggestions for how to maintain hope during troubled times — times of polarized politics, international uncertainty, and when determining if news stories are...

8 Reasons Why to Attend A Meditation Retreat

by Amy Pattee Colvin | Apr 8, 2018 | Acceptance, Compassion, Meditation, Qigong, Wellness

8 Reasons Why to Attend a Meditation Retreat In today’s society, many of us approach life full speed ahead. Low-grade stress, in the form of worry, is our constant companion. Often we’re concerned about work, family life, and finances. Sometimes this leads us to cram...

5 Elements of Meditation

by Amy Pattee Colvin | Dec 27, 2017 | Acceptance, Compassion, Meditation

Five Elements of Meditation (Infographic) We have all heard about the benefits of eating healthfully, exercising regularly, sleeping well, spending quality time with loved ones. Many of us are familiar with the concept of meditation but convince ourselves that we...