by Amy Pattee Colvin | Oct 30, 2019 | Acceptance, Compassion, Meditation, Qigong, Wellness
In today’s world, we often live life at high speed. Continual low-grade stress or anxiety is our constant companion. Often we’re worried about work, finances, or family life. This sense of pressure, both internal and external, leads us to shove more... 
by Amy Pattee Colvin | Oct 28, 2019 | Acceptance, Compassion, Wellness
Holidays often bring twinkling lights, the scent of baking cookies, gatherings with friends and family, along with the question of how to beat holiday stress. A recent survey by the American Psychological Association, Stress in America, showed that even without the... 
by Amy Pattee Colvin | Oct 25, 2019 | Acceptance, Meditation, Qigong, Wellness
Mindfulness is the secular practice of intentional, present-moment awareness of your thoughts, bodily sensations, and feelings without judgment or distress. It counteracts the times when your brain is on autopilot. Mindfulness is a practical tool that supports you as... 
by Amy Pattee Colvin | Jul 2, 2019 | Meditation, Qigong, Wellness
What is Embodied Mindfulness Meditation and mindfulness are excellent tools for calming the mind, releasing stress, and balancing emotions. With consistent practice, mindfulness and meditation offer many benefits for both physical and mental health. Similarly,... 
by Amy Pattee Colvin | Oct 11, 2018 | Acceptance, Wellness
Quality sleep is critical to our health and wellbeing, but at times knowing how to fall asleep feels elusive. Yet many of us don’t experience the full benefits of uninterrupted and continuous sleep. We know how refreshed we feel after a solid night’s... 
by Amy Pattee Colvin | Oct 7, 2018 | Meditation, Wellness
How breathing works Breathing is a natural part of life. When we’re not consciously controlling it, the autonomic nervous system controls our breath. This system works automatically, without conscious effort. Unlike other visceral (e.g., digestion, endocrine,... 
