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How Mindfulness Supports You as You Age

by Amy Pattee Colvin | Oct 25, 2019 | Acceptance, Meditation, Qigong, Wellness

Mindfulness is the secular practice of intentional, present moment awareness of our thoughts, bodily sensations, and feelings without judgment or distress. Mindfulness counteracts the times your brain is on autopilot. It is a practical tool that supports you as you...

Embodied Mindfulness Harmonizes Mind and Body

by Amy Pattee Colvin | Jul 2, 2019 | Meditation, Qigong, Wellness

Embodied Mindfulness Harmonizes Mind and Body From a neuroscience perspective, embodied mindfulness practices combine focused awareness, intentional breathing, and meditative movement to provide unique health benefits. Qigong, one example of an embodied mindfulness...

6 Tips for How to Fall Asleep

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...

How to Breathe While Meditating

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,...

Finding Peace of Mind

by Amy Pattee Colvin | Sep 4, 2018 | Acceptance, Wellness

Finding Peace of Mind Finding peace of mind can sound cliché or even remind you of Boston’s classic song. But ultimately, most of us long for peace of mind. I’m not referring to a feeling of peace that is numb inside, ignoring the pain of self or others....

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...