Mindful Monday: Self-Love Meditation

It’s easy to get lost in negative self talk and thoughts. We often say things to ourselves that we would never say to others. Extending self love and compassion to ourselves, helps us fully extend those things to others as well. Deep breathing and meditation is a great way to start your journey for self […]

Mindful Meditation: Sound Meditation

Sound bathing is a type of mediation that uses various notes at different frequencies and “bathes” you in sound waves. This can help you center yourself and focus away from your thoughts. With active listening it can induce deep relaxation and stress relief. Sound Meditation Music Body and Spirit. Pure Positive Vibes. 2020. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wvSby-59ets source

Mindful Monday – Guided Imagery Nature Meditation

Guided imagery is used to help induce relaxation and relieve stress or can be used to help visualize and reach goals, or even help with pain management. You listen to the meditation and allow your mind to create the sights, sounds and smells and allow yourself to travel there in your mind. It can offer […]

Mindful Monday: Gratitude Meditation

Gratitude is a way of acknowledging the good in our lives and appreciate our blessings, such as a roof over our head, food on the table and good health. Research has shown that those that practice gratitude are happier overall and that practicing gratitude can create new pathways in the brain and lead to a […]

Lunch n Learn: Eating for a Healthy Weight

What types of food support healthy and sustainable weight loss and management? Do you meet all your nutrient recommendations and if not, how does it effect your weight and overall health? Eating for a healthy weight is not about dieting, but rather tweaking your nutrition to provide you with the nutrients you need, and that […]

Meet Your Health Coach: Allison Knight

Allison holds a bachelor’s degree in Human Biology with an emphasis in Nutritional Sciences from the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay and an Advanced Certificate in Health & Wellness Coaching from the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point. She is a National Board Certified Health & Wellness Coach, a Nutrition & Dietetics Technician, Registered and a Certified Personal […]

Mindful Monday – Mindfulness of the Breath Meditation

When thoughts or emotions start to overwhelm you, you can always turn to your breath. Your breath can be your anchor and bring your awareness to the present. It’s normal for your mind to wander during meditation, but just allow yourself to acknowledge where you mind has gone and then gently, but intentionally bring it […]

Mindful Monday: Progressive Muscle Relaxation

Progressive muscle relaxation is designed to increase tension in muscle groups and then release as a way of inducing relaxation. It can help you identify areas you hold tension in and be used as a practice to help relieve this tension. Try the whole practice when you have time, or use the concept to target […]

Mindful Monday: Loving Kindness Meditation

Center yourself and offer consideration and kindness to others and yourself. This meditation can reduce self-criticism and depressive symptoms, as well as improving self-compassion and positive emotions. VA Central California Health Care System. Lovingkindness Meditation. https://www.fresno.va.gov/docs/Transcript_Lovingkindness_Meditation_.pdf source

Windshield Wipers

Engages your core, obliques, erector spinae, pectorals, arms and legs. source

Windmills

Engages your abs and obliques, your erector spinae and trapezius, as well as your hip flexors and glutei. source