"We are looking for a way to evoke human potential, to establish greater physical and mental vitality." - Ida Rolf, PhD Rolfing® is gaining popularity as a bodywork modality that can have life-changing results. Some common misconceptions prevent people from experiencing how dramatically Rolfing® can improve their lives. Here are three common myths and why they shouldn’t deter you from trying it! 1. Rolfing® Hurts It doesn’t! In fact, most people are surprised at how good Rolfing® feels. Because it works on the connective tissues surrounding the muscles, bones, nerves, and organs, the work can be deep. Practitioners use a combination of breathing, stretching and collaborative communication with the client to ensure that thorough attention to what needs … [Read more...]

Mindfulness - the buzzword many strive to practice but struggle to grasp in tangible, practical ways. Often mindfulness seems to become another ‘thing’ to do, ironically creating more stress. Fortunately, mindfulness doesn’t require more time you don’t have, but a simple shift in awareness that can be applied to all of the things we do every day. Being thoughtful of what you are doing, saying, and thinking can put you back in the driver’s seat of your life, allowing for gifts to be offered every moment of every day. Here are a few tips on how to bring the benefits of mindfulness to your everyday activities. Notice Your Thoughts Buddha described our thoughts as drunken monkeys, vying for attention, creating endless chaos in our minds. Our thoughts ping-pong … [Read more...]