Guest Post by Meditation Expert, Judy Craven; Finding Calm in Holiday Chaos. December brings a flurry of joy, doesn’t it? Perhaps. But it also brings deadlines, meetings, parties, weather, kids, family… a whirl of activity, or a slow activity… both can be stressful. It’s important to pause and practice self-care. Here are 4 mindful practices […]
Mindful Tips for Pain-Free Daily Movement
What is Mindfulness? Self-awareness of how to use our bodies safely is now known as mindfulness. In other words, it is the state of being conscious or aware of body movement in the moment. As a physical therapist, I teach “body mechanics,” or how to use the body efficiently to prevent injury. I practice these […]
What is Mindful Walking?
Forest bathing or shinrin-yoku is the Japanese term for taking in the forest atmosphere while walking among trees. In Japan, forest bathing has been promoted in recent years as preventative medicine for spiritual connectedness and overall health. Here in the states, it is recommended to walk 10,000 steps per day, which correlates with how much […]
Hitting Your Midlife Stride
How Can you Thrive at Midlife and Beyond? Learn How to Empower Yourself with Practices for Flourishing and Strengths-Based Living Discover what science has to say about how happiness and character strengths, positive emotions and relationships can stimulate well-being and resilience. Learn strategies to help you integrate more fully and mindfully with what’s meaningful to […]
Mindfulness & Meditation Class with Judy Craven
Mindfulness and meditation are hot topics these days, and for good reason. Learning these skills can be an important element of improving and maintaining your overall health. Mindfulness expert, Judy Craven, will teach a Mindfulness & Meditation Classes at The Manual Touch Physical Therapy in Wheeling. It is just $20 to attend, and what you […]
