I'm sure you are tired of me (and everyone else) saying that we are living in uncertain times, but this week I would like to focus on ways we can create more certainty in our lives, even when there is none to be found around you.

You most likely have felt to some degree the affects that COVID has had on your life or the lives of those around you, and life as we know it may not ever return to the "normal" we once knew. So now we are all being given a choice. This is a test of our strength, health, creativity, ingenuity, and ability to maintain our mental fortitude while under extreme pressure. So in this test, will you chose to be the victim of circumstance, or will you use this as fuel to change gears, to climb a different type of ladder, and to make a sustainable life for yourself?
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While I can't lay out the direction of your life for you, I can offer some guidance that may help with your success and ability to take control of your life on this new path. Lets start by reducing some stress and bringing in some motivation through a trusted daily routine. To get you started, below is a little bit of movement you can do daily to wake up the mind, body, and soul.

Time to breathe again, in case you needed a reminder. This week I am offering guidance on box breathing and just a bit of information about the benefits of breath retention.

So take a moment to find a comfortable seat or somewhere to lie down, click on the video below, and get your breath on!

​This week I want to give your mind a break from overloading on various health and wellness topics, and  am keeping it short and sweet with a gentle reminder and encouragement to move. 
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In the Stress and Anxiety and Spring into Movement newsletters I mentioned a little bit about the benefits of getting in a enough movement everyday, how it can help us ward off stress, what it does to improve our mental, emotional, and physical health, and what will happen if we don't move enough. I hope that throughout these offerings you have captured just how pertinent movement is for overall health and have been inspired to move more.

Today, my video offering is guidance through a gentle yoga practice. So roll out your mat or find a spot to join me for meditation and movement in this gentle heart and hip opening class. 

In a previous newsletter on breath I briefly mentioned the effects of stress on the body and ways that mindful breathing can help reduce the stress response. But I wanted to dive deeper on anxiety, the ways it shows up in our lives, in our bodies, in our minds, and ways in which we can reduce it. 

Last week Dr. Sarica Cernohous and Brittany Petrick started their first biweekly broadcast covering this topic. Take a look at the video below to see what they said about anxiety, and stay tuned by following the broadcast on AllSocial to make sure you don't miss the next one. 

Here is the AllSocial link to follow:

​Toward the bottom of this week's newsletter, I have included some details about what we are doing to keep you safe during this pandemic, new options we are presenting for those who have concerns, and resources to keep you informed.

This week I want to introduce to you sound healing. 

Some of you may be familiar with the practice, some may have at lease heard of it, and some of you may not know what it is at all. Regardless of the category you find yourself in, this newsletter will bring a greater awareness and understanding of what sound healing is and how it works.

This is a topic that I could talk for days about, but my intention is not to overwhelm you but to just give you a general understanding of the practice and its benefits. Should you choose to dive deeper I'll provide some resources along the way that will allow you to crawl as far down the rabbit hole of knowledge as your heart desires.

Here is a 30 minute sound healing by yours truly to start your journey into sound.
Please listen in headphones or on good speakers for the best sound experience. 

Enjoy!

Everything in our universe, both living and not, is in a constant state of vibration

​Tomorrow the sun will finally reach the highest point in the sky, and we will experience the longest day and shortest night for the year. You know what that means... Summer is here!

As we welcome and celebrate the summer solstice tomorrow, I wanted to bring more awareness to the symbolism of this time, the energetic aspects to be aware of for this season, and tips and tricks to stay cool and balanced as we move into the hottest part of the year.

Below is a video that will guide you through a breath technique to keep your cool as things heat up.

The Harmonizing Healthcare team also has an exciting announcement for you this week! 
So make sure to read or scroll all the way to the bottom of this weeks Newsletter for more details.