Words of Wellness

Winter is almost over; the holidays are now a distant memory, and the shorter days are becoming longer.  This is the time of the year when the good intentions which we set just a short while ago can start fading.  If they are, re commit to them during the rebirth of the  season that will soon be upon us; Spring, of course!   We...

Chakra, a Sanskrit word meaning 'disk', or 'wheel', refers to energy centers in the body.  Chakra philosophy is based on the belief that the body has seven energy wheels, which channel energy from the crown of the head, and running down to the base of the spine.  When these seven wheels are spinning harmoniously, energy flows...

A foundational principle on which the art of yoga is based upon, is to always get back up when you fall. It is normal and expected that you will fall while performing this ancient system of movement. There are many valuable lessons to be learned from yoga philosophy, including poise, balance, coordinating breath to movement, but perhaps the most important is resilience.

Star gazing, dream weaving, and visions of sugar plums dancing in our heads are always permitted, but especially so during this last month of the year, when a new beginning is just a short time away.  During the cheerful, busy holiday season, we may start having aspirations of hopes and goals coming to pass in the upcoming year. Whether it be a career...

Human beings are wired to want to give, to help.  It makes us feel good, and we like that feeling, the one when we give, in return, we gain a sense of satisfaction, of well being, that we made a positive contribution towards a cause that is important to us, or, making someone else’s life better.  How and what we give depends on our individual experiences...

Fear of the boogey man, monsters, ghouls, creepy crawlies, and anything spooky is common, as many people do have aversions to scary looking creatures.  These fears are acceptable and at times, laughable.  The entertainment industry has created an abundance of movies and publications to humor us with various characters, scenarios and thrillers.  An entire day...

If you’ve been feeling like it’s time to put a little more effort into your wellness practices there’s no time like the present. The Elements Massage brand wants to support you every step of the way.

In order to maintain our mental and physical health, balance, coordination, and focus, we need to move.  Physically move, with purpose. Understanding the importance of keeping ourselves moving, is a step forward in maintaining our health.  This is particularly critical as the aging process begins. We used to have to walk inside into places to do ordinary...

Ayurveda, an Indian Sanskrit word, is an ancient healing science, evolving from principles of natural remedies and methods.  The foundational principle of Ayurveda is the belief that health and wellness are rooted in the balance of mind, body and soul.  Whenever there is a disruption in any one of these, it leads to illness, stress, injury.....creating havoc...

Human beings are wired for connection. Friends, family and social interactions are crucial to our sense of security and wellness. For many of us, the last couple of years has involved more isolation/confinement than we’re used to. Not only is this stressful during times of isolation, but science tells us that it can also make re-entering social society stressful. If this sounds familiar, take heart! July is social wellness month and a great time to start flexing those social muscles!