The Heal & Rise Blog

Restoring Balance: 9 Tips from a Former Gymnast

They called me the "Beam Queen". As a child gymnast, there was one event where I consistently excelled, even earning an individual...

Confessions of a "Zen Mom"

If you've been following along this journey of Heal & Rise, you've likely seen videos of me practicing yoga with the kids or meditating...

Dancing Through Life: Aya Dance Meditation with Dani Eastman

“Alive!” responded an attendee, as we circled up at the end of an Aya Dance Meditation gathering. It was a part of the class that I love...

9 Joyful Ways to Ring in Spring

Whether you're observing spring equinox, celebrating the pagan holiday of Ostara, or another event entirely, March 20th and the days...

This One Simple Movement Made Me Cry: The Power of Somatic Release

I entered the class feeling a bit emotional, I'll admit. But when directed to move in a particular way, following instructor Dani's...

Make a Bigger Mess: How to Declutter Your Home and Your Heart

Sometimes you have to make a bigger mess to truly clean it all up. This thought struck me hard as I was sorting through the massive pile...

How to Trick Your Body into Relaxing Using This Simple Physiological Hack

For many, January and February can feel a bit bleak. The holidays have passed, yet it's still cold and dreary, often leaving us more "on...

Feeling the Urge to Hunker Down? Here's Why!

As temperatures grow colder and daylight hours lessen, we may feel more resistance to all the activities crammed onto our schedules....

Wading Through the "New You" Hullabaloo

It's nearly the end of the year... synonymous for the season of bombardment from advertisements telling you it's time for the "New You"....

5 Ways to Protect Your Energy During the Holidays

You are deserving of peace and joy this season, not just responsible for spreading it to others. 5 Ways to Protect Your Energy this Holiday

Energy Healing for the Home: 6 Ways to Refresh a Stagnant Space

Our space is an extension of our energy. Whether our home, office, car, or another space altogether, our surroundings tend to reflect the...

Turning it Off, and I Don't Just Mean the Devices

Waking up beside the Mississippi River, I write in my notebook while listening to the bird songs. The unfamiliar tunes of birds not...

What is Energy Healing?

"Ok, but what is it you DO exactly?" I smiled, knowing the concept of energy healing can feel foreign to those unfamiliar with this...

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