Wellbeing

Gut Movin’: Exercising to Support Digestive Health, written for Flow Culture Studio

Exercising has a wide range of benefits, from giving us a sense of structure and accomplishment to improving our mood and beyond. One of the key benefits of regular physical activity is that it aids digestion, a vital process that allows us to absorb nutrients and water to support our bodies’ functionality and health. A healthy digestive system leads to …

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Spirituality Wellbeing

6 Tips to Prepare for your Distance Reiki Session

Because of reiki’s ability to transcend space and time, this powerful energy healing technique can be shared regardless of the proximity between the practitioner and receiver. But how should you prepare for your session? Here are six tips to help you set the space to get the most out of your distance healing experience. Find a comfortable space where you …

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Spirituality Wellbeing

What is Reiki?

Originating in Japan, reiki is an energy healing experience that supports physical, mental and spiritual balance. By helping us reach a deep meditative state, a reiki session activates the parasympathetic nervous system, prompting the body’s rest and digest mode to promote healing. As a receiver-driven practice, it seeks to address the needs you have at the time of your session; …

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Wellbeing

Just Breathe—But First: Check That You Know How (Free Breathing Exercise)

If you were asked whether you know how to breathe, your response would likely be a slightly confused, albeit conviction-filled, “Of course I know how to breathe!” What kind of question is that? you may ask yourself. What kind of question, indeed. To answer it meaningfully, let’s explore your breath as it is in your body right now. Start by …

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