Healthy Living Tips

Invitation to When the Soul Whispers Silent Retreat

Published On August 11, 2023

I am so excited!!!!! I would love to have you join me. And, if you can’t join, please forward this to anyone you know to ask to join my private group – Flourish Integrate Thrive – and to inform others about this amazing retreat. See below for the website and contact information. Meet you in […]

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Let’s talk about Sleep!

Published On January 9, 2023

Let’s talk about sleep – one of the most important Pillars of Wellness (not just mine, but touted by physicians and wellness centers everywhere). After a day of stimulating activity, your body is ready for and needs deep restful sleep. It is best to aim for six to eight hours of sleep nightly. I feel […]

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SMART Goals

Published On January 6, 2023

Hi, how is everyone doing? Have you written your goals for wellness? And speaking of goals, when you are writing them make sure they are “Smart”. Follow these principles of goal setting. They goals should be Specific (what do I want to accomplish?), Measurable (how will I know when goal is accomplished), Achievable (make sure […]

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Sample Notes for Pillars of Wellness Challenge

Published On December 22, 2022

Wellness Pillars Challenge My Goals:  Exercise 5 times/week – combination of gym/streaming/yoga/hiking (snowshoeing or cross country skiing) • Gym classes 2-3 times/week • Beachbody (soon to be just BODi) streaming classes the days when I don’t go to the gym • Yoga – full class, not just stretching – 3-4 times/week  Track all […]

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January Wellness Pillar Challenge

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Greetings! I have created a Facebook group called Flourish Integrate and Thrive. This group was created for all of us to come together in community. The group is to assist you and me as we level up in our pursuit of health – body, mind, and spirit. Not just in nutrition, not just in exercise, […]

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Flourish Integrate Thrive

Published On November 19, 2022

I have been mostly absent on this site and because I have spent the last 2 years on my personal healing journey – body, mind, and Spirit. Well actually the last 25 years, but the last 2 years I have been diving deep, peeling away the layers, healing wounds, and gaining an understanding of where […]

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Imagine

Published On March 24, 2022

I attended a conference at the Gaia headquarters in Boulder Colorado over the last weekend. This was my first in-person attendance, although I use Gaia streaming services quite often. They offer such a diverse library of documentaries, films, and almost anything you might be looking for in the spiritual/metaphysical realm. I teach yoga but for […]

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Recent comment from an Ayurvedia Lifestyle student

Published On February 23, 2022

Thank you for translating the “esoteric” into the “understandable”!

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27 Health and Nutrition Tips

Published On March 4, 2021

It’s easy to get confused when it comes to health and nutrition. Even qualified experts often seem to hold opposing opinions. Yet, despite all the disagreements, a number of wellness tips are well supported by research. Here are 27 health and nutrition tips that are actually based on good science.

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Mantra

Published On February 15, 2021

Personal Note from Debbie: I will add to the message below in saying I have been meditating with my Bija mantra for 8 years now. It is such a deep part of me and my spiritual practice. I meditated for many years before receiving my personal bija mantra, but I could never stay with the […]

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