May 07, 2015

Instant Renewal: Breathe Into The Fresh, New, Now

May 07, 2015/ jillian pransky

Breathing is our connection to Life!

Even Science is supporting the wonders of the breath. The FDA has approved breath-training as a recognized treatment for hypertension, and there are thousands of research reports stating that conscious breathing reduces the negative effects of stress, relieves anxiety, depression and chronic fatigue, helps manage fear, phobias, shock and grief, improves concentration, and increases one’s sense of wellbeing.

March 05, 2015

10 DIET Tips TO DETOXIFY THE BODY AND Increase IMMUNITY + a Delicious CLEANSING Recipe

March 05, 2015/ jillian pransky

Add these cleansing foods to support your immune system, up your detoxing capabilities, and prepare for next month's seasonal shift. Oh, and they're known to shift your mood, too!

March 05, 2015

5 EASY Ways to Warm Up Your Wellness Routine

March 05, 2015/ jillian pransky

Brrr... I don’t know about where you are reading this, but for those of us on the East Coast it has been a very chilly winter. We have had a lot of snow and frigid days that have kept us bunkered in at home. Since December we gathered at home with friends and family, cooked a ton of meals together and tried many new recipes. We have also spent a lot of time laying on our kitchen floor as it is the warmest spot in the house, cuddling with our pup, and, I admit, discovered (several) TV series.

January 29, 2015

Four Ways to Perk Up and Start Fresh

January 29, 2015/ jillian pransky

Just like a whiff of sun tan lotion can instantly inspire feelings of relaxing on a beach, certain essential oils can instantly rejuvenate you. I love this mix:

Mix 10 drops of lavender and 5 drops of grapefruit and 2 drops of eucalyptus (or peppermint) in an unscented base such as jojoba oil. Lavender is calming, grapefruit is a mood elevator and stimulates digestion, and eucalyptus is excellent for opening the respiratory system. Try a few drops on your temples before you go to sleep, use it in the bath, or try it at the office.

January 22, 2015

Welcome Change & Learn to Trust the Flow

January 22, 2015/ jillian pransky

Change, self-initiated or not, moves us through a transition zone which creates a sense of groundlessness. The scary in-between state of letting to go of what we’ve always known and/or done to allow for something new (a new habit, pattern, way of thinking or acting) to emerge. It’s like being in flight between trapeze bars. It takes skill, dedication, and courage to relax and trust into this groundless state.

January 15, 2015

Enjoy a Fresh Start... All Year Round

January 15, 2015/ jillian pransky

As the Maitri Upanishad states, “As is one's thought, so one becomes.”

Your intentions and thoughts create your actions. When you set an intention you become clearer about why you're doing something; what kind of attitude you want to commit to having; and what you hope to cultivate from the experience. In addition, when you are clear about our intention, you can more easily recognize any actions, reactions or self-talk that doesn't support you. But the thing to remember – the really important thing - is that you can recommit to your intention in any moment.

January 01, 2015

Welcoming 2015 Without a Bang

January 01, 2015/ jillian pransky

For many the 'Drop of the Ball' has long been an alarm-bell to ‘fix’ what we don't like about ourselves, or so we will feel better. We resolve to be thinner, healthier, wealthier, more ambitious, more confident, etc.

However, our urge to 'change' ourselves, or our conditions, is often driven by a deeper unconscious desire to avoid, cover up, or numb out what we are really feeling. For instance, let me tell you a little bit about my annual urge to cut bangs.

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