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Organic cotton sheets from Target

If corporations are now people, I would like them to be very good people who care about their fellow humans and the planet we all share. Continue reading

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In praise of reflexology and reflexology sandals.

So I bought myself some reflexology sandals, and I have to say, I love them! They feel great, the little nubs pressing into my soles with each step. Continue reading

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Self-soothing activities that involve reclining

I spent some time this past weekend out in nature, lying on my yoga mat with my head propped enough to see and hear my teacher teach, able to gaze up into the gorgeous fresh green canopy overhead. Continue reading

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Science discovers how massage affects cells after exercise

Massage applied to muscles after vigorous exercise reduces inflammation and promotes growth of energy-producing units (mitochondria) in muscle cells. Continue reading

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I’ve touched 100 naked people

There are certain strokes that tend to get sighs of relief or moans of pleasure. Massage improves circulation, breath, brainwaves, mood, compassion, immune system, energy flow, digestion, posture, alignment, balance, movement, and presence. Continue reading

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The power of asking questions

The upshot is that questions are very, very powerful tools. If you know what you want but aren’t getting the results you want, ask questions. Continue reading

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Now offering bodywork & changework

While I complete my internship in massage school, there is no charge for massage/bodywork, and you may pay what you wish for changework. After I receive my massage license in February, sessions will be $108 for two hours. Continue reading

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Cadaver video showing the importance of stretching, massage, and yoga

Warning: This video may be gruesome to some viewers. It features a cadaver. If you think that it will upset you, then don’t watch it. Why am I featuring it here? It shows why you need to move your body … Continue reading

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Massage school classwork over; internship starting

I’ve been in the fastest-paced program available, called “the intensive”. My class started on June 27, 2011, and has now completed 450 hours of training. My 50-hour internship in the school’s student clinic starts on Thursday. Continue reading

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Many different flavors of joy

Being present and allowing it to unfold as it will brings it. Letting it go instead of clinging to it invites it back. Letting it be a delightful part of the unfolding mystery of being alive deepens it. May your day hold many moments of joy, and may you savor each one fully and let it go. Continue reading

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