“I'm almost 65 years old and I feel more at peace with my life than ever,” says Terri Martin, a graduate of the Wesern Herbalism program at Southwest Institute of Healing Arts.
Many years ago, Terri attended an Aromatherapy class on campus and later reconnected with SWIHA via social media. She tells us, “I attended an open house for the herbalism class and was instantly struck by how perfect it was. I signed up and have never regretted it!”
Read MoreTopics: Great Graduates, western herbalism, Motivational Monday, Holisitc Nutrition, Natural Medicine
When Melissa Moreno enrolled in the Mindfulness and Guided Imagery Facilitator program at Southwest Institute of Healing Arts, she was in a very difficult period of her life.
“I was in an unhappy living situation, with no life purpose, and I desired to be a self-sufficient single mom,” she tells us, “I had quit my corporate job of six years and moved to Mexico to live in harsh living conditions with my kids. I was running from an abusive relationship. I felt sick, anxious, and tired of the demands of my corporate job, and I was soul searching.”
It was that trying time that led her to discover visualization techniques and meditation, as well as seek out a Life Coach.
Read MoreTopics: Great Graduates, Motivational Monday, Mindfulness, PTSD, Online Education, Emotional Eating, Women's Empowerment
The hustle and bustle of the holidays is in full swing! While this is the time for giving and gathering, it’s also a perfect time to remember to take care of yourself. There are a number of stressors that everyone encounters--whether it be complicated family dynamics, guilt around financial situations, long travels or even diet woes--however, there are a number of ways to gift yourself a merry and bright holiday season!
Read MoreTopics: Self-care, black friday, Christmas, New Year, Thanksgiving, Holiday Season, Hanukkah, Kwanza
Janelle Timmons has held many positions her life: a successful massage therapist for fifteen years, a counselor and case-manager working with drug addicts and severely mentally ill persons, and healing bodies as a massage therapist.
“I had a lot of knowledge, yet it wasn't being integrated in the correct way,” she says, “I was missing some valuable tools that I wasn't aware that I was missing. One of the things I know, from working in the personal growth and mental health field, is that it is so important to acknowledge that there are always things that we do not know.”
Read MoreTopics: Great Graduates, Life Coaching, Massage, Bodywork, Master Life Coach, Transpersonal Psychology
While the food and traditions may vary, every Thanksgiving table has one thing in common: tons of food. Our digestive system is always hard at work, and the sweets, fats & gluten that come with the holiday season can be especially tough on our friendly flora. However, there are a few simple things you can do to help your body stay happy and healthy -- even if you reach for that second piece of pumpkin pie!
Read MoreTopics: Holistic Nutrition, healthy lifestyle, Gut-Brain Axis, Digestive System, Holiday Season
Thanksgiving is a favorite holiday of many. It means family, friends and (most importantly) food — what’s not to love? You don’t have to sacrifice your health goals or your happiness with these easy and satisfying side dishes that even the most particular eaters will gobble gobble right up!
Read MoreTopics: Vegetarian, Holistic Nutrition, Healthy Eating, Vegan, Healthy Holiday, Eating Healthy, Thanksgiving, Healthy Recipes
What are you up to as a coach? What changes have you made? How have you been personally impacted by your Life Coaching classes? We want to know!
We are looking for Life Coaches who are doing amazing things in the world to be featured in a series of daily blogs in January. If you’re interested in being featured, all you have to do is fill out this questionnaire and we’ll write the blog about it!
Read MoreTopics: Great Graduates, national life coaching month, Facebook Live, Marketing Opportunity, SWIHA Life Coaches
Phew! It’s the last Mercury Retrograde of 2019, lasting from October 31 until November 19. Mercury rules communication, meaning that these times can bring technological breakdowns, difficulty in relationships, and a general feeling of being misunderstood or unimportant. However, it can also be an excellent time to take inventory of your priorities, aspirations and energy exchanges.
Read MoreTopics: Motivational Monday, spirituality, astrology, mercury retrograde, mantras, Zodiac
Diana Gogaan is an NLP Master Coach, Equine Professional, Reiki Master/Teacher, and Shamanic practitioner. Combining coaching, equine assisted activities, spiritual awareness, and energy work, her clients often achieve goals faster than with other conventional methods. She blends the energy and wisdom of working with nature and animals into a multi-sensory experience that speaks to heart, mind, and spirit – all at the same time.
Read MoreTopics: Reiki, healing arts, Pet Reiki, Animal Healing, Reiki for Animals, Reiki Training
Achoo! It’s that time of year again. Unfortunately, you’ve woken up feeling sick, stuffy and sore.
Millions of Americans are infected with the cold or flu each year, and though it is a miserable process to get rid of the illness, there are some at-home remedies that have been studied and verified as effective.
Today, we’ll look at some natural solutions for common viral symptoms:
Read MoreTopics: Motivational Monday, Cold Season, Flu Season, Plant Medicine, Holistic Remedies, Natural Medicine
