Over the last few weeks I have been pleasantly awakened to some exercises that do help to quiet the mind and awaken the true nature of the soul. These exercises include: loving kindness, meditation subtle mind, visualization and a few more. Each of these exercises gives us an opportunity to create a moving experience if we so choose. It is in our best interest to try out each style to see which one works for us. For me the most beneficial is a combination of meditation/yoga, and the subtle mind exercise.
I would like my practice to consist of a working wellness center. I would like this center to be multi tiered to include all aspects of healing. The bottom floor should be the exercise area : weights, work-out classes, yoga. The second floor should be massage/counsel, facials and body wraps, the third floor should be mental exercise and spiritual exercise that include: meditation, prayer, visualization, and the like. One this property there should be meditation gardens, therapy animals, and an organic food kitchen that incorporates cooking classes and meal planning. Each phase of the center will reach to attain the opening of the mind and a higher vibrational path.
In my personal life I already like a certain way by eating certain foods, prayer, massage. I would like to bring in more subtle mind and visualization. The subtle mind was easy to work with and helped me to feel the most heightened sense of connection. However the visualization was the most difficult to attain however I think this area is important for my development. Each day should include a set amount of time for either exercise. It is imperative to rotate to challenge the mind. A writing practice should be implemented after each exercise so that progress can be monitored and recorded.
Choosing to live this way and help others to change at their own speed is all part of the integral path to wellness and human flourishing.
I love the idea of a total wellness center. I think that my place would be the kitchen! I love to cook, and to teach others how to cook, and eat in a healthy way, that tastes good as well. I can almost see this center, the way you describe it, it is easy to envision. I need to make more time for myself, and go to a meditation garden, or get a massage. I love massage, and truly believe in the healing aspects of massage, but it still seems like a luxury to me. I need to abandon that way of thinking, and know that the benefits to me, and my health are so worth the time and money involved in prevention, instead of cure. This was a really great post, and I would love to tour your facility ( and maybe work there) when you get it open!
ReplyDeleteDanielle,
ReplyDeleteI, too, like the idea of your facility. If only more places like that existed. I live in area that isnt too developed when it comes to alternative healing. We have some massage therapy places and chiroprators but for the most part, spas and such just dont exist.
I also like the subtle mind exercise. that one is more of the meditation that I like. I want to be able to witness my thoughts as just a by standard...not attach to the thoughts so they float away as easily as they passed through.
Good luck with your future business!
Danielle,
ReplyDeleteThe world needs more holistic facilities that offer massage, meditation, yoga, spiritual classes and many other practices of this type. I, too, like Jess, am from a very small town that doesn't offer much more then the mainstream forms of healing. I plan to join forces with like-minded people in the area and form a center that offers alternatives to mainstream health & wellness. It is inspiring to connect with people such as yourself with shared visions of a holistic society. Making this reality come true takes form in individual efforts such as yours and my future aspirations. Thank you for always sharing your experience in such away that we all got it.
April