Integrative Health is an approach that blends traditional medicine and therapies with non-traditional healing practices, that aims to help the whole person comprehensively, as well as address the interconnected facets of well-being, including mind, body, and spirit.

In our modern society, the emphasis on the mind and intellect often overshadows the importance of the body and emotions. We are encouraged to think, analyze, and communicate primarily through language, leaving little room for nonverbal expression. As a result, we may find ourselves disconnected from our bodies and emotions, leading to unprocessed trauma and emotional blockages. Somatic therapy offers a refreshing alternative, acknowledging the body's innate wisdom and its role in healing, and providing a path to liberation from the constraints of the mind.

We all experienced shame to different degrees. Those painful moments of feeling exposed or rejected and all you want is to disappear. While it is a common experience, it is rarely acknowledged in our culture. If you are struggling with shame, feeling unworthy, or uncomfortable with who you are - you are not alone. You may be trying to avoid it because of its discomfort, but the longer you avoid it, the heavier it becomes.

The good news is it is possible to release shame from your body as you learn to skillfully navigate and move through feelings of shame. Shame does not need to determine how you express yourself or prevent you from showing up authentically and fully in your life.

Try this brief breathing exercise to find deep relaxation and balance in your body and mind.

The ancient practice of yoga has long been associated with vibrant health and wellness. The word yoga itself means “to unite” or “to bring together,” connecting the mind, body, and spirit into one integrated whole. And while it has historically been viewed exclusively as a form of exercise, our ideas about what yoga is beyond a physical practice have evolved over the past twenty years. Returning to its spiritual roots as mindfulness meditation, yoga, and other body-based somatic practices are becoming routine interventions used in the treatment of mental health disorders, in both psychiatric treatment centers and in private therapy sessions.

Imagine you are in a tranquil and beautiful location outside of your typical busy or chaotic environment. One where there is someone to help guide you in addressing an element of mental health and wellbeing that you are struggling to tend to in your day-to-day life. Imagine that you get to join with others who are also looking to take care of themselves and who you can learn with, empathize with, and encourage in one another’s wellness journey. A wellness retreat provides a space for all these things and much more.

Join Dezryelle Arcieri, LMFT, 200YTT in this mindfulness practice to manage difficult emotions, pain, and self-judgments. This Body Scan meditation is an opportunity to be in the present moment, regardless of what is showing up or how it feels. Try it out and see if it will be useful for you.

So often we focus on the difference between ourselves and others. In this meditation, you will have an opportunity to tap into connection and belonging, uncover similarities among our shared human experience, and foster a sense of common humanity.

Anxiety can serve as a way to keep us safe, as it signals alarm bells to our body that help us avoid or get out of life-threatening situations. The feeling of anxiety can also serve as a tool that helps motivate us to accomplish things that we care about in life. For some of us though, our body regularly rings those anxiety alarms in situations that aren’t necessarily life-threatening throughout the day. Therefore, it makes sense that we find ourselves googling “How to get rid of my anxiety” or have started therapy with the initial hopes of saying goodbye to anxiety altogether. However, since the feeling of anxiety is a part of this whole human experience thing we are all embarking on, what if we gave ourselves a break from working so darn hard to get rid of anxiety, and instead focused on how we could relate to the feeling of anxiety in a different way?

Join Jennifer Jahahn, MA, 200YTT in this gentle yoga practice designed to cultivate mindful awareness, manage stress, and increase self-compassion. This is a seated practice and gentle enough for any body, no yoga experience is necessary, and includes a breathing practice, gentle movement and embodiment exercises, and a short meditation. Enjoy!

Join Sarah Gootee, LMHCA as she leads you through 3 simple and easy to use grounding practices to manage challenging thoughts, feelings and emotions.

In this short guided meditation, Nora Nasir, LICSW, will assist you in mindfully connecting to your body in the present moment, offering your body compassion, and cultivating deep relaxation and nurturance.

This short breathing exercise, led by Dezryelle Arcieri, LMFT, is designed to help you manage a busy mind. If you are noticing a whole lot of thoughts in your head and feeling overwhelmed, this is the meditation for you. Try it out now!