‘Tis the Season

December is a joyful time of giving and sharing.  It is also the time of year that is most associated with angels. Angels are everywhere! They appear on cards and hang as ornaments on our trees. We sing carols about them and make sugar cookies shaped like them. But do you believe angels exist? Continue reading

Does the study of happiness exist?

Believe it or not, the study of happiness really exists! Positive psychology is “the scientific study of what makes life most worth living”, or “the scientific study of positive human functioning and flourishing on multiple levels that include the biological, personal, relational, institutional, cultural, and global dimensions of life”.

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Where does the word “Chakra” come from?

The Sanskrit word Chakra literally translates to wheel or disk. In yoga, meditation, and Ayurveda, this term refers to wheels of energy throughout the body. There are seven main chakras, which align the spine, starting from the base of the spine through to the crown of the head. To visualize a chakra in the body, imagine a swirling wheel of energy where matter and consciousness meet. This invisible energy, called Prana, is vital life force, which keeps us vibrant, healthy, and alive.