I’ve been reflecting on what truly makes Emerald Yoga Studio special, and I wanted to share something personal with you. For a long time, I felt alienated in many yoga spaces. Even though I loved yoga and knew how much it helped my mental health, there were so many times I felt like I didn’t belong, like I wasn’t seen or included.
Read MoreIf you're looking for a way to reduce stress, promote healing, and achieve balance in your life, you may want to consider Reiki therapy. Reiki is a form of alternative medicine that dates back to 1922. The practice is based on an Eastern belief that vital energy flows through your body. The idea is that a Reiki practitioner uses gentle touch -- or places their hands just above your body -- to help guide this energy in a way that promotes balance and healing.
Read MoreFor many people, the idea of energy being involved in our overall health and well-being is a bit far-fetched. We tend to think of ourselves as purely physical beings, governed solely by the laws of physics. However, the Eastern belief that vital energy flows through our bodies is gaining traction in the Western world. Reiki therapy is based on this belief, and the idea is that a Reiki practitioner uses gentle touch -- or places their hands just above your body -- to help guide this energy in a way that promotes balance and healing.
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