We all know that being outdoors is good for our physical and mental health.  But did you know there is a magic formula to the ideal timeframes for the optimal benefits? Let me introduce you to the 20-5-3 rule.  

The Who, What, Where, When, Why and How of Forest Bathing.

Remember a mantra is ANYTHING you repeat over and over. So it can be an English affirmation, a seed sound or Sanskrit. It does not matter what the language you use, as long as you are stating your affirmation with love. Using a mala is a wonderful tool to keep you on track.

Why chant with seed sounds?

The power of sound helps focus the attention and breath. With each sound, we bring our attention to a space in the body to aid in releasing judgement and bring balance to the body.

Oftentimes when we think of a mantra, we visualize a monk chanting Sanskrit in a cave.  Although this IS true for some people, for most of us, mantras look different.

I try to eat homemade meals at every chance I get.  BUT if you are like a typical family, you are on the go which means dinner is at a field, gym or auditorium.  You may be saying- Yes, I would love to do that, but it’s not feasible. 

Here is my go-to guide.

The 5-7 breathing technique—inhaling for 5 seconds and exhaling for 7 seconds—is a highly effective breathwork method designed to bring your body out of the stress response

What is a sit spot, what are it’s benefits and how do I use it!

Let’s practice with a Three Part Breath

“Breathe with Clouds" is a calming guided meditation designed to facilitate relaxation and mindfulness.

Benefits and how to of Sa Ta Na Ma

This sutra is not about resignation, but instead finding the inner state of quiet knowing - - that what was supposed to happen, did.

Learn how to: Alternate Nostril Breathe

Why do we eat so well on Retreat? Well here are MANY reasons why as well as links to some of my favorite resources.

Think back to your eight years-old self. What were your favorite things to do, places to be, or general activities? These actions most likely are similar to what fills your heart now.

So Hum Guided Meditation

I recommend using a mala to keep you in the flow.

Do you want to start journaling but do not know how to start?

Start HERE.

EFT (Emotional Freedom Technique) tapping is a tool to connect your physical and emotional bodies. EFT focuses on nine meridian points to restore balance within your energy body. Using tapping, we are accessing our bodies energy system to control our stress response.

This manifestation practice tracks with the law of attraction, which states that we tend to attract what we give our attention to. By consistently focusing on what you desire, we may help our brain find what it is looking for and thus magnetize our desires into manifestation.

A Door Within believes it is through giving yourself time to slow down, connecting with nature, flowing with movement, growing through reflection and creating with purpose. You then embody the essential 5.