Healthy Body, Mind, and Spirit

This month our focus is health; taking care of ourselves physically, mentally, emotionally and spiritually. I was blessed with an amazing training at USM (University of Santa Monica) where I received my Master's in Spiritual Psychology to focus on those four areas of life. I learned how to keep in balance with all four areas; I created habits that I still practice 7 years later.

It is important to take care of ourselves as we care for others- our children, spouses, parents, grandparents, staff, co-workers and friends. If you have looked at YogaBuddies website, you have likely read that I am a breast cancer survivor. For two and half years I have been cancer free. The first question people ask, since I already look so young, is how old were you when you were diagnosed? I was 32. I am 35now. Having breast cancer was another reminder to me of how important it is to take time to nurture my Self. I feel my purpose in life is to teach kids (of all ages) to be healthy in all of its forms, including learning to being open, appreciating their bodies, nurturing and calming themselves, and practicing awareness of how they are feeling.


Here are some ways for each of the four areas mentioned above that you may consider trying to achieve a holistic, healthy life.

PHYSICAL - Exercise: walking, running, yoga, swimming, biking, dance, hiking, rock climbing, Pilates. Eating organic, Drinking plenty of water, Eating fruits and vegetables.


MENTAL - Reading, Learning something new/taking classes, Puzzles, Suduko, Crossword puzzles, Card games, Watching Documentaries, Playing an instrument.


EMOTIONAL - Journaling, Therapy, Hanging out/talking with friends, Taking deep breaths, Crying, Laughing- watching funny movies and/or going to comedy clubs.


SPIRITUAL - Meditation, Going to a place of worship, Being in nature, Practicing unconditional love