Manawa wellness

08/24/2020

Help me raise $ for the Illinois Spina Bifida Association - https://mailchi.mp/373fb93a47f3/spinabifida

05/03/2019

Don’t miss this weeks roundup of in my stories; it’s a collection of things to nourish your senses, including my culinary plans for these blooms. What inspired you this week? Be sure to tag or share the feed below 💗

05/01/2019

Each of my eye pillows tells a story. ⁣⠀⁣⠀
They tell the story of plants and the alchemy that comes from patiently coaxing their hues into dye. Each cast of color is unique, subtly varied yet always beautiful. ⁣⠀⁣⠀
They tell the story of me as a maker and the healing that happens in the present moment. These eye pillows are as therapeutic to make as they are to use. ⁣⠀⁣⠀
They also tell the story of hope, of compassion and the invitation to drop into restorative rest. ⁣⠀⁣⠀
My struggle with PPD was the catalyst for a wellness journey that has changed my life. The mission of Manawa Wellness and the eye pillows in my shop are to support other women and their families. Not only by selling lovingly handmade products but by donating a portion of each sale to the organization, Postpartum Support International.⁣⠀⁣⠀
If you want to be a part of the story, visit the link in my profile. xx⁣⠀
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04/10/2019

"I DON'T GARDEN" & OTHER STORIES WE TELL OURSELVES//⁣
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I've read the books and studies and know all the reasons why gardening and getting out into the dirt has been proven beneficial. I admire those with a green thumb (my mother!) and daydream about English Roses ( is my love language). ⁣
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Yet, I resist the act of gardening. ⁣
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Today that changed. I went in with a playful attitude and focused on the experience rather than the result. The sun warmed my back, birds were chirping, it smelled of fresh rain. I connected with my senses and it changed everything.⁣
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Do you have a story you tell yourself about something wellness related? A class? Meditation? Vegetables? If the story isn't serving you maybe it's time to try again...⁣
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When we pay attention to our senses, we can be in the present moment and in the experience in a different way. And that can change everything. ⁣
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04/09/2019

Some local spring happenings to enjoy!

04/07/2019

Nourish your senses...."Our senses shape our health, mental fitness, and very notions of reality. Understanding how we truly interface with the world can guide the actions we need to take, individually and collectively, for a fuller experience of the universe and ourselves."

Our senses are under constant threat from the stimuli, routines, and ailments of the modern world. Fortunately, neuroscience is inspiring remedies that not only restore sensory input but radically alter it.

04/04/2019

What is Manawa? And why is it the key to unfurling this spring like this 💗 fern?
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Check out my stories today for the story...
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03/29/2019

This week's post brought to you by:⁣
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SMELL:⁣
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I roll clary calm from o***y to o***y in a smiley face starting the week before my cycle. I smell divine and my family can tell if I haven't used it (😤)⁣
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raspberry leaf tea (aka the 'women's herb') it's full of vitamins and minerals we need and I find it helpful to lessen PMS symptoms. ⁣
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thin mints, because is there anything more heavenly than a cold thin mint with warm tea to sooth the senses and cycle?⁣
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03/28/2019

When we are restored and replenished through our sense of beauty, it is anything but frivolous. I plan to use repeat these words to myself while taking a walk and enjoying all the blossoms that have popped up this week....⠀
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May it be beautiful before me. ⠀
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May it be beautiful below me.⠀
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May it be beautiful behind me. ⠀
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May it be beautiful all around me.⠀
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I am restored in beauty.⠀
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I am restored in beauty.⠀
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I am restored in beauty. ⠀
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I am restored in beauty. ⠀

03/28/2019

https://www.manawawellness.com/blog/2019/3/27/nourish-your-senses-nourish-your-life

The simple idea that can shift the paradigm of wellness journey and make you feel better NOW!

03/25/2019

SCENT:⁣
I hope I'm not jumping the gun by putting away a few sweaters!⁣
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This hack is too good not to share... save your celebratory corks from whiskey or champagne then add a few drops of lavender and/or cedarwood essential oil then add to clothing in storage.⁣
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Clothes stay fresh and moth-free and you enjoy the incredible calming aroma of these beneficial oils. Win-win.⁣
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Just another quick way to nourish your sense of smell in moments. Let me know if you try! ⁣

03/23/2019

SMELL:⁣
They were on to something with the old adage, stop and smell the roses. ⁣
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Our senses receive a barrage of input throughout the day. Especially as mamas, we can feel overwhelmed with the care of little people on our sensory organs.⁣
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It only takes SECONDS, to use your sense of smell to have your brain respond with a cascade of supportive actions. That's why the science of aromatherapy is such a powerful tool.⁣
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When you need a reset, stop and smell the roses (or essential oils). My favorite 5 second pick-me-up lately is adding a few drops of bergamot to my hands, rubbing together and taking a deep inhale.⁣
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If you're interested in learning more about these tools, I would love to help. Just DM me. xx