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!

https://mailchi.mp/1b1a6cf4ae61/upcoming-wellness-event-some-spring-magic

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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TASTE: ⁣
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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

03/21/2019

TOUCH:⁣
We've been enjoying our first few days of real spring-feeling weather!⁣
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The feeling of sun permeating my jacket with it's heat. The sock-less joy of free toes.⁣
The contact with nature anew.⁣
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How can you get into your body today and feel?⁣
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If even for a few moments, get yourself into the present with a few deep breaths and notice your body. ⁣
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How are you nourishing your sense of touch today?⁣

03/19/2019

WELLNESS SIMPLIFIED:⁣
I'm embracing a new mantra and invite you too also. ⁣
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Nourish your senses: Nourish your Life⁣
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It's simple really. And yet groundbreaking in it's positive cascade of effects. ⁣
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Through our senses, we are able to create highly personal, intuitive and enjoyable ways be on our wellness journey-NOW.
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SO many mamas I know (myself included) write off doing all the things I'm 'supposed to do' on the days when I'm exhausted. ⁣
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What if we flipped our focus and instead looked for beauty, really tasted our food, enjoyed the sound of laughter or silence, moved our body in a way that feels good and let aromatherapy support us?⁣
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It's sense-uality.⁣
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I hope you'll stick around as I begin posting more through this lens. I'd be so grateful if you’d tag a friend who would love this mantra too.
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03/17/2019

I’m all about self compassion and self care but this article helps to expand the lens and look at mothering from a macro level... interesting read.

Mothers are not meant to be everything to everyone and doing so is killing us.

03/15/2019

Come practice with me tomorrow , hope to see you there at 9AM for a warm and sweet practice to welcome your weekend. xx⁣⠀
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03/12/2019

As uplifting to the spirit as spring sunshine! Give this diffuser blend a try to get your Monday started off right 🍀⁣
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P.S. I may be just a wee bit excited for St Patty's day and the feast I make every year. Double tap if you are too! ⁣
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03/10/2019

Isn't it crazy how a few moments of quiet, calm reflection as a Mom can feel like a vacation? ⁣
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I used to go from work to drinks to dinner and never need a break. Now, I crave introspection and quiet as a necessary to recalibrate.⁣
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It's the ultimate form of self-compassion to give myself time to think my thoughts, to be quiet and to listen. It's a practice that yoga has helped me with tremendously, but it's absolutely a practice. ⁣
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Sometimes it is easier to watch TV, to scroll mindlessly or tune out, but the rewards of reconnecting with self always make the effort worth it. ⁣
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If you're just starting a meditation practice or wanting to find more quiet in your life, don't give up! It's so worth it. Give yourself the gift!⁣
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If you want some ideas, tips and tricks, did you know I have a youtube channel with 9 months of newsletter videos that can help? Click manawawellness.com in my bio to get there xx