A Quest for Well-Being

— Kundalini Yoga, known as "the Yoga of awareness," is an ancient technology for awakening the life force lying dormant within each one of us. Conceptualized as a sleeping serpent, coiled up at the base of our spine, this latent source of primordial energy is mobilized through the actions and components of the kriyas that lie at the heart of Kundalini Yoga practice. A Kriya is a sequence of physic...

— You deserve a career that is Engaging, Fun, and Fulfilling! When was the last time you felt fulfilment, joy, and excitement about your career? If you have to take a minute to really think about it, or if you can't think of a time, then chances are you're not in a career that is the perfect fit for you. Valeria Teles interviews Dr. Colleen Campbell — the author of "Career Compass: A Guided Journa...

— Didier Sylvain and the Coherence program helps us align our lives to our mission and our gifts; practice liberation from the oppressive structures and stories that we've internalized; and unleash our leadership to drive meaningful impact. He coaches individuals and groups into becoming fuller and more integrated versions of themselves, so they can deliver powerfully on their missions. By applyin...

— Is love always good? Is it true that love wins over everything? Common sense says that no matter how disastrous the outcome of a certain action, if the intention behind it is a loving one, then that action could be considered good or at least forgivable. Dr. Susi Ferrarello thinks we can do better than this. In her book, The Ethics of Love, she discusses the difficult intersection of love and et...

— How to fall in love with your life again, even if you have lost touch with what makes you happy. Your life looks successful on the outside, but on the inside you feel that something is missing. Maybe you recently lost a loved one, your kids left the nest, or you were downsized from your job. Maybe you are working harder than ever but feel like you are getting nowhere. Life is not as happy and fu...

—  Most of us likely are unaware of how deeply children are impacted by abuse or how challenging it is to overcome the effects of abuse. Aisha Shael gives us an inside look at the courage of an incest and ritual abuse survivor. In her book, Life Gave Me Lemons, and I Made Champagne, Aisha exposes long-hidden family secrets, as well as her own, and articulates how, in a moment of deep despair at ag...

— Did the Witch of Amesbury have anything to do with creating the GEICO Gecko? And the famous slogan, "Virginia is for Lovers?" — Stephen Hawley Martin, a former principal of the international ad firm behind those and other campaigns you have seen on television says he believes she actually played a role. He says that being the direct descendant of someone who was hanged for witchcraft, and hearin...

— Having solid mental health doesn't mean that you never go through bad times or experience emotional problems. We all go through disappointments, loss, and change. And while these are normal parts of life, they can still cause sadness, anxiety, and stress. But just as physically healthy people are better able to bounce back from illness or injury, people with strong mental health are better able...

— Trust your wound to a teacher's surgery. Flies collect on a wound. They cover it, those flies of your self-protecting feelings, your love for what you think is yours. Let a teacher wave away the flies and put a plaster on the wound. Don't turn your head. Keep looking at the bandaged place. That's where the light enters you. And don't believe for a moment that you're healing yourself. — By Rumi V...

— Yes, you are human and you have a body, but you are much more than that. You are a magnificent spiritual being having a human experience. You are life, you are energy, you are spirit and you are alive. Breathe that in for a moment… (Feel free to take another deep breath) — Maybe you've known this for a little while and maybe this is new to you. The power of knowing this is immense because knowin...

— Melanie Gibson came back to taekwondo when her mind and heart were finally tired of fighting. Oddly enough, kicking and screaming in taekwondo class finally quieted the kicking and screaming inside her soul and mind. It forced her to grow up. Melanie became more optimistic and laughed a lot more. She stepped up to challenges and no longer felt threatened or intimidated by the people around her....

— After 20 years facilitating Ancestral Constellation healing workshops, Gary Stuart learned that 'life is a gift' -- no matter what it looks like or tragic events we and our forebears endured! We are here in spite of it all. The Universe and LIFE itself demands our presence. The price of admission is to Adapt or Die!  Every species alive thrives in adversity and learns tenacity to strengthen its...

— In today's western world, many therapy approaches focus on mental processes over embodied experiences, and bypass spiritual dimensions of the healing journey. It is Jess Maitri's belief that genuine healing must include all parts of a person-including their energetic and spiritual aspects. True insight needs to be experienced through the body, and witnessed within a conscious relationship in ord...

— "Trapped" is an understatement. You're a prisoner, living under the illusion of freedom, locked up in the jail of your own mind. Without the physical walls, bars, and guards, the prison is difficult to perceive. Yet it's always there, and you're living inside of it. You haven't been able to perceive it because it's in disguise and hidden from you in the best possible place—in plain sight. You ev...

— How to cultivate a mindset about our emotions that embraces our "shadow" sides?  All too often. Dr.  Paola Lake encounters people who have sought to hide away sides of themselves that they consider to be "bad" or unlovable.  They find themselves spending energy and time trying to exile these parts of self, when in fact, these parts often need compassion and healing in order to dissolve their hol...

— As someone who grew up in the sixties and seventies and attended Woodstock, college protests, volunteered as Director of Community Counseling Center, med evac at concerts and festivals and the like, David Corbin still maintain a strong commitment to social change. His venue at this stage of his life is the business community and that's where he is focusing his energies to making positive change....

— Our dominant thoughts significantly influence our emotions, they are crucial to how we feel, how those around us feel, the influence on the great cosmos comes from our thoughts and memories. What we put out there in thought is what we are attracting back to ourselves. We 'reap what we sow'. This introspection is important to personal development. Being happy, being grateful, equals more happines...

— The calling upon us now is to harmonize the masculine and feminine energy. This requires us, as women, to dust off our innate talents, invest in ourselves, and align with what we know is true. Women from all walks of life are seeking realignment even if their physical state is unaware of this yearning desire. For many of us, this will start in small increments off the side of our desks that will...

— "My wish is to inspire viewers to explore spirituality and to look at the bigger-picture perspective of their life. When we see how everything fits together and there are no mistakes, we will begin to grasp the perfection and the Love that is the foundation of everything." Valeria Teles interviews Hans Wilhelm — a Mystic, Author, Illustrator, And Speaker Hans Wilhelm is the illustrator of over 2...

— We all have our own unique talents and strengths, however, these are not always recognized or fully developed. Valeria Teles interviews Kathy Bowers — a Parenting Life Coach And Speaker. Kathy Bowers is a parenting life coach. In April 2021 she started her own business online called Life Change Coaching. She decided to specialize in supporting parents with parenting issues to ensure they were ab...

— You love yoga, but you're too tired and busy to fit a studio practice into your schedule. You're looking for ways to fit it into your days without breaking the bank or taking too much time away from loved ones. You want to advance your practice physically, mentally and spiritually so you can feel stronger and show up better for your work and loved ones. Or maybe you've realized you're getting a...

— Exploring the relationship between mental health, emotions, and the body - many mental health diagnosis not only have a mental and emotional impact on functioning, but also include a somatic component of expression. In mental health care, we must celebrate the scientific reintegration of mind and body in order to address the entirety of who we are as human beings. Simultaneously, it's beneficial...

— As a Love Coach, Adriane Hartigan-von Strauch's goal is to help you uncover and ignite your core potential and live a love life that is exceptional and beyond your most expansive imaginings. While we can't change the past, we can work together to better understand and resolve the changes you are facing right now - into a fulfilling future! Her core intent is to co-create Love & Intimacy manifest...

— The long-awaited reunion of science and spirit has arrived at last. Any reasonable review of the scientific literature of the 21st century firmly establishes the existence of life after death. So why isn't this common knowledge? Simply because the current science v spirituality debate reflects the science of the 19th century debating the spirituality of the 18th century. Recent advances in end-o...

— Self-love is not to be confused with self-care. Self-care is part of self-love but it's not the full picture. Self-love is a loving place to be, especially if you have spent many years caring for others and neglecting yourself. Self-love is, and should be, a priority. To truly help another human being, you must first be aligned with your true self. The more you focus on your well-being, cultivat...