Happy Easter or Passover!
April 2020
Greetings!

How are you?? The topic of this month's newsletter is self-care. Never in our lifetime have we had an "opportunity" like this to reflect on what really matters. While there is undoubtedly an underlying level of stress associated with uncertainty, there is also a sense of peace in the fact that there is nothing we can do to change what has already happened. What we can do is take care of ourselves, our community and our loved ones in the best way we know how.
Tips and Information
What motivates you to get up in the AM?
There is a Japanese term called Ikigai (pronounced Ick-ee-guy) that means "life's purpose or value". It has little to do with income but more to do with pursuing what you love to do. Finding our life's purpose is not easy, but it starts with knowing yourself. I hope that during this time of having to spend more time at home, you find ways to reflect on what matters most to you in life. Research shows that finding your Ikigai may lead to a longer and happier life!
Exercise of the month
Bees Breath
Key points:
  • Sit comfortably with thumbs in your ears
  • Close your eyes if you'd like
  • Inhale gently, filling your belly
  • Exhale while making a humming sound
  • Repeat 3-8 times or more

Benefits:
  • Reduces a scattered mind
  • Facilitates focus
Consider Telehealth!
If you have pain due to putting off surgery, or for any reason, we would love to offer suggestions for you to manage your symptoms at home. Consider Telehealth! Most insurance companies are offering to pay for this service in full. That means no co-pay or deductible! For more information, visit our website or contact Christine. Please check our website for updates on when we will begin seeing clients again in our clinic. We really miss you!!
Recipe Worth Trying:
Garlic herb-roasted potatoes
I absolutely LOVE potatoes. This recipe is a great side to any meal, or a meal in itself!
Food for thought
My friend in New York City has said that she can hear the birds chirping outside her window for the first time. "The air smells fresher, I am moving at a slower pace and I am hearing the sounds of wildlife for the first time outside of my window." Have you also noticed more about yourself and your environment now that the noise has settled? Below is an article on the benefits of silence, including living more consciously.
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Evergreen, CO 80439
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