What is Meditation + Overcoming Overthinking

Meditation is truly a non-doing, which goes against our social norms and can be challenging for those beginning. The practice takes shape in so many ways from sitting in self-reflection to listening to guided meditations and so many more. If one style does not work for you, explore others. Note that meditation is… Read More Continue Reading What is Meditation + Overcoming Overthinking

The Importance of Compassion in Mindfulness

Are we aware of the roles we play in life? That even when one tells us who we should be or what we should do, it doesn’t always mean that is who we are. So often, we adopt the shadows of others by participating in the roles they’ve conditioned us to play.  Read More Continue Reading The Importance of Compassion in Mindfulness

Body Band Workout

Workout by: Zohra @zohragalka Hi! It’s Zohra with your Wednesday wellness workout. With many gyms being closed and many of us with limited equipment here is a fun upper body band workout you can do anywhere. •Bicep curl 20 reps each arm •Wide Raise one minute •Sit down rows one minute •Tricep extension 20 reps… Continue Reading Body Band Workout

Spotlight Special: Dr. Gabriella Rivera, IML’s Healthy Lifestyle Contributor

Preventing Mask Related Neck and Jaw Problems Video By: Dr. Gabriella Rivera Dr. Gabriella Rivera, Physical Therapist is a California native. She graduated from California State University, Fresno with her BS in Kinesiology and pursued her Doctorate in Physical Therapy at Loma Linda University. She has experience in all physical therapy settings and enjoys seeing… Continue Reading Spotlight Special: Dr. Gabriella Rivera, IML’s Healthy Lifestyle Contributor

Spotlight Special Edition: Counselor Amy Rivera with Family Self Care Advice

To truly dive into self- care, you should look at self-care by categories: Physical, Spiritual, Mental, Emotional, and Social. Amy Rivera-Counselor, Mother, and Army Wife My name is Amy Rivera. I am a mother to two amazing kids and a wife to my loving husband who is active duty in the US Army. My husband… Continue Reading Spotlight Special Edition: Counselor Amy Rivera with Family Self Care Advice