As we approach Thanksgiving, a time for reflection and connection, it’s important to pause and take a moment to truly appreciate the blessings in our lives. At the Southwest Institute of Healing Arts (SWIHA), gratitude is not only a seasonal sentiment—it is a foundational element of our philosophy and practice. This time of year, we invite you to explore the deeper meaning of thankfulness, both personally and professionally, and how it plays a vital role in healing, growth, and transformation.
Read More
Topics:
Gratitude,
Holistic Healing,
mind body spirit,
Thanksgiving,
Giving Thanks
What is Holistic Health & Wellness? As a new Wellness Coach, I feel that it is important to have educational reading for those who enjoy going a little deeper. Let’s explore the fundamental principles and give some insight into how individuals should be treated as a whole and not just their symptoms. And also the importance of holistic preventative care. I am proud to be a part of an approach to health that distinguishes itself from traditional healthcare.
Read More
Topics:
Holistic Nutrition,
Great Graduate,
mind body spirit,
Holistic wellness,
Holistic Nutrition Programs,
Mindful Practices,
Holistic Health and Wellness Coach
How can your mind, body, and spirit transformation increase your happiness?
So what is a transformation and how do you obtain it? In this busy world, many people go through a series of misfortunes like family dysfunctions, broken relationships, failed marriages, trauma, unfair treatment in the workplace, guilt of past mistakes and the list goes on and on. When people experience these challenges it can be difficult to find peace and direction in your life, nevertheless, there is hope. One way people can obtain transformation for their lives is to recognize that change is needed in order to bring about a sense of peace, joy, and happiness and grow into a healthy balanced life.
Read More
Topics:
Holisitc Nutrition,
mind body spirit,
Transformation,
national life coaching month,
Health and Wellness Coach,
Holistic Health and Wellness Coach
Most of us who work in the healing arts have had an experience of spiritual insight or a spiritual crisis, and we are drawn to assist others in navigating the uncertain and whimsical mystery of the healing journey of awakening to the question, “Who am I really and why am I here?”. Some people have awakened to the healer within them when faced with a health challenge or in the adversity of loss and physical or mental trauma. The awakening of the healer within us all is non-linear in timing, and it is an unfolding that is explored and integrated over and over again, as a practice in life of mindfulness and being in the present moment. There are many pathways to strengthen the connection to the healer within, and comparing ourselves to another on their path, will only be a distraction and prevent progress or a deeper connection to self-awareness.
Read More
Topics:
Great Graduate,
mind body spirit,
integrative healing arts practitioner,
Healers,
IHAP
“Before SWIHA, I had been studying psychology and sociology and had been looking at a career in clinical psychology. At the same time, I started going through a spiritual, awakening and Covid all at the same time and realized that I did not want to deliver traditional clinical psychology. I wanted to work more with people, mind, body, and spirit, and help them live fulfilling wonderful lives.”
Read More
Topics:
holistic entrepreneur,
Great Graduate,
Spiritual Coaching,
mind body spirit,
Hypnotherapy,
integrative healing arts practitioner,
IHAP,
Divine Tarot Reading
The transition from military to civilian life can be stressful and overwhelming, and many veterans such as myself have struggled with physical and mental health issues. Choosing SWIHA wasn't what I wanted to do it was what I needed to do. As a veteran who didn't finish basic training and who walked away with a lot of aggression, holistic living has taught me there's so much to live. Holistic living has offered a path to healing and well-being for myself and so many other veterans by addressing the whole person and promoting balance in all areas of life.
Read More
Topics:
mind body spirit,
Holistic wellness,
Holistic health,
Holistic Living,
Veterans,
SWIHA Students,
Holistic Healh and Wellness Coach
Take a moment to recall the last time you felt stress in your life. Did it take you a while to remember the last experience, or was it too easy to quickly identify when stress has been present?
It's safe to say that stress is universal- stress is likely to arise at some time in our human experience, maybe even frequently. In fact, the Recovery Village states "
Read More
Topics:
Great Graduate,
Mindfulness,
Self-care,
mind body spirit,
Stress,
Holistic wellness,
Holistic health,
Stress Management,
integrative healing arts practitioner,
SWIHA Students
In 2014, I experienced a year of heartache that was followed by the devastating loss of my brother in 2015. I was in desperate need of support and turned to yoga as a source of healing. I had been attending yoga classes and began working with a mentor who introduced me to yoga therapy. During my darkest moments, I was searching for a connection to something greater than myself and embarked on my own Hero's Journey. My mentor was teaching Transformational Yoga Coaching at SWIHA and an instructor at her studio recommended that I sign up. Learning that I had signed up for Transformational Yoga Coaching (TYC), my mentor suggested that I take my 200hr Yoga Teacher Training to support me during this difficult time. In January 2016, I took the leap and enrolled, which marked the beginning of my healing journey.
Read More
Topics:
yoga therapy,
holistic entrepreneur,
Great Graduate,
Amrit Desai,
yoga therapist,
Holistic Healing,
mind body spirit,
Yoga Teacher Training,
Amrit Institute,
I AM Yoga,
Amrit Yoga,
International Association of Yoga Therapy
Adrienne Rue-Brock was living a life full of stress, unhealthy habits, and anxiety which resulted in her being diagnosed with several illnesses. Her body was crying for help, and she knew she needed change. Adrienne desired to seek a holistic way of healing herself and became inspired to want to help others do the same. Adrienne knew that by enrolling in the Holistic Health and Wellness Coach Diploma program with a concentration in Holistic Nutrition, that she would be able to achieve these goals. Adrienne shares, “I became physically ill and was diagnosed with anxiety, high blood pressure, and was pre-diabetic. The physical illness my doctor stated was due to my being under a lot of stress, which brought about all the other conditions. I am a believer in natural cures and started to seek out alternative medicines and therapy and that's when I found SWIHA.”
Read More
Topics:
Holistic Nutrition,
Great Graduate,
mind body spirit,
Holistic wellness,
Holistic health,
Health and Wellness Coach,
Mindset,
Holistic Health and Wellness Coach,
Healthcare Industry,
Ministry,
Healthcare
What was your life like before SWIHA? What led you to SWIHA and to your particular program of study? Why are you passionate about this modality?
Prior to SWIHA, I owned and operated a small vegan café in Gilbert, AZ called Coconut Hut. The menu was based on the S.O.U.L. concept, seasonal, organic, unprocessed, and local as much as possible. When I opened the café, my intention was to provide healthy food, something I had a very hard time finding in restaurants around my area. Little did I know that it would attract people with chronic diseases who were looking to find a food sanctuary. A place where they would feel safe to consume the food, where they could nourish and satisfy their hunger. Before I knew it, customers became clients that I would meal prep for, customizing the meals for their specific needs.
Read More
Topics:
Holistic Nutrition,
holistic entrepreneur,
Great Graduate,
SWIHA,
self discovery,
mind body spirit,
emotional Regulation,
Health and Wellness Coach,
Holistic Health and Wellness Coach,
vegan cafe
