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.
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Gratitude,
Holistic Healing,
mind body spirit,
Thanksgiving,
Giving Thanks
An ancient sage told of a rich man having all of life's luxuries — money, property, a doting wife, sons who bore him grandsons, adoring daughters, prize-winning steeds, overflowing barns from fruitful harvests. Despite his bounty, he was not happy because of his obsessive, worrisome attitude. His worry preoccupied his thoughts day and night, causing him untold paranoia and mental anguish. His wife, daughters, and servants began to avoid him for fear of his accusations and confabulations.
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Topics:
Gratitude,
Mindfulness,
KC Miller,
yoga,
Thanksgiving,
Yoga Philosophy,
The Bhagavad Gita
“If you give thanks every day, every day is then Thanksgiving!”
Many scientific studies have been done documenting the benefits of gratitude and the practice of giving thanks including a study conducted by the Association of Psychological Science. Their findings showed those who had deeper, vulnerable conversations and made the effort to socialize more frequently with others were significantly and statistically happier and healthier.
Let’s look at six easy steps to ensure your health and happiness using the acronym THANKS.
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Southwest Institute of Healing Arts,
Gratitude,
SWIHA,
Self-care,
Psychology,
Arizona,
Tempe,
Brene Brown,
chakras,
Holistic Education,
Thanksgiving,
Holiday Season,
Honor,
Giving Thanks,
Chakra System
G-IVE GRATITUDE A TRY
Gratitude has always been familiar to me; basically, I’ve been a pretty happy-go-lucky person my whole life. By nature, I’m an optimist! As a longtime student of A Course in Miracles, I consciously choose to be “miracle ready” which means choosing to be in a state of gratitude and readiness as a daily practice. An “attitude of gratitude” was fully reinforced during my travels to India.
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Southwest Institute of Healing Arts,
Kamini Desai,
Gratitude,
SWIHA,
Mindfulness,
KC Miller,
Yoga Teacher Training,
yoga nidra,
Spirit,
Holistic wellness,
yoga,
Arizona,
India,
Holistic Education,
Amrit Institute,
Thanksgiving,
Gratitude Journal,
Amrit Yoga,
Grateful,
Blessings,
Blessons,
Wisdom
“Balance is not something you find, it’s something you create.” - Jana Kingsford
Sweet. Salty. Dark. Light. Hot. Cold. Yin. Yang. There is a balance to everything. The ‘Wheel of Balance’, also commonly known as the ‘Life Balance Wheel’ or ‘Life Wheel’ is used to assess and understand how areas in your life are currently balanced and to help achieve a better work-life balance. This tool and perspective is a great way for us to look inward and assess what may need some adjusting in order to produce harmony in our lives. Sharon Rose, the program director of the Intuitive Guidance program, asserts, “It is incredibly effective in showing people where they can plant seeds and grow their garden in their own lives.”
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Southwest Institute of Healing Arts,
Holistic Nutrition,
SWIHA,
Recipe,
Holistic Healing,
Yoga Teacher Training,
balance,
yoga,
Arizona,
Holistic Living,
yoga teacher,
Wheel of Balance,
Thanksgiving,
Holistic Modalities,
Dessert Recipe,
Grateful,
Wheel of Life,
Appetizer Recipe,
Open House
The hustle and bustle of the holidays is in full swing! While this is the time for giving and gathering, it’s also a perfect time to remember to take care of yourself. There are a number of stressors that everyone encounters--whether it be complicated family dynamics, guilt around financial situations, long travels or even diet woes--however, there are a number of ways to gift yourself a merry and bright holiday season!
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Topics:
Self-care,
black friday,
Christmas,
New Year,
Thanksgiving,
Holiday Season,
Hanukkah,
Kwanza
Thanksgiving is a favorite holiday of many. It means family, friends and (most importantly) food — what’s not to love? You don’t have to sacrifice your health goals or your happiness with these easy and satisfying side dishes that even the most particular eaters will gobble gobble right up!
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Topics:
Vegetarian,
Holistic Nutrition,
Healthy Eating,
Vegan,
Healthy Holiday,
Eating Healthy,
Thanksgiving,
Healthy Recipes
