We have the choice to shower ourselves and our world with love or fear. I’m choosing love. How about you? We are living in extraordinary times. Clearly, it is important to know about things that can keep us safe. But what is being splashed in front of us at a rapid rate is repeatedly fearful information aimed at keeping…
Category: stress reduction
Potential (& Joyful) Side Effects of Nia
Written especially for you by Susan Tate These side effects have been reported to me by many, many of my Nia students throughout the almost two decades I have been teaching Nia. And, I am happy to report, I have experienced everything on this list because of my practice of The Nia Technique*. Potential (& Joyful)…
Discover the Joys of Movement
This feels like a good time to share an excerpt from my Wellness Wisdom: 31 Ways to Nourish Your Mind, Body, & Spirit book (2nd ed. 2011). If you would appreciate inspiration and encouragement about choosing a joyful way to move, then you’ll enjoy this! Chapter 15 Discover the Joys of Movement Years ago I…
Magnify Gratitude
Magnify Gratitude Excerpt from Chapter 31: Wellness Wisdom by Susan Tate Expressing gratitude ignites the light within us and is a sure path to joy. —Charlotte Kasl Adopting a conscious attitude of gratitude can bring increased joy into our lives. Remember, what we focus on expands! Oft-quoted Meister Eckhart, the medieval Christian mystic,…
Making the Four Agreements Your Energy Allies
I was introduced to Don Miguel Ruiz’s book, The Four Agreements, in 1999 at my very first Nia intensive training. In Nia, we are encouraged to use these agreements as “Energy Allies,” not only our practice–but in our daily lives.* They have worked so well for me over the years so I thought I would…
The book I didn’t write in 1985
As many of you know, my first book, Into the Mouths of Babes, was published in 1984. But it seems a year later I had another book in mind. My daughter recently came across this piece of yellow construction paper with a list I wrote in 1985 of 14 things I could do every day…
8 (Free) Wellness Video Resources for You
Here is a sampling of my favorite wellness videos and meditations. I wanted to share some of the exciting research and offerings that are emerging in the areas of science and spirit. Just click on the titles you find appealing and enjoy! For the past five years I have become fascinated by the study of…
Tate’s 10 Tips to Reduce Stress and Enhance Relaxation
Tate’s 10 Tips to Reduce Stress and Enhance Relaxation Excerpt from chapter 16 “Revel in Relaxation” from Wellness Wisdom: 31 Ways to Nourish Your Mind, Body, & Spirit by Susan Tate 1. Awaken with ease Does your alarm clock jolt you from the serenity of sleep? Harsh buzzing noises can ignite the fight or flight…