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Four Steps to Better Breathing and Health
Each of us has a vast, unchangeable past. Things we cannot change include our genetic, experiential, generational and cultural histories. We are the sum of each and every physical and mental condition we’ve been exposed to—every sensation, bite of food,…
Keep readingDid you remember to breathe?
Imagine having to remind yourself to breathe. No worries. Breathing continues, moment after moment, year after year, throughout the lifetime. Thank goodness! Breathing enough to stay alive is, of course, the most important thing. But will any kind of breathing…
Keep readingA Few Words About Words
Our work here at Massage Vermont is nervous-system soothing through touch and, more recently, evidence-based breathwork. It’s never been psychotherapy. But words are powerful. We’re conscious to speak mindfully with clients. In addition to sticking to what’s true and kind,…
Keep readingOn the Nose
Well, in the nose, as that’s where breathing will serve you best. Chris and I are in training to offer you evidence-based breathwork and nervous-system soothing techniques. These will be virtual sessions until it’s safe to resume the close-up work…
Keep reading“If you’re going through hell, keep going,” and keep breathing.
Massage Vermont is temporarily closed for in-person work. Sheryl and Chris will soon offer pandemic-safe virtual sessions in evidence-based breathwork and nervous-system soothing activities. Stay tuned. It’s an especially rough period amid already turbulent times. Last night I posted to…
Keep readingA Vaccine Is So Welcome—and Only One Step
Thank goodness vaccines are on the way. That will change the course of this pandemic, saving so many lives, preventing so much heartbreak. However, vaccines being available to the general public will not cause us to reopen for in-person work….
Keep readingDo No Harm
Thank you for continuing to call us about massages. We look forward to welcoming you back when it’s safe. Why haven’t we resumed offering bodywork? Why are we developing pandemic-safe virtual work to help you relax? Because we cannot reliably…
Keep readingBreathing for Life
Massage Vermont is expanding our work. We will offer pandemic-safe virtual sessions to help clients relax, find calm in body and mind, and more skillfully abide in what is—whatever that turns out to be. Chris and I are training to…
Keep readingWe’re Adapting To Get Back To Serving You
We have good news! Massage Vermont will offer healing treatments virtually. We are excited to resume our comfort-care services to you, safely and effectively. Chris and I will complete teacher training and commence offering virtual sessions in evidence-based breathing techniques….
Keep readingTake a Deep Breath and—
Have you been told that when you’re stressed out you should take a deep breath? You might want to reconsider that advice. Check this out. It’s part of the evidence-based breathing practices we’ve been doing after reading Breath: The New…
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