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Ties That Bind

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Returning to the family dinner table, especially after being in the world on our own, can come with lots of memories. Those we share DNA with may be one of the best sources of reflection in our life. We made it through the growing pains of our adolescent years. Now we can give back by honoring those same individuals who helped shape us and change our lives. Let’s give it up to family.



A Bodymind Guide for the Dinner Table


This Thanksgiving you’ve got three exercises to work with when you’re sitting across the table from your relatives. Before you withdraw, the moment you start to feel your wings ruffle in that old familiar way, try directing that fiery gaze from out to in.



Make this Thanksgiving the most relaxing experience yet. All it takes is a bit of intention and discipline to make all the difference in the world.



Change is best found in your pocket.



Thanksgiving is a good time to practice accepting people as they are. If you’re with a difficult part of the clan, consider this: This person does not need to change. I can accept them just as they are. If you can look with this gentle mindset, you may begin to see how you can love the parts that may erk you. We are so very human. Let it be.


Imagine joy with your clan.



Visualization supports manifestation. Of course we’d love to let go of all expectations but holidays are chock full of promise, story, and greeting cards. It’s easy to start to feel anxious just walking to your local market and with signs for Christmas. Just nip it in the bud. Start reprogramming. Imagine what it’ll be like to cook at home, play games together, or tell jokes. Whatever it be, if you can envision happiness over the holidays you’re more likely to get it.



Depth of Gratitude.



What does it mean to be grateful? How have you been utterly blessed? How have you become a symbol of hope, love and joy. Try and answer these questions. Go for it. If this were your last remaining moment, who would you want to thank and what would you have to say?



Coming Home


Receiving a massage or bodywork session can be an excellent way to support and integrate your Thanksgiving holiday. If you’ve been stationary, get in for an invigorating treatment to stabilize your body like our one-hour Ground Massage.



The body and mind are so intimately connected that should one be affect the other is sure to follow. Stay present. Remain within. Be the happiness you seek.

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