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The Six Quick Healing Effects of Meditation
You may often hear “meditation is good for you” but never really know in what ways. The healing effects of meditation are outstanding. According to Healthline, meditation is best defined as “a habitual process of training your mind to focus and redirect your thoughts”. The healing power of meditation is a great reason why one…
Read MoreYoga and Mindfulness for Young Adults
Yoga and Mindfulness for Young Adults Practicing yoga and mindfulness is important for young adults to maintain a healthy state of mind. Three key benefits for practicing mindfulness include the following: Mindfulness improves well-being. Increasing mindfulness supports many attitudes that contribute to a satisfied life. Being mindful makes it easier to savor the pleasures in…
Read MoreWhen Graduation is Bittersweet
Graduating from Red Mountain marks a time of celebration for the student and his or her family. RMS challenges participants, because the program demands that they take full responsibility for themselves and their actions. As one recent graduate said, “Red Mountain was tougher… and better.” For many of our students, Red Mountain can seem daunting.…
Read MoreIt’s Hard to Feel SAD in Sedona!
It’s Hard to Feel SAD in Sedona! Some of us, especially young people, find that they experience an intensification of depressive symptoms during the fall or winter. This seasonal occurrence is stronger for those living in northern regions, such as New England, and less so for those living in balmier climes, such as Florida. Seasonal…
Read MoreGetting Better by Giving Back
Getting Better by Giving Back “We make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give.” Sir Winston Churchill Years later, we are discovering that Churchill was right, and giving to others creates more health and happiness than acquiring wealth or possessions. It is not only good for society…
Read MoreMoving Through the Holidays With Minimal Stress and Maximum Mindfulness
The holidays are supposed to be a time when we enjoy family and friends, and when we think about the joys of both giving and receiving. However, for many of us, there is a big problem with that phrase, “supposed to be.” The media projections of happy people singing carols while snow drifts gently down…
Read MoreWHAT MAKES RED MOUNTAIN SEDONA UNIQUE
When considering an after-care program for yourself or a loved one, it’s important to find the right fit. After-care is generally a long-term commitment, usually 6.5 to 10 months, and you don’t want to end up somewhere that will make you miserable. If you do, it’s likely that you will find yourself going back to…
Read MoreRED MOUNTAIN SEDONA
Not many of us trip and fall over the dining table. We trip on the little obstacles that we didn’t see. We worry and plan for the big things. We celebrate the big things. We have learned to ignore the little things. Our bad habits, addictions, whatever, depend on us not paying attention to the…
Read MoreRED MOUNTAIN SEDONA TURNS 1!
It is amazing what can happen in one year! 365 days to live, breathe, create, grow, sit and do nothing, or sit and do everything. On this day last year, October 12, 2014, Red Mountain Sedona officially opened its doors and my vision of some 15 years became a reality. I remember the day clearly.…
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