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Earthing ♥ Grounding is Amazing

April 27, 2017 by Julie Lusk

Guess what?  Just like we need air to breathe and vitamin D from the sun, we really need to be in physical touch with our Earth to be healthy and happy.  The term is earthing or grounding.

So, kick you shoes off and go barefoot.  Not only does it feel great, doing so releases muscular tension and calms your nerves by regulating your nervous system.  It’s fantastic for your heart too.  That means it will lift your spirits and help your heartbeat and blood pressure.  We truly need our Earth more than you realize.  Here’s why…

We are bombarded by EMFs (electrical magnetic fields) and RFs (radio frequencies) from WIFI and our devices with no way to discharge this overload of energy.  This can cause harmful results.  To reverse this for better health, it’s important we spend time earthing, also called grounding.

“The Earth’s surface contains a limitless number of free electrons that are continually replenished through solar radiation and lightning strikes; your body naturally absorbs these particles when you make physical contact with the ground” reports Dr Sinatra, MD.

He says, “In the body, these electrons have an anti-inflammatory effect because they reduce the free-radical activity that causes inflammation and chronic pain. (If you remember your high school science, electrons are negatively charged. Inflammation-causing free radicals are positively charged, which means the additional free electrons neutralize the free radicals.) The energy of the free electrons gained through grounding also helps keep your body’s innate electrical circuitry properly balanced. All of these effects of grounding are extremely beneficial to heart health.”

This disconnection is a result of our modern lifestyle.  A big reason is that wearing rubber and plastic soled shoes blocks us from the Earth’s surface and is strongly associated with an increase of inflammation, oxidative stress, and nervous system malfunctions.  No wonder there’s been high increases in insomnia, heart disease, diabetes and other problems related to inflammation.

A simple solution is to stand outside on the ground barefoot … actually touching our skin to the ground. More options include standing on cement (not blacktop/asphalt).  Brick, stone, or using a specialized pad, or a sheet made especially for grounding work as well.

Dr Sinatra said not to keep smartphones in one’s front pants pocket because doing so for only 20 minutes lowers testosterone by 400% in males.  Avoid holding smartphones directly against your ear too.  Keep it an inch or so away or use speakerphone.  Lower your risk by not using it while it’s plugged in as well.  Write your text then set it on a desk before pressing send.  Small changes make big differences.

Isn’t it remarkable that our Earth protects us from harm and gives us better health.  Let’s not forget that’s really where we get our food and water too.  What a connection, eh?  So, kick your shoes off and find out for yourself!  It’s beautiful out there – there’s nothing to be afraid of.

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The Direct Current (DC) circuit of energy flows through every part of the natural universe, including plants, animals, human beings, and the surface of our entire planet, creating a Global Electrical Circuit. This natural DC energy is what the human body uses to function.  Everything from the beating of our heart to the movement of our muscles to our brain’s ability to think require DC energy.

Studies suggest that becoming a part of the earth’s global DC circuit enhances our conductive health. This has far reaching implications to all our organ systems that function off of DC energy and conductivity. This includes, but is not limited to our central and peripheral nervous system, our musculoskeletal system, and our cardiovascular system.

Grounding instantly connects us to this natural energy circuit. It plugs us into this healing energy.  Learn more in this video.  

Reference: The Real Reason Grounding Works by Laura Koniver, MD


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15-minute explanation of grounding/earthing called Down to Earth from Big Picture Ranch on Vimeo.


A 7-minute video reviewing the benefits of Earthing/grounding according to medical studies by Dr. Laura Koniver, MD.  Learn how long is needed for results.


The Schumann Resonance is 7.83 hertz.  This is the frequency of the Earth’s electromagnetic field spectrum, outer space, alpha/theta brain waves (meditative, relaxed, and dreamy), the musical note of C, the Root Chakra /Earth element, and the Sri Yantra. Grounding can connect us to this powerful, healing energy.

Migraine headaches, emotional stress, and other problems can result if we’re ungrounded and shielded from this frequency.

Ancient and modern yogis have said that the Big Bang and deep space sounds like OM.  The NASA video below is the sound of a black hole. Amazingly, it is 57 octaves below middle C.  Does it sound like an OM to you?

 

 

Filed Under: Stress Relief / Management, Wellness Tagged With: earthing, grounding, lower inflammation

The 4 Keys to Happiness

July 9, 2018 by Julie Lusk

The one thing we all have in common is to find happiness.  Here are the 4 keys to unlock happiness.  They are from Patanjali’s Yoga Sutra 1.33.

The 4 Keys to Happiness

~ Patanjali’s Yoga Sutras 1.33 ~

The mind becomes peaceful and free when the qualities of the heart are cultivated.

These qualities are:

​​​     Friendship toward the joyful,

     Compassion toward the suffering,

     Happiness toward the pure, and

     Undisturbed toward the impure.


Click for a guided yoga nidra meditation
focusing on the
4 Keys to Happiness
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Sri Swami Satchidananda helps us better understand what Patanjali is conveying in his booklet, Integral Yoga: The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali (Pocket Edition).  On pages 16-19, he writes:

“Whether you are interested in reaching samadhi or plan to ignore Yoga entirely, I would advise you to remember at least this one Sutra.  It will be very helpful to you in keeping a peaceful mind in your daily life.  In my own experience, this Sutra became my guiding light to keep my mind serene always.

Patanjali gives us four keys: friendliness, compassion, delight, and disregard.  There are only four kinds of locks in the world.  Keep these four keys always with you and when you come across any one of these four locks you will have the proper key to open it.

When you see a happy person, use the “friendliness” key.  Why should Patanjali say this?  Because even four thousand years ago there must have been people who were not happy at seeing others happy.  It is still the same way.  Suppose somebody drives up in a big car, parks in front of his huge palatial home and gets out.  Some other people are standing on the pavement in the hot sun getting tired.  How many of those people will be happy?  Not many.  They will be saying, “See that big car?  He is sucking the blood of the laborers.”  We come across people like that.  They are always jealous.  When a person gets name, fame. or a high position, they try to criticize him.  “Oh, don’t you know, his mother is so-and-so; she must have pulled some strings somewhere.”  They will never admit that he might have gone up by his own merit.  By that jealousy, you won’t disturb him, but you will disturb your own serenity.  He simply got out of the car and walked into the house, but you are burning up inside.  Instead, think, “Oh, such a fortunate man.  If everybody were like that how happy the world would be.  May God bless everybody to have such comfort.  I will also get that one day.”

Make them your friend.  That response is missed in many cases, not only between individuals but even among nations.  When some nation is prospering, the neighboring country is jealous of it and wants to ruin its economy.  So we should always have the key of friendliness when we see happy people.

And what of the next lock, the unhappy people?  “Well, Swami said everybody has his or her own karma.  This person must have done some wretched thing in her last birth.  Let her suffer now.”  That should not be our attitude.  Maybe someone is suffering from previous bad karma, but we should have compassion.  If you can lend a helping hand, do it.  If you can share half of your loaf, share it.  Be merciful always.  By doing that, you will retain the peace and poise of your mind.  Remember our goal is to keep serenity of our minds.  Whether our mercy is going to help that person or not, by our own feeling of mercy, at least we are helped.

Then comes the third kind, the virtuous people.  When you see a virtuous person, feel delighted.  “Oh, how great she is.  She must be my hero.  I should imitate her great qualities.”  Don’t envy the person; don’t try to pull them or her down.  Appreciate virtuous qualities in that person and try to cultivate them in your own life. Look for noble qualities in everyone.

Lastly, the wicked.  We come across wicked people sometimes.  We can’t deny that.  So what should be our attitude?  Indifference.  “Well, some people are like that.  Probably I was like that yesterday.  Am I not a better person now?  He will probably be alright tomorrow.”  Don’t try to advise him because wicked people seldom take advice.  If you try to advise them you will lose your peace.”

Or that calm is retained by the controlled exhalation or retention of the breath.  Yoga Sutra 1.34

Or engage the focus on an inspiring object.  Yoga Sutra 1.35

Or by concentrating on the supreme ever-blissful Light within.  Yoga Sutra 1.36

Or receive grace from a great soul. Yoga Sutra 1.37

Or reflect on a peaceful feeling from an experience, dream, or deep sleep. Yoga Sutra 1.38

Or dedicate yourself to anything that elevates and embraces your heart. Yoga Sutra 1.39

Integral Yoga: The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali (Pocket Edition).  Translation and commentary by Sri Swami Satchidananda.  Integral Yoga ® Publications. Buckingham, VA. 1985.
The Secret Power of Yoga. Nischala Joy Devi. Three Rivers Press. NY, NY. 2007.

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Individualize your yoga postures and breathing, yoga nidra, or meditation practice.  You can have private online lessons to work on areas of special interest for you and to fit your schedule.  It’s up to you.

Hatha yoga includes postures and breathing techniques to help improve your strength, balance, and coordination. We can focus on areas like bone and muscle strength, joint flexibility, and heart health.

Yoga Nidra is yogic sleep and can help tame your emotions, calm your mind, and help with physical concerns.  Clients often say they sleep better, their pain lessens, and inner peace is felt.

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♥ Meditation and Guided Imagery

Meditation lessons can cover a wide range of topics for anyone who wants to get started or deepen their meditation practice. It’s helpful to develop a meditation method that suits your temperament, whether it’s mindfulness, walking meditation, mantra repetition, or another.

Guided Imagery, also called creative visualization, is intentional daydreaming that magnifies the positive aspects of the mind-body connection.  It can elicit therapeutic relaxation; awaken and activate the natural ability for self-healing to occur; help with changing behaviors and habits; and stimulate intuition and uncover your inner truth and life direction.  Everyone can do it.

Lessons are given “live” on Zoom. You’ll get a downloadable video for keeps.  Click to make contact.


♥  Music Lessons

Learn to play the Native American flute!  Lessons will get you off on a good note.  We will focus on whatever you like.  We can cover the basics, embellishments, and how to improvise or learn songs.  We will follow your interests from there by delving deeper into flute playing.

We can also get you started playing the Reverie harp, tuning forks, tongue drums, and singing bowls.

Music lessons are offered “live” on Zoom. You’ll get a downloadable video for keeps.  Click to make contact.


♥  Sound Bath Concerts

Do you yearn for the benefits of meditation but have trouble meditating? A sound bath may be perfect for you.  Carefully selected instruments and frequencies are selected to help harmonize your wellbeing.  It is delightfully relaxing and can tap into your natural healing abilities.

You’ll experience a play of enchanting sounds from flutes, Himalayan singing bowls, harp, chimes, bells, drums, voice, and harmonium.  During a sound bath you’ll experience a musical blend of harmonizing tones to tune you up. You’ll feel the pleasure of letting your heart sing & dance.

Sound baths are offered individually and for groups.  They take place in-person and on Zoom (with a downloadable video to have for keeps).  Click to make contact.


♥  Coaching / Mentoring

Everyone has something they hope to ‘do someday,’ but have a hard time taking the necessary steps. Coaching will help.

Most of us are stymied by stress and would love to learn effective methods to renew our energy. Coaching will help.

For most, it is hard to make time to develop a practical plan and to put it into action. Others can keep to their plan, but only for a while, and then they slip back into old habits. Having information and support from someone else often makes all the difference.

Coaching is perfect if you are ready to:

  • Reduce stress by gaining mind/body mastery
  • Replenish your energy
  • Set and achieve your goals
  • Turn stress into something positive
  • Reach your full potential

Together we will design a customized plan for you that may include guidance in meditation, personalized guided imagery, visualization and relaxation, wellness strategies, and private and personal yoga lessons.

You will also benefit from Julie’s extensive base of experience in life planning, health promotion and making dreams come true.

Private lessons, email, Zoom, and phone consultations are all options. I will get in touch with you within 48-hours to set up an initial phone consultation at no cost or obligation. Click to make contact.


 

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Yoga Articles. Videos. Info.  

  • Yoga Resources | Info on how to choose a class.  Yoga postures & sequences. Breathing techniques (pranayama). Yoga Nidra.  Chakras. Yoga Meditations.  Mudras (hand gestures).  Desktop Yoga (r). Inspiring quotes. 

  • Meditation & Guided Imagery Resources | Info on yoga meditations.  Guided relaxation / Yoga Nidra.  Guided imagery & Visualizations

  • Chakra Energy | Learn about and apply info on chakra energy centers. Comprehensive chart. 

  • Desktop Yoga ® | Hundreds of yoga postures practiced sitting down – Chair Yoga

Inspiration

  • Yoga Quotes, Sayings and Poems

  • Favorite Mantras and Chants

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  • Shop | Get books and audio recordings on yoga nidra, chakra chart, guided relaxation and imagery.

Wellness Info

  • SPICES for Life Wellness| Wellbeing with Social. Physical. Intelectual. Career. Emotional and Spiritual health

  • Stress Relief  |  DARE to Relax Program / Diet. Awareness. Relaxation. Exercise. 

  • Mind-Body Mastery | Info & exercises for enhancing the mind-body connection for wellbeing.



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  • Stress management training skills for stress relief and increased productivity
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  • Desktop Yoga chair exercises & techniques to improve productivity and morale
  • Yoga, Meditation and Teacher Training Workshops
  • Julie has written five books and produced numerous audio recordings on these subjects.  Review the testimonials page and look at the client list (PDF)

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Desktop Yoga ® 

Keep employees alert and productive while reducing risks associated with repetitive motion injuries with Desktop Yoga ®.  Effective chair exercises are taught to relieve aching backs, tired eyes and tight shoulders.  Energy is replenished by learning ‘How to take a two-hour nap in two-minutes’  Julie is the author of Desktop Yoga ®.

  • Click for more details on the Desktop Yoga workshop.
  • Click to see Desktop Yoga testimonials (PDF)  

 

DARE to Relax © Stress Management Workshop

Transform daily stress into the energy needed to enjoy life.  DARE’s self-care principles include Diet; Attitude and Awareness; Rest, Relaxation, and Relationships; and Exercise. 

  • Click for more details on the DARE to Relax workshop 
  • Click to see DARE to Relax testimonials (PDF)

 

Mike Sterling, Director of Human Resources, The Art Institute of Ohio writes:

Dear Julie:  Thanks for sharing the Dare to Relax session with our staff.  I have received several positive comments about it, especially the “2- Hour Nap in 10-minutes” segment.

Our staff received several valuable tips on reducing stress and the consequences of stress at work and in our personal lives.  It was definitely time well spent.”   Mike

Book Julie Lusk – Call 513-248-9642 or click here to email

Spices for Life ™  Wellness Workshop

Discover how to create, balance and enrich professional and personal power through a comprehensive approach to living.  SPICES represents the six components of wellness: Social, Physical, Intellectual, Career, Emotional, and Spiritual health.

  • Click for more details on the SPICES for Life for Wellness workshop.

Mind-Body Mastery for Wellness

Gainan understanding of the principles and practices of the mind-body connection.  You’ll learn a variety of techniques that effectively increase physical, mental and emotional health while decreasing stress.

  • Mental Benefits: Improve concentration, memory and problem solving, increase energy, spark creativity, reduce frustrations and increase emotional stability.
  • Physical Benefits:  Increase immunity, reduce muscular tension and pain (headaches, backaches, etc.), regulate blood pressure, sleep better, cell rejuvenation and repair

Book Julie Lusk – Call 513-248-9642 or click here to email

Julie T. Lusk, M.Ed.
Wholesome Resources
Milford, OH   45150

Greater Cincinnati Area

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