For coaching clients, below is a brief list of tools and resources to support your self-care practices.

For meditation and yoga:

• This one minute meditation is a technique to calm the nervous system at any point during the day.
• The five minute journal can support a gratitude practice.
• Getting outside and doing a nature meditation can be deeply grounding.
• Zen master Thich Nhat Hanh’s book Peace is Every Step is a lovely and inspiring book about finding peace through mindfulness in everyday life.
• These apps have functionailty for tracking and regulating emotions, guided meditations, and even peaceful soundtracks: Calm app, Plum Village app, and Mood Meter app.
• Yoga Alliance has a search function for finding registered yoga teachers in your area.

For herbal and nutritional supports:

• Mountain Rose Herbs is an amazing resource for essential oils/aromatherapy and herbal teas.
• Rescue Remedy is a flower essence that calms the nervous system in acute situations, and is mild enough for children and pets.
• The first medicine is food.  This article provides an overview about making a transition from eating processed foods to whole foods.  USDA’s website shows which fresh produce is in season, meaning you can buy locally and maximize your environmental impact and nutrition!

To help calm your living and/or working space: 

• Energy Muse has a selection of beautiful crystals and other metaphyscial items for cleansing and clearing or bringing intention into your home or office.
• Incausa is a resource for smudging and incense.  Big Dipper Wax Works has a selection of beeswax candles.