A powerful experience at the theatre turned out to be an exercise in breaking barriers and embracing joy.

5 Ways To Tune Into Your Body

Coming back home to your body can be quite a journey, but here are five simple ways you can start tuning in again.

Body, Mind, SpiritMelani SchwederApril 26, 2020advocacy, authenticity, wellness, sensitivity, self-help, self-care, meditation, training, fatigue, psychology, illness, medicine, compassionComment

The Body As A Dwelling Place: It's Time To Come Home

What does it mean to be embodied? Why is the embodiment journey such an important one? This is my take.

Body, SpiritMelani SchwederDecember 9, 2019body, self-love, culture, sensitivity, empowerment, sexuality, trauma, psychology, authenticity, illness, healing, languageComment

3 Keys To Your Sexual Empowerment

What does true sexual empowerment look like? Hint: it’s probably not what you’ve seen on TV, or in magazines.

Body, Mind, SpiritMelani SchwederNovember 6, 2019sexuality, authenticity, energy, empowerment, gender, advocacy, happiness, chakra, mindfulness, relationshipsComment

Is Illness A Trauma? + 7 Ways To Start Healing

We've heard the term "trauma" applied to everything from war to abuse, but what about illness? I think it's about time we had the conversation.

The Physical Transformation of Menopause

The journey into menopause (called the “second spring” in TCM) can be a roller-coaster of physical symptoms. Let’s explore some of them, and the little rituals you can do, to bring yourself back into balance.

Body, MindMelani SchwederJuly 29, 2019nutrition, natural healing, menopause, advocacy, aging, energy, sexuality, psychology, culture, authenticity, happiness, healingComment

8 Ways To Raise Your Vibration

Want to take your healing to the next level, but aren't sure where to go from here? Invest in the energetic side of things, and start raising your vibration naturally!

Body, Mind, SpiritMelani SchwederJune 22, 2019energy, wellness, self-love, sensitivity, healing, psychology, authenticity, mindfulness, self-care, meditation, natural healingComment

Stop Should-ing All Over Yourself!

Do you get down on yourself when you miss yoga class, eat dessert, or watch “too much” TV? It's time to shake off the perfectionism and really start healing for real!

Body, Mind, SpiritMelani SchwederFebruary 27, 2019wellness, environment, self-love, roadblocks, nutrition, psychology, anxiety, authenticity, language, food, self-care, cultureComment

New Moon In Sagittarius: Insights & Practice

‘Tis the season for your inner adventurer to take the reins. Come learn all about this new moon in Sagittarius, and how to work with this fiery energy!