by | Nov 20, 2012 | Michelle Alva Blog
I just came back from my first ever water color class called “The Watercolors of Life” taught by Rabbi Shoni Labowitz, an amazing powerhouse of a woman who founded Temple Adath Or. She is an accomplished author, artist and spiritual leader for over...
by | Nov 17, 2012 | Michelle Alva Blog
You are what you posture… Did you know that you can actually alleviate symptoms of depression, feeling stuck and decreased energy by moving more with an expansive, upright posture and walking with your chest lifted? That’s right! No drugs involved,...
by | Nov 3, 2012 | Michelle Alva Blog
What Does It Mean To Be Spiritual? Have you ever thought about what it means and looks like to “be spiritual”? Have you ever thought about how spiritual YOU are, or if your significant other is ‚Äúspiritual‚Äù enough for you? I hear friends say...
by | Oct 23, 2012 | Michelle Alva Blog
Did you know that more than 8o% of all diseases are attributed to chronic stress? Add relaxing activities into your daily life, such as in the video above, to counteract the negative side effects of chronic stress and tension. Most of the reasons why we need to...
by | Oct 22, 2012 | Michelle Alva Blog
Do you sit for at least 6 hours or more per day? Have you ever noticed how sitting still at a computer for an hour causes your neck, back and hips to feel stiff and tight? Movement is so important for our overall health. Our mind, blood flow, energy and...
by | Oct 18, 2012 | Michelle Alva Blog
Did you know sitting for too long can shorten your life span? A new published this study led by the University of Sydney has found that too much sitting can shorten your life. In the study, adults who sat 11 or more hours per day had a 40 percent increased risk of...
