Sand Tray Therapy

sand tray

As children, many of us had sandboxes to play in. We would bring in shovels, cars, trucks, spoons, dolls, you name it. We were only limited by our imaginations. As adults’ play is often frowned upon as childish or a waste of time, when in reality, that could not be further from the truth. To play and to imagine is to be an active creator in one’s own life.   Sand is a part of nature. It is earth. Much like gardening and getting your hands in the soil, the feeling of it is relaxing and soothing.   Sand Tray Therapy captures that feeling of oneness with the world by … [Read more...]

The Benefits of Laughter

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We of course, all enjoy being happy. That is the goal after all, right? The pursuit of life, liberty, and happiness?   It has been said that “Laughter is the best medicine”. It’s important to spend time doing what you enjoy. Laughter is one of the highest vibrational levels possible. After all, it’s a literal shaking of the body with the cause being joy.   Laughter decreases stress, helps regulate hormones and increases immune cell response as well as T-cells, thus improving your resistance to illness. Reduction of stress hormones, in turn, help with anxiety which can … [Read more...]

The Crystal Bowl Experience

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Restorative sound healing is a powerful healing modality that most still are not aware of. All music at a core level is vibration. As humans, our cellular structure also vibrates through on such a microscopic level it cannot be seen and is generally not felt. Meditation using crystal bowls is a totally unique and very powerful experience. Both Crystal and Tibetan Singing Bowls are used during the healing sessions at Monarch Wellness. It is recommended that you wear comfortable clothing, turn off all devices, and bring a mat to lay on and a pillow for comfort. As you lay back, close … [Read more...]

Laughter & Its Benefits on the Body

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We all know that feeling we get when we have a giggling fit, laugh with friends, or even see something funny on Facebook that makes us guffaw. What you are feeling is a physiological change in your body. With laughter, your body releases hormones and uses muscles that benefit your body and mind. Laughter has recently been compared to the positive effects that exercise has on the body. Many studies have been conducted on this topic, all concluding the same results. Here is how laughter helps your body and mind: Overall wellbeing: laughter has been shown to release endorphins, just like … [Read more...]