Connect-Balance-Thrive Wellness Services

Connect-Balance-Thrive Wellness Services Connect-Balance-Thrive works to support personal, professional & organizational health & wellness. Wellness Matters! Contact us for more information.

Connect-Balance-Thrive Wellness Services™ works to support personal, professional and organizational health and well-being. Services include individual wellness sessions steeped in Trauma-Informed Practice and Polyvagal Theory Awareness from a certified Practitioner of: Healing Touch™, Sound Therapy, HeartMath® research-based techniques for Stress, Anxiety and Self-Regulation, and Compassion Fatigue and Vicarious Trauma education. Certified Practitioner Gayla Meredith provides needs-specific sessions and shares science-based information behind a variety of easily implemented wellness empowerment techniques and strategies that support client lifestyle and schedules. Individual in-person sessions include the option to enjoy a Healthyline far infra-red amethyst, tourmaline and jade warming mat during the session. In addition:
- Each session is aligned with client-specific needs and customized to support the best possible experience. Sessions may be fully Healing Touch (an energy modality using light or off-body hand placements) or Sound Therapy; or a combination of modalities, depending on client needs.
- All sessions involve an intake process, intention-setting, guided meditation and visualization with sensory activation, breath-focus and some sound elements, including tuning forks, chimes and/or bowls.
- Rest and Restore Sessions support client relaxation and emotional regulation - these are sound sessions that include a full sound immersion experience.
- Depending on client needs a variety of instruments or a few specific ones may be used, including - tuning forks, chimes, gongs, Tibetan bowls, crystal bowls, drums, rainsticks, voice, etc.
- A pre- or post-session option offers Labyrinth walks (self-guided walking meditation), and/or quiet-time nature journaling near the natural woodlands beauty of Manitoba's Riding Mountain National Park. Individual or group wellness sessions or consultations are also available to support education and awareness about the impacts of stress, including compassion fatigue, vicarious trauma, and Polyvagal Theory. Additional wellness supports/strategies and techniques include breath focus and heart-centred connection strategies, self-compassion and self-care options to fit individual lifestyle and interests. Practitioner Meredith is available to present to your group, offer Wellness Empowerment Workshops and/or provide Rest and Restore Relaxation Sound Bath Experiences, in person or online. Gayla Meredith, a retired Northwest Territories' educator, political advocate and award winning author, enjoys giving the gift of wellness through her Connect-Balance-Thrive Wellness Services™ business. She spent twenty-three years in a variety of northern education and cross-cultural settings, including classroom teacher, communications officer, Northwest Territories Teachers’ Association (NWTTA) President, and Vice President for the Canadian Teachers’ Federation (CTF). With first-hand experience in education and advocacy, as well as her own personal burnout, Gayla knows the realities and impact of stress and burnout on caring professionals. In addition to teaching, she dedicated her time in the North to advocating for improved communication in education (internally and externally), realistic teacher workloads and action to support teacher wellness. Following her time in Canada's North, Gayla retired to a beautiful Gulf Island off of British Columbia, Canada. Gabriola Island and its nourishing environment and caring community provided 7 years of respite, restoration and recalibration following her demanding career. After 30 years away, in May of 2024, Gayla returned to her home Province of Manitoba where she currently offers wellness services online/distance and in-person. She currently resides in a peace-filled woodland natural environment near Riding Mountain National Park (1-hour north of Brandon Manitoba on Highway 10). Always an artist and creative, Gayla also offers a full line of energy-infused colourful creations under her Dances with Scarves® brand, including funky scarves and Blessing Dolls™. Gratitude, compassion, self-care and giving back have been foundational to Gayla’s wellness journey from surviving to thriving, both personally and professionally. Services Summary and Rates:
Individual and Group Sessions - On-line/Distance and In-person Options
Individual: 1/2 hour - $50; 1-hour - $100 (package discount available)
Group Sound Bath Relaxation Experiences:
- In-person for up to 7 participants - 1-hour - $150 total
- Online - unlimited participants - 1-hour - $150 total
- Monthly Group Online Sound Series for Self-Care - Sessions via Zoom each Monday - 1/2 hour - $50 for full month of Mondays (Check for availability)
Other services include off-site presentations and sessions customized to your specific needs - Rates dependent upon required services. Through her Connect-Balance-Thrive Wellness Services, Gayla is here to support your healthy and wellness journey. Reach out through FB Messenger, Email (ConnectBalanceThriveWellness@gmail.com) or Text 867-445-3634.

03/29/2026

Hearts Rising's weekly intention for...

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03/29/2026

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What if ASAP didn’t mean rushing… but realigning? 💚

We’re so used to thinking ASAP means urgency, pressure, and “do it now.”

But what if it meant something different?

✨ As Sacred As Possible
✨ As Soothing As Possible
✨ As Spiritually Aligned As Possible
✨ As Soulful As Possible
✨ As Supported As Possible

And maybe most importantly…

✨ Allow stillness. Allow presence.

Because healing doesn’t happen in a rush.
It happens in moments where you slow down enough to reconnect.

💚 Today, choose to move through life as gently as possible.

Happy Equinox ✨ Here’s to balance, recalibration and alignment, with ease and grace 💫😇
03/20/2026

Happy Equinox ✨ Here’s to balance, recalibration and alignment, with ease and grace 💫😇

THE FOG LIFTS TODAY ✨ EQUINOX DAY + MERCURY DIRECT IN PISCES ✨ MARCH 20, 2026

Dear friends, today is the Equinox, the balance point of the year. A threshold that often feels quieter than people expect, yet deeply consequential. The Equinox doesn’t demand a dramatic leap. It asks for alignment. It asks for a truer rhythm to take the lead during the next few months.

This is why the timing of Mercury turning direct in Pisces today matters. Pisces is the realm of subtle knowing, intuition, symbols, and emotional truth. When Mercury moves forward here, many notice that the inner message becomes easier to hear. Less fog. Less second-guessing. Less looping. Not because everything is “solved,” but because the signal gets cleaner.

If the last days felt amplified, tender, or confusing, let today be a reset of orientation. The Equinox supports recalibration. Mercury direct supports integration. Together, they favor one simple thing: clarity that you can actually live inside. Not a perfect plan. A more honest direction.

So keep it simple: choose the rhythm you want to repeat for the next season. A pace your nervous system trusts. A boundary that protects your energy. A practice that keeps you close to yourself. A way of speaking that feels clean. A way of moving that doesn’t require self-abandonment. This is how a new timeline becomes stable.

You may also notice that certain choices feel instantly “right” today, while others feel instantly costly. Trust that feedback. The Equinox has a way of making misalignment harder to rationalize. And Mercury direct has a way of making truth harder to avoid. Let this be supportive. Let it help you choose what is sustainable.

Let today be a gentle commitment to coherence. Not intensity. Not proving. Just a cleaner inner agreement: to honor what is true, to respect your pace, and to build from steadiness. This is how the next few months can be shaped in a way that actually feels good to live.

If you want support for this new season, the Multidimensional DNA Activations Program in the 3D to 5D Activations Library was created to help your energetic system stabilize and embody new higher frequencies with more steadiness, clarity, and resilience during times of deep transition. You can explore it here:

https://diegoberman.com/the-multidimensional-dna-activation-program

Happy Equinox. Let balance return, not as perfection, but as direction. Let Mercury direct in Pisces bring the message through softly and clearly. And let the new season begin with a rhythm your body can trust. Have an amazing day. Stay tuned for more updates as we embark on a new journey to embody our true self. Much love 💖

WE ARE ONE ♡
Diego E. Berman ©2026
www.diegoberman.com

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“THE BIOENERGETIC SHIELDING ACTIVATIONS” - A series of activations to stabilize and protect your energy fields.
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03/09/2026

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We are here:
To heal, not harm.
To love, not hate.
To create, not destroy.

In these dark times it appears it’s down to the individuals of the world, rather than so many of its leaders, to remember this profound and simple truth.

Heal, love and create as much as you can in your small corner of the world… every small act of creation adds something good to the human story.

And that matters more than we often realise.

With love
Fiona
www.earthmonk.guru

So very true ✨
03/08/2026

So very true ✨

Take your attention back. If you'd like some tips, here goes:
- Take 3 deep breaths between any task you do. Let there be space.
- Walk for the sake of walking, leave the music and podcasts behind. Notice your footsteps, your surroundings.
- Take 20 minutes at some point in the day and just be bored, no stimulation. Let your brain rest.
- Practice open awareness. Allow your awareness to just focus on everything for a short period, no judgment, not focus on any particular thing you notice.
Slowly but surely, you can overcome the habit of overconsumption. 🙂

Even more reasons to journal... it can be a great wellness support  📝✨
03/08/2026

Even more reasons to journal... it can be a great wellness support 📝✨

Putting feelings into words does more than help you reflect. Brain imaging research shows it can shift activity inside emotional circuits.

The amygdala is often described as the brain’s threat detector. It helps you quickly respond to stress and uncertainty. When emotions feel intense or overwhelming, this region can become more active.

Studies using brain scans have found that labeling emotions — even briefly — is associated with reduced amygdala activity and increased engagement of the prefrontal cortex. The prefrontal cortex supports planning, reasoning, and self-regulation. In simple terms, writing about emotions appears to shift processing from automatic emotional reactivity toward more deliberate control.

Expressive writing research, including randomized controlled trials, suggests that structured emotional writing can reduce rumination and improve psychological well-being over time. When experiences are translated into language, the brain organizes them differently. What felt chaotic becomes structured, stored, and easier to reflect on.

This does not mean writing erases stress. It means the act of labeling feelings recruits regulatory networks that help the brain process emotional information more efficiently.

Even brief writing sessions have been linked to measurable changes in emotional processing patterns.

Source: Frontiers in Psychology; Mindfulness (Springer)

Disclaimer: This content is for informational purposes only and is not medical advice. Always consult a qualified professional for personal concerns.

Happy International Woman’s Day ✨ Gratitude, Love and Light to the amazing, strong, brilliant, authentic women out there...
03/08/2026

Happy International Woman’s Day ✨ Gratitude, Love and Light to the amazing, strong, brilliant, authentic women out there… world-wide, in my ancestral lineage, and those in my life today - my incredible daughters, Shantel & Dayna and granddaughter, Alisha 💖, my sister, aunts, step mom, nieces, great niece, and friends (thank you Ronda for creating this perfect image of us howling in all our glory😉). And to you, my amazing clients, colleagues, and those I’ve crossed paths with on this life’s journey whether it be for a Reason, Season or Lifetime... I Celebrate Each of You ✨I thank you for enriching my life …and I wish you peace, strength, renewal and grace on your journey 💫

03/07/2026
03/07/2026

Healing Touch is more than relaxation.
It’s a gentle, non-invasive practice that helps calm the nervous system, release stress, and restore balance across the body, mind, and emotions.

✨ Support emotional calm
✨ Ease anxiety and tension
✨ Reconnect mind and body
✨ Restore energy and vitality

When your energy is supported, healing can unfold naturally.

Learn more about Healing Touch and how it supports whole-person well-being.

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