Kristi Stangeland

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Kristi Stangeland

I'm currently based in Toronto, Ontario but am lucky enough to spend a lot of time at my retreat center in Rangeley, Maine.

Bringing abundance to business with internal and external energy adjustments!

02/04/2026

Winter can feel long, quiet, and heavy—but it can also be a season of nourishment.

These slower months invite us to turn inward and find the passions that warm us from the inside out. Maybe it’s reading, painting, cooking, journaling, moving your body, learning something new, or simply creating space to breathe.

You don’t have to be productive or reinvent yourself. You just have to listen to what your mind and body are asking for. The right activities can steady your mood, spark joy, and remind you that light still exists—even on the darkest days.

Let winter be a time to tend to yourself gently. Find what fills you up, and return to it often.

In good health, Kristi

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02/02/2026

In a world that glorifies hustle, productivity, and constant motion, let this be your reminder: sometimes doing nothing is the most powerful, healing thing you can do.

Rest is not laziness. Stillness is not weakness. Pausing is not falling behind. Doing nothing gives your nervous system room to breathe, your mind space to settle, and your body the grace to recover.

You don’t always need to push harder, plan more, or fix everything. Sometimes you need to sit quietly. Stare out the window. Take a deep breath. Let yourself exist without expectation.

Healing doesn’t always happen in action—it often happens in the pause.

So, if today all you did was rest, that was enough. More than enough.

In good health, Kristi

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Find your own hidden power to embody the Sanskrit meaning of para (supreme) and the Latin vita (life).

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01/26/2026

Hope is often mistaken for wishful thinking—but real hope is far more powerful.

In other words, hope isn’t passive.
It’s not waiting.
It’s not pretending things will work out on their own.

Hope is the belief that a way forward exists and the willingness to move toward it. It’s creativity when the first plan fails. It’s resilience when obstacles appear. It’s the inner drive that says, I can find another path—and I will keep going.

When we stop seeing hope as a feeling and start seeing it as a skill, everything changes. Hope becomes something we build through action, problem-solving, and self-trust. And the more we practice it, the stronger it becomes.

Hope doesn’t deny reality.
It engages with it—and chooses progress anyway.

In good health, Kristi

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Find your own hidden power to embody the Sanskrit meaning of para (supreme) and the Latin vita (life).

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01/23/2026

I wanted to share a bit about Hope Theory, a beautiful framework from positive psychology that highlights how hope is more than just wishful thinking—it’s a powerful, research-based mindset that supports wellbeing and goal achievement. Psychologist C.R. Snyder defined hope as the combination of having clear goals, finding pathways to reach them, and believing in your ability to make it happen. Studies show that people high in hope experience greater happiness, resilience, and even physical health, because hope fuels both motivation and creativity when facing challenges.

When we nurture hope, we open ourselves to possibility. It invites us to see obstacles not as dead ends, but as opportunities to adjust and try again. Whether your goal is personal, professional, or spiritual, cultivating hope keeps your inner compass steady and your heart engaged. It’s that quiet yet powerful belief that—even if the path shifts—you can still find your way forward.

In good health, Kristi

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Find your own hidden power to embody the Sanskrit meaning of para (supreme) and the Latin vita (life).

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01/21/2026

We can have the best intentions in the world, but they remain ideas until we move. Intentions point the way, but only action builds the road forward. Progress doesn’t come from waiting for the perfect moment—it comes from choosing to begin, learning as we go, and staying committed even when the road feels uncertain. Action is where vision becomes reality.

In good health, Kristi

🌲Retreats and Events
🌿Meditation
🍃Feng Shui

Find your own hidden power to embody the Sanskrit meaning of para (supreme) and the Latin vita (life).

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01/19/2026

“Goals are dreams with deadlines.” —Diana Scharf-Hunt, PhD Author

There’s something deeply nourishing about achieving a goal—especially one that truly matters to your heart. Research shows that reaching a goal gives your brain a natural boost of joy and motivation, but it’s also a spiritual reminder that your energy and intention create real change. And a goal doesn’t have to be big or grand—it might be as simple as seeing friends more often, taking a daily walk, or carving out a few minutes for quiet reflection. Each small step reinforces your sense of purpose and reminds you that you are capable of shaping your own wellbeing, one intention at a time.

Beyond the science, there’s a gentle magic in completion. When we bring something we’ve envisioned into being—whether it’s a healthier habit, a stronger connection, or a moment of peace—we align with the deeper rhythm of life. Every goal achieved is an affirmation of movement and growth, a moment where effort meets grace. It’s not just about getting things done; it’s about becoming more fully alive to the person you are becoming.

Stay tuned for my post about sharing a powerful framework for goal achievement.

In good health, Kristi

🌲Retreats and Events
🌿Meditation
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Find your own hidden power to embody the Sanskrit meaning of para (supreme) and the Latin vita (life).

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01/14/2026

The lanterns are ready.
The drums are warming up.
The celebrations are just around the corner.

Chinese New Year is almost here—and it’s bringing color, culture, joy, and excitement with it! 🧧🎉

Get ready for vibrant traditions, meaningful moments, and a fresh start filled with good fortune.

Stay tuned… the festivities are about to begin! 🧨

In good health,
Kristi

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Find your own hidden power to embody the Sanskrit meaning of para (supreme) and the Latin vita (life).

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01/12/2026

Some of life’s deepest lessons don’t come from speaking—they come from listening.
From pausing.
From choosing silence over reaction.

When we stay quiet, we notice more.
We understand more.
We learn what words often hide.

Stillness teaches us patience.
Listening teaches us empathy.
Silence teaches us wisdom.

Sometimes, the most meaningful growth happens when we stop talking and start paying attention.

In good health,
Kristi

🌲Retreats and Events
🌿Meditation
🍃Feng Shui

Find your own hidden power to embody the Sanskrit meaning of para (supreme) and the Latin vita (life).

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01/09/2026

Perfect for all fitness levels, this program rebalances the body, prevents and treats injuries and unlocks tight joints. With a diverse music playlist accompanying each routine, this equipment-free workout leaves you feeling energized, youthful and healthy.

Kristi Stangeland is a Certified Essentrics® instructor, thrilled to help people at any stage of life move their muscles and joints more easily through a focus on balance and stretching. She is also an international retreat leader, author, lecturer and private meditation coach.

Don’t delay, registration is limited.

Workouts are all virtual!
Don’t delay, registration is limited.
Early Bird’s get a FREE CLASS!

SIGN UP NOW: https://myparavita.com/product/virtual-essentrics-winter-2026/

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In good health,
Kristi

🌲Retreats and Events
🌿Meditation
🍃Feng Shui

Find your own hidden power to embody the Sanskrit meaning of para (supreme) and the Latin vita (life).

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www.myparavita.com

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01/08/2026

You don’t want to miss this one- especially with the bonus class THIS SUNDAY! Join us. Your body will thank you!

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01/07/2026

Start the year with a slow and gentle, full-body stretch and strengthening workout that focuses on increasing mobility, flexibility and relieving chronic aches, pains and joint stiffness.

Reawaken the power of your 650 muscles while slowly building strength in your body. Perfect for all fitness levels, this program rebalances the body, prevents and treats injuries and unlocks tight joints. With a diverse music playlist accompanying each routine, this equipment-free workout leaves you feeling energized, youthful and healthy.

Workouts are all virtual!
Don’t delay, registration is limited.
Early Bird’s get a FREE CLASS!

SIGN UP NOW: https://myparavita.com/product/virtual-essentrics-winter-2026/

In good health,
Kristi

🌲Retreats and Events
🌿Meditation
🍃Feng Shui

Find your own hidden power to embody the Sanskrit meaning of para (supreme) and the Latin vita (life).

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www.myparavita.com

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01/05/2026

This year doesn’t have to begin with pressure, resolutions, or perfection.
It can begin with intention.

A choice to move more slowly.
To listen more deeply.
To protect your peace.
To respond with kindness—especially toward yourself.

Let this be the year you create space for what truly matters.
Not by doing more, but by being more present.

Here’s to a year rooted in peace, clarity, and gentle growth. 🌿

In good health,

Kristi

🌲Retreats and Events
🌿Meditation
🍃Feng Shui

Find your own hidden power to embody the Sanskrit meaning of para (supreme) and the Latin vita (life).

info@myparavita.com
www.myparavita.com

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I help women find time to cultivate Power, Peace and Play using meditation, feng shui and other tools. I host retreats in Maine (www.indianpointretreats.com) and around the globe, workshops in Toronto and NYC and offer individual consultations.

I graduated with a bachelor’s degree in business administration, practiced as a CPA with PricewaterhouseCoopers and J.P. Morgan Chase, and built a web site design firm. I’ve also served on the boards of several not-for-profit organizations and am currently on the board of directors for the International Feng Shui Guild.