Total Harmony Integrated Wellness

11/07/2025

exhale... You Made It. Time to Let Go of the Week. ✨

Happy Friday! Take a moment. Are your shoulders creeping up to your ears? Is your jaw clenched? After a long week of work, our bodies hold on to so much tension.

Our Friday practice is designed for one beautiful purpose: release. We'll move through gentle, deep stretches to unlock your neck, shoulders, and hips, melting away the stress of the past five days. Think of it as a reset button for your entire nervous system.

As my favorite teacher always says, "The weekend starts the moment you take your first conscious breath on the mat."

Ready to start your weekend feeling lighter and calmer? Email us for class info: 📧 admin@totalharmony.com

What's one thing you're ready to let go of this week? Share below! 👇

11/07/2025

I used to eat this all the time as a
Child and in college it was my go to meal when nothing else sounded good! Wow!!! 🤯

Recent studies have revealed that 4-MEI (4-methylimidazole), a chemical byproduct found in the caramel coloring of popular cereals like Cinnamon Toast Crunch, is linked to an increased risk of lung cancer and leukemia. Originally used to give food a rich, golden hue, 4-MEI has now come under intense scientific scrutiny.

Animal studies have shown that exposure to 4-MEI , even in small amounts over time , can lead to cellular mutations, especially in lung and blood tissues. Though regulators maintain it’s safe in low doses, long-term accumulation from daily consumption could quietly increase cancer risk.

What makes it more concerning is that 4-MEI isn't just found in cereals. It appears in various processed foods and sodas using artificial caramel coloring. The more you consume, the more the risk builds over time.

Researchers are urging greater transparency and reform in food manufacturing, especially for products marketed to children. They stress that awareness is the first defense.

It’s a sobering reminder that not all risks are visible , some are baked in, sweetened, and served in colorful boxes.

Reading labels isn’t paranoia , it’s protection.

11/05/2025

🐪 Over the Hump... Or Feeling the Slump? Your Mat Can Help.

It's Wellness Wednesday! You're in the heart of the week, and it's the perfect time to check in. Are you feeling energized or running on fumes?

A mid-week yoga practice is the ultimate reset button. It's the perfect way to release the tension that's built up, clear your mind, and find the balance you need to finish the week strong, not just depleted.

As the saying goes, "You can't pour from an empty cup. Take care of yourself first."

Don't wait until you're running on empty. Join us this evening to refill your cup.

Learn more about our evening classes by emailing: 📧 admin@totalharmony.com

Tag someone who needs a reminder to take a pause and breathe today! 👇

11/04/2025

💪 Build Strength That Matters. On and Off the Mat.

Happy Tuesday! When we talk about strength in yoga, we're not just talking about big muscles. We're building functional strength—the power to move through your day with ease, the core stability to protect your back, and the endurance to stay steady, even when things get shaky.

Poses like Plank, Warrior II, and Chair Pose ($Utkatasana$) build a deep, mindful strength that supports you in everything you do.

My "a-ha" moment wasn't lifting a weight; it was holding a steady Warrior II for five full breaths and feeling powerful in my own body. That's a strength no one can take from you.

Ready to find your inner power?

Email us to learn more:📧 admin@totalharmony.com

What yoga pose makes YOU feel the strongest? Let us know! 👇

11/04/2025

Nice!!! 👍

A first-of-its-kind study tested the safety of psilocybin on patients with mild to moderate Parkinson’s disease and found that patients experienced clinically significant improvements in mood, cognition, and motor function that lasted for weeks after the drug was out of their systems.

11/03/2025

⚡ Beat the Monday Blues! Flow, Stretch, and Energize Your Week.

Feeling a little slow getting started today? You're not alone! The "Monday Blues" are real, but so is the power of yoga to transform them.

Instead of dragging through the day, a mindful flow can boost your circulation, release feel-good endorphins, and clear away any lingering weekend fog. It's the perfect way to shift your mindset from "have to" to "get to."

My personal favorite part of a Monday practice? That moment you step off the mat feeling 100% more awake, focused, and ready for anything.

Let's make this Monday a great one!

Join our community! Email us for info: 📧 admin@totalharmony.com

What helps YOU get motivated on a Monday? A good song? A walk? Let us know!

10/31/2025

🔌 Unplug from the Week. Release the Tension. Restore Your Peace.

Happy Friday! After a long week of emails, meetings, and responsibilities, our bodies tend to hold on to stress—in our necks, our shoulders, our lower backs.

This class is your official permission to let it all go. We'll move through gentle, deep stretches designed to release that "work week" tension and create space for you to breathe deeply. Think of it as a massage for your mind and body, helping you transition from human doing to human being.

As one of my favorite teachers always says, "The weekend starts the moment you take your first conscious breath on the mat."

Ready to start your weekend right? Email us for class info: 📧 admin@totalharmony.com

What's one thing you're ready to let go of this week? Share below! 👇

10/30/2025

🌬️ Feeling a Little Frazzled? Your Greatest Tool is Your Breath.

Happy Thursday! As we get closer to the end of the week, it's easy to feel our minds pulled in a dozen different directions. When you feel that sense of overwhelm, your breath is the most powerful, portable tool you have to come back to center.

In yoga, we call this pranayama—the practice of conscious breath. It's the anchor that tethers our racing minds to the calm, steady present moment.

Try this simple exercise:

Close your eyes.

Inhale slowly for a count of 4.

Exhale even more slowly for a count of 6.

Repeat 5 times.

Notice that immediate shift? That's the magic.

As Thich Nhat Hanh said, "Breath is the bridge which connects life to consciousness." Join us in class to explore more simple techniques to calm your nervous system.

Want to learn more? Email us: 📧 admin@totalharmony.com

How did you feel after trying that breathing exercise? Let us know below! 👇