Heartspace for Healing

03/02/2026

RECORDING NOW AVAILABLE : )
We recently gathered for a Zoom presentation introducing Sharing Heartspace™ for Healing & Hospice and the intention guiding this work.
If you weren’t able to join us live, the recording is available here:
https://share.descript.com/view/FpTjpxD8cWt
Sharing Heartspace™ is rooted in cultivating steady, compassionate presence — and also in offering practical tools that truly help in moments of distress.
Through our unique Sound-Breath™ practices, we help awareness rise through confusion and reconnect with what is steady and deeply human.
The body knows how to let go.
The mind, not so much.
With physical injury, illness, medication, or emotional overwhelm, the mind can become restless, fearful, or clouded. We teach simple, effective practices that help loved ones find relief from their suffering or disoriented mind — creating moments of clarity, comfort, and peace. The work is nonsectarian and may be personalized to honor each person’s own beliefs and traditions.
Our Level 1 Training begins this Thursday evening.
We are extending our bring-a-friend invitation through Wednesday, along with foundational cohort pricing, to make it easier to step into this work alongside someone you trust.
If this resonates, you’re warmly invited to watch the recording and learn more here:
https://share.descript.com/view/FpTjpxD8cWt
You can register directly for Level 1 here:
https://buy.stripe.com/bJe5kE5nK24s6Hl8bf5os01
Or if you are wondering if Level 1 is a good fit for you or have any questions about our supportive services, please direct message me and we can plan for a time to chat.
RECORDING NOW AVAILABLE : )
We recently gathered for a Zoom presentation introducing Sharing Heartspace™ for Healing & Hospice and the intention guiding this work.
If you weren’t able to join us live, the recording is available here:
https://share.descript.com/view/FpTjpxD8cWt
Sharing Heartspace™ is rooted in cultivating steady, compassionate presence — and also in offering practical tools that truly help in moments of distress.
Through our unique Sound-Breath™ practices, we help awareness rise through confusion and reconnect with what is steady and deeply human.
The body knows how to let go.
The mind, not so much.
With physical injury, illness, medication, or emotional overwhelm, the mind can become restless, fearful, or clouded. We teach simple, effective practices that help loved ones find relief from their suffering or disoriented mind — creating moments of clarity, comfort, and peace. The work is nonsectarian and may be personalized to honor each person’s own beliefs and traditions.
Our Level 1 Training begins this Thursday evening.
We are extending our bring-a-friend invitation through Wednesday, along with foundational cohort pricing, to make it easier to step into this work alongside someone you trust.
If this resonates, you’re warmly invited to watch the recording and learn more here:
https://share.descript.com/view/FpTjpxD8cWt
You can register directly for Level 1 here:
https://buy.stripe.com/bJe5kE5nK24s6Hl8bf5os01
Or if you are wondering if Level 1 is a good fit for you or have any questions about our supportive services, please direct message me and we can plan for a time to chat.

01/07/2026

Got littles? Local? (CT) Please share this amazing opportunity with anyone you care about who has littles with BIG feelings 💖Erika is such a light in this world- wish I knew about this when my son was of age to participate

01/01/2026

Come on over...tonight 7pm EST on zoom
Freedom of Movement...Freedom of Mind

***Start the new year with vitality & balance***
Movement for Graceful Living Online Class
Free DEMO Thursday January 1st
7pm-730pm:

If stiffness, stress, or fatigue have been weighing you down, this class offers a soft, steady path back to comfort and vitality.
Free Online Demo class for adults seeking vitality: gentle movement, breathwork, and meditation to ease stiffness, reduce anxiety, and help you feel vibrant again.
Movement for Aging Gracefully is a transformative online class crafted specifically for seasoned individuals seeking to nurture their well-being and reclaim their vitality. As life demands so much from us—be it work, family, or other responsibilities—this class offers a sanctuary for self-care and rejuvenation.
Participants are gently guided through a series of soothing movements, mindful breathwork, meditation, and simple energy practices, designed to release tension and restore harmony. With no prior experience required, this class is perfect for those feeling stiff, anxious, or overwhelmed, providing an opportunity to reconnect with their body's innate wisdom and cultivate relaxation from the inside out.
Engage in this enriching journey from the comfort of your home and rediscover the joy of moving gracefully, aging beautifully, and feeling like yourself once more.

12/31/2025

***Start the new year with vitality & balance***
Movement for Graceful Living Online Class
Free DEMO Thursday January 1st
7pm-730pm:

If stiffness, stress, or fatigue have been weighing you down, this class offers a soft, steady path back to comfort and vitality.
Free Online Demo class for adults seeking vitality: gentle movement, breathwork, and meditation to ease stiffness, reduce anxiety, and help you feel vibrant again.
Movement for Aging Gracefully is a transformative online class crafted specifically for seasoned individuals seeking to nurture their well-being and reclaim their vitality. As life demands so much from us—be it work, family, or other responsibilities—this class offers a sanctuary for self-care and rejuvenation.
Participants are gently guided through a series of soothing movements, mindful breathwork, meditation, and simple energy practices, designed to release tension and restore harmony. With no prior experience required, this class is perfect for those feeling stiff, anxious, or overwhelmed, providing an opportunity to reconnect with their body's innate wisdom and cultivate relaxation from the inside out.
Engage in this enriching journey from the comfort of your home and rediscover the joy of moving gracefully, aging beautifully, and feeling like yourself once more.

12/13/2025

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The photograph showing a patient’s hand clasped between two water-filled surgical gloves became a powerful global symbol of the compassion and ingenuity of healthcare workers during the intense isolation of the COVID-19 pandemic. The original image originated from a hospital in Brazil, where nurses devised the technique to comfort isolated and often intubated patients.
Known locally as the "maozinha do amor" or "little hands of love," the innovation involved filling two disposable latex gloves with warm water and tying them off before placing one on each side of the patient’s hand. The primary purpose of the gesture was to mimic the impossible human touch—the sensation of holding a loved one's hand—providing essential emotional support to those confined and lonely in isolation wards.
The nurses, including Semei Araújo Cunha, also noted that the warm water had a tangible physical benefit: it helped soften cold extremities and increase blood flow. This improved circulation was medically important as it could prevent falsely low readings on blood oxygen level monitors caused by cold hands.
The technique gained rapid praise and was adopted by hospitals worldwide as a form of humanizing care during a global health crisis that necessitated extreme physical separation. It demonstrated how simple, yet profoundly empathetic, solutions could alleviate the immense stress and loneliness experienced by patients separated from their families.

12/09/2025

Click here for your FREE ticket:

Gentle yoga, tai chi, qi gong, breathwork, & relaxation practiced seated, standing, or even lying down.

11/13/2025

MOVEMENT MEDITATION CLASS ONLINE THURSDAY 7pm EST

Feeling stressed, scattered, or low on energy? Our Movement Meditation class is your weekly reset! This nurturing practice blends gentle movement, breathwork, and guided meditation to calm your mind, boost your energy, and restore balance to your body and spirit.

Why join?

Calm: Soothe stress and anxiety with mindful techniques that quiet the mind.

Energize: Invigorate your body with gentle, intentional movements that awaken vitality.

Balance: Cultivate inner harmony to navigate life’s ups and downs with ease.

Regular practice deepens these benefits, helping you feel more grounded, focused, and resilient week after week. Whether you’re new or experienced, this welcoming space is for you.

All proceeds from the November 20th class will benefit a local Donate Life Organ Transplant Team Event to celebrate life and help raise awareness.
please click here to donate: https://givebutter.com/WfeJfr/laelfeist_TeamAlabama

11/13/2025

MOVEMENT MEDITATION CLASS ONLINE TONIGHT 7pm EST

Feeling stressed, scattered, or low on energy? Our Movement Meditation class is your weekly reset! This nurturing practice blends gentle movement, breathwork, and guided meditation to calm your mind, boost your energy, and restore balance to your body and spirit.

Why join?

Calm: Soothe stress and anxiety with mindful techniques that quiet the mind.

Energize: Invigorate your body with gentle, intentional movements that awaken vitality.

Balance: Cultivate inner harmony to navigate life’s ups and downs with ease.

Regular practice deepens these benefits, helping you feel more grounded, focused, and resilient week after week. Whether you’re new or experienced, this welcoming space is for you.

Take the first step today! Preregister by paying online $20/class or HUGE savings as a series: $50 for 5 classes
Venmo -Lewis-363 or cash app $MLewis108 . If you don't have either please consider making a donation via paypal to local nonprofit Clear Light Foundation to help make these programs available to patients and caregivers in the community. Please click link to donate : https://clearlightfoundation.org/donate-to-the-clear-light-society/

Who is Melissa?

Silver-lining-girl at your service...keeping it real and sourcing inspiration and creative solutions, finding deep connection & meaning serving as a wellness and lifestyle coach. Integrative nurse care consultant, Care for the Caregiver Instructor, palliative & hospice care specialist with The Clear Light Foundation.