We were invited by Joseph Lemieux, a man on Michael's Men's team, to participate in a semi-private couple's retreat that was going to be filmed for a documentary.  We were blown away when we found out he was co-leading with Alexandra Roxo, a beautiful and powerful priestess/goddess/queen who I met just 2 years ago. They had connected us with the producers who shared the intention of the show, which was to create an opportunity for couples to connect. Beloved producer Katie showed up with the camera crew to document our thoughts going into the weekend, as we prepared for our drive. Our thoughts on this? We were looking forward to a weekend getaway and an opportunity to love on our relationship since running business together had posed some challenges.

Going into this experience, we share that our intention was to foster a deeper connection but had no idea what that was going to look like. As we arrived to the gorgeous retreat home, we met the other young Australian couple who were quite new to the work. Through connecting exercises, breath work, vocalizing myself through screams, cries, and laughter, reliving how it was when we met and what we love about each other, out relationship received the nurturing we didn't even know was so necessary.

To sum up what I got out of the weekend, I received incredible guidance around being 100% authentic and real with all the suppressed emotions I hadn't even realized I was hiding. 

I'll be honest...I'm kinda nervous to see how the production team will capture a 3 day retreat into 1 hour. However, I know that the value I got out of this experience is so worth it. I feel set free, liberated from so many stored emotions. My relationship with Michael feels so golden and I am already witnessing how this work is deepening my connection to my clients and their healing process.

To get a taste of Alexandra Roxo's magic, I highly encourage you to try out her masterclass on "How To Embody Your Feminine Fire". I am committing to a 40 day practice. I am barely on day 2 and am feeling exhilarated by the benefits already. Ladies, get your feminine fire on!

Photo from https://blog.131method.com/seed-cycling-for-hormone-balance/

HOW TO INCORPORATE SEED CYCLING?

​You can add the seeds to smoothies, breakfast bowls, salads, soups, and my favorite is on top of an avocado. I prefer to grind them in a coffee grinder to create a powder.

HOW HAS SEED CYCLING HELPED ME?

Integrating seed cycling, with vaginal steaming, abdominal massage, herbal teas, a healthy diet, and movement has completely changed my relationship to my cycle.

I used to have very painful periods with monthly cramps, lower back pain, mood swings, headaches, and am so grateful to share that my cycles are now pain-free.

We have both found it super helpful in just about everything we do, whether it is a work project, difficult conversation, a trip, or an experience. This is a tool that has helped us maintain our vision and hold our context. We love recommending this to anyone who is looking for support around staying focused and wanting to create magic in their lives.

According to doctors, 75% of Americans are chronically dehydrated. Dehydration has truly become an epidemic. 

“60 percent of our bodies is composed of water, 75 percent in our muscles, 85 percent in our brains, it’s like oil to a machine,” explained Dr. Roberta Lee. 

So how do we know when we're dehydrated? Our body lets us know when we experience:

• Headaches or migraines
• Cramps
• Fatigue
• Constipation or other digestive issues
• Not peeing or having bright yellow, smelly urine
• Dry mouth, lips, or skin
• Rapid breathing

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It's no wonder so many people are suffering from health issues.

Even though the general suggestion is 8 cups a day, we all have such different body types and lifestyles. The equation that has resonated the most with me is: HALF YOUR WEIGHT IN OUNCES (minimum). Athletes or people who are more physically active will likely need to drink more. 

It is so common to go to a restaurant and receive a glass of water with a meal. However, we recommend to not drink a full glass of water with your food, otherwise, the digestive juices are diluted and it can interfere with the digestion. A sip here and there is fine, but drinking water about an hour before or after food is ideal,  especially first thing in the morning.

After every massage, the first thing we do is offer a glass of room temperature water to our client to support the cleansing process of activating the blood circulation. One of the questions on our massage intake is, how many ounces of water are you drinking per day? That way, we can check in and make sure you are getting enough water in your system. 

Elemental Bottles.14 overlooked benefits of drinking water.  https://www.elementalbottles.com/blogs/news/14-overlooked-benefits-of-drinking-water

NHS Inform. Dehydration - Illnesses and Conditions. Feb. 19, 2019.  https://www.nhsinform.scot/illnesses-and-conditions/nutritional/dehydration