Greetings,

There is no “one-size fits all” formula for a perfect Life balance. Life can change from day to day depending upon our responsibilities, priorities and demands. The right balance will be different when we are single or married, have children, start a new career or are nearing retirement.

By strengthening our resiliency, we build a natural defense system against stress that comes in all shapes and forms (health issues, workplace stress, strained family relationships, post-traumatic stress syndrome to name a few). The more accessible our resources are when faced with challenges in our stressful lifestyles, the better our ability to bounce back and regain a sense of normalcy. This holds true whether we are a business executive making crucial decisions, a parent with a sick child or a student studying for final exams.

Move your Mind and Body! Keeping physically active is a key component to a healthy lifestyle. Whether it is exercise at the Gym or on the Yoga mat/chair, breathe life into what you’re doing! By introducing breathing techniques into various forms of exercise, you will focus better on what you are doing and this can become a meditative mind-body experience. Just as your breath relates to your Nervous System, so does meditation, by helping you to slow down and clear your mind; igniting a relaxation response.

Mix it up and have fun! Think Variety, from weight bearing exercises to strengthen your bones (gym and yoga poses), cardio for your heart, lungs and brain (walking – jumping rope – running – cycling) – keep your body guessing – it will love your for it!

Leave the cell phone behind and give yourself the opportunity to see more of the beauty in Life. For those with medical conditions or those who haven’t exercised in a while, it is always recommended that you consult with your physician prior to starting any new exercise routine.

Good News! As we discussed in our previous Summer 2014 Newsletter, we are excited to participate in the upcoming 2014 Peace of Mind Lecture Series presented by FACES (Finding A Cure for Epilepsy and Seizures) in affiliation with NYU Langone Medical Center and its Comprehensive Epilepsy Center. Both Linda Shields and Francesca Caputo will be there on Wednesday, October 15th from 6pm till 8pm. Linda will be presenting this experiential informative workshop and we are honored to extend an invite to come and participate in the workshop – it is for Patients, Parents, Students and Caregivers, just about Everyone! Deep Breathing and Epilepsy! Here’s the link for registration and to learn more about the workshop: https://onlinegiving.nyumc.org/node/65473.

Beyond the Bridge offers Workshops and Classes in both Corporate and Hospital environments as well as Private one-on-one sessions. To learn more about how you can begin to create your own Personal Wellness Toolbox, please contact us by e-mail at BeyondtheBridge@verizon.net, by telephone (917) 837-3652 or through our website www.BeyondtheBridge.com.

May your days be filled with Love, Health, Happiness, Kindness and Balance!

Breathe deeply, Walk daily and Smile!

With Love, Peace and Light,
Linda Shields, Founder