Revive Your Natural Energy

Specialty: Wellness

Aqiylah Collins, Balance and Energy Coach,

Bio: Aqiylah Collins studied Faith & Healing Practices at Marylhurst University, earned credentials in Reiki, Self Care, and Chaplaincy, and trained at the Institute for Integrative Nutrition and Columbia University Teachers College where she received board certification in both Holistic Health Counseling and Integrative Nutrition. In contrast to how she felt when she was younger, she now enjoys balance, amazing health, and natural energy.

Aqiylah is a Muse who says "the ability to live free of pain, discomfort and illness is a conscious choice I make every day. The desire to live in authenticity is one that inspires my commitment to now only my own continued wellness, but to yours as well."

Revive Your Natural Energy

Each season signals a change in work, school, family, and community responsibilities and culminates in an unspoken, upward push to accomplish more. When you are in this cycle, it's not uncommon to feel lethargic, disconnected, unfocused, unfulfilled and wondering how you're going to make it.

Personal, work and business goals, plans, and expectations are important. But the truth is that they can and will continue to be set, revised, and recalculated long after you flip the page on the calendar.

Do you rely on coffee and/or energy drinks to get through the day?

Does your to-do list make your head spin?

Are you unintentionally missing appointments, deadlines, or special occasions?

Do you feel rundown, exhausted or confused?

Does it feel like the days are just whipping by you?

Can't remember the last time you turned down a project?

These are good indicators of depleted energy reserves. The body communicates in many ways. By honoring the body's sacred wisdom, you can tap into a wellspring of abundant natural energy. Here are some ways to help get you started:

1. Laugh.
Seriously. Besides lifting the spirits, laughter promotes deep breathing. No need to laugh at anything in particular, simply find a laughter partner (children are great at this!) and start chuckling. Afterwards, relax by focusing on your natural breathing rhythm.

2. Move.
Moving your body sends oxygen to the muscles, tissues, and cells! Keep it simple: stretch, do a few yoga poses, jump rope, walk the dog, rake the leaves … whatever 'moves' you, literally.

3. Visualize.
Find a quiet place to relax. Close your eyes gently and envision your body being filled up with a healing light, enveloping and permeating every single cell with warmth and brilliance until your entire body glows radiantly within and without. You feel contented, safe and strong.

4. Eat.
Focus on whole foods - fruits, vegetables, nuts, seeds, grains, healthy oils, grain-fed meats and water. Starting with a good, nutritious breakfast means less hunger, consistent energy, and better choices throughout the day.

5. Release.
Let go of chaos, negativity and self-limiting beliefs. Practice saying 'no'. Create time for rejuvenation - turn off the phone, TV and computer for an evening, schedule a regular massage, soak in a luxurious bubble bath, or enjoy a simple, quiet weekend getaway.

Knowing the steps only helps if you are willing to take them. Begin by choosing to take one step today. Build by choosing to expand. Continue and release the energy that is in you!

Contact: Aqiylah Collins

Vancouver, Washington

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