Mindfulness is an ancient discipline of bringing one's attention to experiences occurring in the present moment. Mindfulness practice develops awareness and alleviates suffering. Jon Kabat Zinn who popularized Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction in North America, defines mindfulness as “a state of moment to moment to moment, non-judgmental … [Read more...]
Kaizen – The Art and Science of Continuous Improvement
February 1, 2018 by
KAIZEN has two meanings. In Sanskrit, kaizen means, renew the heart and make it good. Kaizen is also a Japanese philosophy and system of continuous improvement...Kai meaning "change", "renew", "reform" and Zen meaning "good", "virtue". A literary translation of kai-zen is "betterment" that focuses on doing more with less which we, in the West, have … [Read more...]
This Holiday Season, Think: Easy for Me and Easy for You! 10 Mindfulness Tips for a Happy Holiday Season
December 5, 2017 by
If, as the holiday season approaches, you feel waves of anxiety and depression and wish it were over before it’s begun, perhaps it’s time for a re-think. Re-thinking your relationship to the holiday season creates an opportunity to design a happier, healthier, holiday experience – one that is based on your values, rather than on old-time, ragged … [Read more...]
How Highly Sensitive People can Conquer Overwhelm and Depletion and Leverage their Special Gifts
October 12, 2017 by
As a Therapeutic Touch teacher and coach, I’ve met a host of highly sensitive people. Deeply empathic and highly intuitive, they tell me they find themselves easily overwhelmed and/or depleted by others and the world around them. Often highly creative, introspective and reflective, many are drawn to the healing arts where their special empathic and … [Read more...]
Remembering Michel and the Birth of the Healing Team
August 8, 2017 by
When I heard that Michel, a former Therapeutic Touch student of mine, was diagnosed with a variety of complex cancers on August 23rd and had been given 3 - 6 months to live, I resolved to do all I could to provide her with comfort and support to the end of her life and the idea of a Healing Team was born. I reached out to my Therapeutic Touch … [Read more...]
Management vs Leadership…A Dance of Head and Heart
July 25, 2017 by
Harmony and productivity result when management and leadership work in partnership, doing things right and doing the right things. Entrepreneurs, artists and other self-governed individuals are both President and CEO of their own enterprise. As President, you lead from the heart to: Develop your personal mission Define your direction … [Read more...]
This Wonderfully Grounded Lightness of Being!
July 18, 2017 by
After years of searching, Natalie shares the breakthrough experience she has had with coaching. “Thank you, Julia, for helping me peel away untold layers of stuff and baggage and never giving up on me when I teetered on the edge of giving up on myself. The blame and difficult memories alive for so long have faded. They are miraculously being … [Read more...]
Heidi’s Story of Transcendence and Healing and the Role of a Healing Team
June 15, 2017 by
In 2011, I learned that I had a brain tumour. I was facing brain surgery and I was terrified! I began seeing a psychotherapist who also offered me Therapeutic Touch® (TT) sessions. I was well aware of the serious risks and possible post-op complications with my surgery and prepared for the worst. I also worked hard at managing my fears by … [Read more...]
Empowering Healers as Leaders and Leaders as Healers
April 28, 2017 by
Project lead for the Therapeutic Touch Network of Ontario’s inaugural CARE 150, Therapeutic Touch Awareness Week, May 1 – 7, 2017, Kaizen Leadership Institute’s founder, Julia von Flotow, is walking her talk when it comes to healers being leaders. Julia believes in “leading the change you want to see in the world”…. change that can make a … [Read more...]
