Personal Growth & Discovery
2020 Summer SolsticeOn Saturday, June 20th, the northern hemisphere will officially welcome the first day of astronomical summer known as Summer Solstice. At roughly 2:44 pm PDT, the sun will reach its northernmost point in the sky.… Read now | Global Wellness Day 2020The Wellness of WE – Global Wellness Day Every day is Global Wellness Day at CIVANA and that tends to encompass a personal journey. Today feels like a good day to remember something that inspires… Read now | At Home Full Moon CeremonyIf you are unable to join in celebratory circle with us at CIVANA, fear not. You can still enjoy your own ceremony wherever you are in the world. A fair bit may be surfacing for… Read now | Mindful Media Consumption & Family in Times of UncertaintyBy: ADRIANNA COSTA, CORRESPONDENT, WEATHER CHANNEL'S LOCAL NOW Follow her stories at @AdriannaCosta and @LocalNow From the perspective of a seasoned journalist, what advice might you give on conscious media consumption as it pertains to… Read now | Create Your Own Gratitude & Intention CirclesRituals are part of the human fiber. From the earliest periods of human interaction, tribes have engaged in rituals that help mark the passing of significant events and emphasize our shared experiences. With fewer and… Read now | Explore the Wildlife of the Sonoran DesertBY: DEBBY LARSEN, TUCSON LIFESTYLE HOME & GARDEN EDITOR AND CONTRIBUTING WELLNESS GUIDE. Into the Wild…. Wildlife Guests of CIVANA have the unique opportunity to explore the beauty of the Sonoran Desert through guided hikes,… Read now | Manifest with the MoonBY THE CIVANA WELLNESS GUIDES Humans have been living by lunar cycles for centuries. Moon rituals and sacred practices have been documented in countless cultures across Babylonia, Egypt, India, Native American Tribes, and more. The… Read now | Better Sleep Within Reach: Breathing & Meditation RitualsBY AMANDA GRANT, CIVANA CHIEF WELLNESS OFFICER A good night of sleep is so important for your health, wellbeing and the prevention of diseases. Good sleep helps to reduce stress and inflammation in addition to… Read now | Easy At-Home Ways to Quickly DestressBY AMANDA GRANT, CIVANA CHIEF WELLNESS OFFICER Reframe A sustainable tool for long-term resilience The body’s natural stress response can sometimes get a bad wrap. Taking a cue from Kelly McGonigal’s 2013 TED Talk, become… Read now | Cleansing Your Space – Smudging RitualBY THE WELLNESS GUIDES OF CIVANA The art of smudging is an ancient spiritual ritual for purification, dispelling negative energy and improving mood and can easily be incorporated into your weekly routine or meditative practice.… Read now |