by | Sep 27, 2016 | Michelle Alva Blog
In my past, it has been a struggle to be able to trust someone and accept myself completely. Growing up with two brothers, somehow the message I got growing up was that girls were supposed to be “nice” and this taught me to be quiet and¬†not stand up for...
by | May 17, 2015 | Michelle Alva Blog
Sensuality refers to “experiencing pleasure through the senses.” Have you ever felt the pleasure of a peacock feather lightly brushed over your body? When you stroke a feather over your skin it causes you to heighten your sense of wherever you are being...
by | Dec 20, 2014 | Michelle Alva Blog
Stress is a perception that we are in danger, that something or a situation is of danger, unsafe and threatening to us. Our body is perfectly designed to move us away from things, situations, people and places in our lives that are dangerous and make us feel unsafe so...
by | Dec 16, 2013 | Michelle Alva Blog
DO YOU FEEL STRESSED OUT DURING THE HOLIDAYS? A recent survey of more than 14,000 people by TripAdvisor revealed that about 40% of people will travel during the holidays? People are driving, flying and making plans for family from out of town to join. This means added...
by | Jan 30, 2013 | Michelle Alva Blog
DO YOU REALLY HAVE TOO MUCH STRESS, OR JUST NOT ENOUGH Play and Pleasure In Your Life? Did you know play is actually a great way to relieve stress and get to know yourself and someone else? Plato said “You can discover more about a person in an hour of...
