Soothe Your Mind, Body & Soul

 — "Practicing mindfulness allowed me to pay mind to my emotions, validating them without adding judgment or blame to myself or others." Valeria Teles interviews Alana Cahoon — the author of "Mindfulness, Mantras & Meditations: 55 Inspirational Practices to Soothe the Body, Mind & Soul." Alana Cahoon serves professionals to transform their lives & relationships by creating a solid foundation for workflow and life balance. She assists professionals to strengthen their leadership skills, leap into entrepreneurial endeavors, and to manage transitions. Ms. Cahoon began her studies in Holistic Health at the New York Open Center in NYC, and is certified as a Natural Health Professional with concentration in Nutrition; Reiki Master in several lineages; and Hatha Yoga. One of her fondest moments was organizing the visit of Buddhist Monk & Nobel Peace Laureate, Thich Nhat Hanh.  Her business acumen was formed through a journey of temporary assignments in NYC's corporate offices. She was Manager at the American Business Council in Dubai, UAE; Program Director of one of New York State's technology business incubators; and Marketing Consultant.  One of her business accolades was serving on the grant writing committee that became the recipient of a $6M award. As an artist, Alana has recorded numerous CDs of original music and covers. These can be found on Amazon & iTunes. Her voice has been described as sultry, angelic & bluesy. She is a graphic designer, videographer, photographer, painter, dancer & actress. Her Bachelors Degree in Theatre lead her to NYC where she performed Off-Broadway and in the Jazz & Progressive Rock club circuit. One of her favorite theatrical experiences was going on tour performing Moliere. To learn more about Alana Cahoon and her work please visit: https://www.alanacahoon.com/     — This podcast is a quest for well-being, a quest for a meaningful life through the exploration of fundamental truths, enlightening ideas, insights on physical, mental, and spiritual health. The inspiration is Love. The aspiration is to awaken new ways of thinking that can lead us to a new way of being, being well.