2023 – My Bella Health

Bella talks about her love of dogs and flower arranging, and reads a mindfulness meditation written by Thich Nhat Hanh from his book “Peace is Every Step”.

In this video, taped at Whale Park in Cannon Beach, Oregon, the therapy team of Tommy the Schipperke and Bella the human celebrate their victorious re-certification as a dog therapy team by Pet Partners. Bella discusses the different types of therapy dogs and what training is required for each. She also reads an inspirational piece about what dogs bring out in people and why that is beneficial.

Dr. Box talks about her Therapy Dog Tommy. She also talks about the importance of doing T’ai Chi Chih and Yoga, both of which she teaches, and she invites you to contact her to get private instruction. Finally, she reads a quote from Buddhist Monk Thich Nhat Hanh.

In this video Bella takes us on a Mindfulness Urban Forest Bathing Walk, during which she encourages you to engage your senses to experience the healing aspects of a walk in the woods.

Dr. Box talks about the form of T’ai Chi she teaches is called T’ai Chi Chih, originated by Justin Stone. She also demonstrates some movements and talks about Justin Stone. She discusses the time she met him in Albuquerque, New Mexico and the movement correction he gave her.

Dr. Box talks about cultural differences when it comes to self esteem. She also shares some writings by the Dalai Lama intended to be read in the morning every day.

Bella announces she has become certified to teach yoga and talks about the typical things she does in a yoga session, such as breathing exercises (pranayama), poses (asanas) and shavasana at the end.

In this video Dr. Box talks about the type of Gratitude Practice that she does that is backed up by neuroscience to increase well being and happiness.

In this newsletter Bella discusses the deaths of her beloved 14.5 year old Corgi Grace and 10 days later her nearly 94 year old father, and her empowering decision to have her own memorial service for her father, as she is estranged from the rest of her family. Bella also discusses some techniques she is using to assist with her grieving process, such as Progressive Relaxation.

Bella guides us through a Mindfulness Meditation activating the 2nd Chakra, our creativity center.

Year: 2023