Rest Is Intelligent Repair In a culture that rewards productivity and endurance, rest is often framed as stopping, stepping away, powering down, doing nothing. But biologically, rest is not passive. It is an active, intelligent process in which the body reallocates energy toward repair, integration, and renewal. When we are able to rest, restoration can […]
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Therapy 2.0: What Healing Can Look Like When Care Is Truly Integrative Reimagining Therapy at The Lotus Center For a long time, therapy was understood as one thing: a weekly conversation focused on symptoms, thoughts, or behaviors. For many people, that kind of therapy is still deeply helpful. But for others, it doesn’t go far
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Let the Snow Slow You Down: A Gentle Grounding Practice There’s something about falling snow that invites the body to soften. Each flake drifts without urgency, reminding us that slowing down can be safe. In a season that often asks us to move faster, do more, and push through, this practice offers something different: permission
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Cold Weather and Depression: Finding Support Through Winter Nature For many people in Utah, winter brings more than snow and colder temperatures; it brings a noticeable shift in mood. Cold weather and depression are closely linked for many individuals, as shorter days, reduced sunlight, temperature inversions, and more time indoors can contribute to low energy,
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10 Ways to Support Your Mental Wellness Going Into 2026 As we turn the final page of 2025, you may feel a quiet longing — not for resolutions or goals, but for steadiness. For clarity. For a way of caring for yourself that feels sustainable and whole. It’s not just about responding to your mental
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A Year-End Letter from Our Founder, Cindy Wasek Dear Lotus Center Community, This year has been one of meaningful growth and transformation at The Lotus Center. We’ve expanded our offerings in ways that allow us to support mind, body, and spirit with even greater depth and intention. We have added talented new providers to our
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A Seasonal Reflection Honoring Your Healing—Past, Present, and Future Healing rarely arrives in a straight line. Most of us discover—often with surprise or tenderness—that healing is a loop, a spiral, a rhythm that rises and falls in its own time. As the year folds into winter, we’re offered a natural pause: a moment to look
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Grief Requires Space, Patience, and Support The holidays often arrive with mixed emotions — soft lights, familiar songs, and celebrations that can feel warm for some and deeply tender for others. For many people, this season also brings up memories, longing, and grief. Whether you’re grieving a loved one, a relationship, a version of yourself,
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