Melanee’s Deep Dive into Self-Care with Yoga & Nutrition
Meditation: Letting Go
A guided 12-minute meditation led by Melanee Cooper to help you let go and accept your current state without judgment. Emphasis is placed on radical acceptance, acknowledging emotions without attachment, and filling the body with healing light.
Brain Boosting Mushrooms
Nothing compares to the joy of gathering fresh, local ingredients from a farmers' market. This Vegan Caesar Salad recipe, with a medley of brain-boosting mushrooms, roasted butternut squash, and juicy pomegranate seeds, offers a delightful blend of flavors while supporting your body and mind.
Letting Go of Illusions
In shedding the roles imposed by society, I embraced transformation—much like the snake in the Chinese zodiac, shedding its old skin. This journey of letting go has revealed that peace isn't about perfection or control; it's about surrendering to the present moment and allowing our truest selves to emerge. Ready to embrace your own transformation?
Meditation: Embracing Flow & Openness
An 8-minute meditation led by Melanee Cooper to get in sync with the flow of your life.
Recipe: Raspberry Chia Chocolates
Just in time for Valentine’s Day, share something healthy, sweet and homemade from the heart. These Raspberry Chia Chocolates are the perfect blend of rich, indulgent chocolate and bright, tangy raspberries—plus, they’re packed with wholesome chia seeds for a little added nourishment.
Awakening Self-Love
For many of us, mid to late life marks a profound turning point. After decades of nurturing others, we arrive at a moment where the question arises: What would happen if we turned all that love and care inward? This is the time to honor ourselves fully, embracing the wisdom, courage, and grace gained from life’s journey. It’s an invitation to reawaken self-care—not as an indulgence but as a vital act of self-love.
Recipe: Golden Milk Nourishing Brew
Golden Milk is a comforting, vibrant drink packed with health benefits, including anti-inflammatory and immune-boosting properties. Learn how to prepare this warm, golden elixir to soothe, relax, and renew.
Meditation: Metta Loving-Kindness
The "Metta Loving-Kindness Meditation" by Melanee Cooper guides you through cultivating feelings of love, kindness, and compassion for themselves and others.
Meditation: Awakening to your Authentic Self
This guided meditation invites participants to start the New Year by shedding old identities, societal expectations, and limiting beliefs to connect with their authentic selves. It begins with grounding exercises to focus on the present moment, followed by a visualization where layers of external roles, societal labels, self-beliefs, and attachments are gently released.
What does it mean to Awaken?
Awakening is a lifelong journey of aligning with your true self, shedding fear and doubt, and embracing your wholeness. Through stillness, profound change, and connection to nature, you can unlock clarity, peace, and purpose. Nosara, Costa Rica, a sanctuary in a Blue Zone, offers the perfect setting for transformation.
Recipe: Açaí Lotus Bowl
This Açaí Lotus Bowl recipe is a vibrant, delicious, and customizable smoothie bowl perfect for breakfast or a mid-day treat. Made with frozen açaí, banana, pineapple, coconut and blue spirulina, it's topped with fresh fruits, granola, and optional edible flowers for a touch of elegance.
Recipe: Pomegranate Mocktail
Enjoy the adaptogenic benefits of ashwagandha with the antioxidants of pomegranate, and a dash of Vitamin C – perfect for a calming yet vibrantly flavored beverage. A delicious way to unwind – drink to your health!