There are seven key elements that are essential for optimal wellness.

Just like how the visible spectrum of sunlight can be divided into the seven colors of the rainbow, there are seven elements that are integral for the creation of whole health.

All of the elements of holistic self-care are integral to our well-being and based upon natural health principles, cellular biology, and epigenetics.

Through creating a self-care rhythm that integrates each of these dynamic ingredients that are vital for holistic health we can take charge of our wellness.

7 Elements of the Holistic Self-Care Circle

The seven elements of Holistic Self-Care are:

Light: Natural sunlight, light therapy, and color therapy optimize our circadian rhythm, cellular vitality, hormonal balance, immune system, and mood.
Water: Hydration, bathing, and hydrotherapy are vital practices for our body’s physical health, as well as mental, emotional, and spiritual health.
Food: Nutrition through eating a variety of fresh foods that are nutrient rich and minimally processed is vital for cellular energy, fitness endurance, gut health, and whole body wellness.
Nature: Getting outdoors in all seasons supports our holistic wellness by attuning our body to the natural cycles of the solar year, getting beneficial fresh air, and grounding with the electromagnetic energy of the earth.
Movement: Natural and joyful movement practices are essential for increasing the flow of energy through our bodies, calming the mind, and increasing longevity.
Community: Nurturing healthy relationships, giving to others, and seeking community resources are all positive ways to enhance our self-care through positive social connections.
Rest: Sleep, meditation, and resting are powerful ways in which our whole being can experience restoration and rejuvenation.

Each element has powerful benefits for our body, mind, and spiritual wellness and can be harnessed for therapeutic benefits.

Through conscious awareness of these 7 elements in our life, we can see which ones we need to increase in a day, which ones we are out of balance on, and where to focus our energy for holistic self-care.

Together, they make a Holistic Self-Care system that encourages daily healthy habits and a sustainable wellness lifestyle.

Simple practices from each element can be done each day to support our daily self-care, while more advanced practices of each kind can be done weekly, monthly, seasonally, or whenever you choose.

Holistic Self-Care is flexible and adaptable for people of all ages, abilities, and stages of life, as the 7 steps are essential for all life to thrive.

This is an empowered method of wellness that supports healthy living while deepening our connection to nature, self, and community.