In the fast-paced world of beauty professionals, it’s easy to get caught up in the hustle—serving clients, building a business, and chasing success. But what happens when the pressure takes a toll on your mental health? For certified life coach and meditation teacher Maila Snow, her journey to alignment and empowerment began with one simple truth: she wasn’t feeling good, and she needed a change.
In our recent Stylist Soul Tribe Conversations podcast episode, Maila shares how she transformed her life through meditation, journaling, and nervous system regulation. Here’s a closer look at her journey and the tools she now teaches beauty professionals to create a life and business they love.
From Overwhelm to Awareness
Maila was thriving behind the chair, building a successful business and attracting dream clients. But despite her achievements, she struggled with crippling anxiety and depression. Therapy helped her begin identifying what truly mattered, but it wasn’t until she started journaling and meditating that she began to feel significant shifts.
Her game-changing practice? Writing down daily accomplishments, no matter how small. These lists became a powerful tool for reframing negative self-talk and celebrating progress on even the hardest days.
The Power of Meditation and Nervous System Regulation
For Maila, meditation started as a tool to quiet her racing mind. Over time, it became a cornerstone of her self-care routine. She learned that nervous system regulation—releasing tension stored in the body—was key to feeling grounded and at peace.
“Nervous system regulation helps you get back to neutral,” Maila explains. “Whether it’s through breathwork, intuitive movement, or somatic practices, it’s about tapping into your body and releasing what no longer serves you.”
What is Breathwork, and Why Does It Work?
Breathwork is the only autonomic bodily function you can consciously control, making it a powerful tool for self-regulation. Maila shares how simple techniques like box breathing (inhale for four, hold for four, exhale for four, hold for four) can calm the mind and body in moments of stress.
For more profound healing, guided breathwork sessions allow participants to release emotional baggage, process trauma, and gain clarity. Maila describes it as a transformational experience that connects you deeply with your body’s wisdom.
Living Intuitively and Finding Your Seasons
Maila believes that life is a cycle of seasons:
A season of knowledge: Learning and gaining new perspectives.
A season of implementation: Taking action and applying what you’ve learned.
A season of maintenance: Resting, integrating, and sustaining your growth.
By trusting her intuition, Maila has been able to navigate these seasons with clarity. She encourages others to tune into their inner voice, describing intuition as the connection between your body, higher self, and what’s right for you.
How Beauty Pros Can Start Their Own Journey
Maila emphasizes that even small steps can make a big difference. For hairstylists and beauty professionals feeling overwhelmed, she recommends starting with a 15-minute morning routine:
Meditation: Begin with a short, guided meditation to center yourself.
Breathwork: Practice simple techniques like box breathing to regulate your nervous system.
Journaling: Reflect on what’s on your mind or write down what you’re proud of that day.
These practices are accessible, effective, and can be done in the midst of a busy schedule.
Zenith Meditation Collective: A Guided Path to Healing
To help others simplify their journey, Maila created the Zenith Meditation Collective, a membership program offering weekly meditations, journal prompts, and monthly breathwork sessions. This supportive space allows members to explore self-care with guidance and intention, taking the guesswork out of where to begin.
Maila’s journey from anxiety to alignment is a testament to the power of small, consistent actions. Whether you’re dealing with stress behind the chair or looking to deepen your self-awareness, her story reminds us that healing is possible—and the tools are within your reach.
If you’re ready to explore meditation, journaling, or breathwork, Maila’s membership is a great place to start. You can find more information in the Zenith Meditation Collective.
What’s one small step you can take today to align your life and business? Let us know in the comments!
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