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thoughts on trauma, movement, and society
Mysterious Beautiful You
You are a mystery, why are you trying to be anything else? Identity is a tricky thing. We are all trying to get to know ourselves better, to...
Let your Body tell the story
When working with uncomfortable feelings and sensations we have many options. Listen to your body, let it tell your story and give your mind a...
Contemplating Consumption, Connection, and Unity
Collective Needs When I was in school we were exploring our individual needs and how they influence our capacity to both give and receive in...
Nature as Therapy
Stressed out? Need a way to reset? Did you know that focusing your attention for just 15 minutes on an image of nature decreases rumination, lowers...
5 Ways to Practice Compassion
Do you feel overwhelmed by critical thoughts? Do you constantly judge yourself or feel that no matter what you do, you are never good enough? At...
Redefining unbecoming
Unbecoming to Become As a therapist and yoga teacher I naturally read a lot about yoga psychology. One of the main beliefs in yoga psychology is...
That’s it ‘I am done with mindfulness’
“I am done with mindfulness” A friend of mind recently announced during one of our phone conversations. Immediately I was intrigued. What had...
The second brain – your gut – and its importance to your emotional well-being
Imagine taking probiotics to treat mood disorders or a Doctor asking you about your emotional state when you show up with gastrointestinal issues....
Return to yourself – Underneath our stories there is an inner sanctuary
Remember the entrance door to the sanctuary is inside you. ~Rumi Find your Sanctuary If you had a space where you were ALWAYS greeted with...
Two steps to help you listen to the intelligence of your body
Our bodies offer us a connection to an innate intelligence; this intelligence can lead us to the root of our pain physically, mentally, and...
A simple breathing practice to help you reduce stress
Breathing to Reduce Stress Breathing is unique in that it is both an involuntary bodily process as well as a voluntary process. You can consciously...
Ask for support and reduce your stress
Stress & Support What happened? When did we decide that we should be able to handle everything on our own and that asking for help equates to...