As always, I've got lots to share. But I'll ease in with a little self-disclosure....
We all have moments when we feel overwhelmed, and whether it's conscious or not, we make a choice. The overwhelm is uncomfortable so we can either shut it down (check out, numb out, or distract in all the ways) or go into thinking overdrive (get anxious or reactive, ruminate, rant, catastrophize, you name it). But sometimes we open door number three and remind ourselves that there are tools and resources we can use to settle down and get curious about what's actually happening. I had one of those moments a few days ago…
How is 2026 feeling so far? Here’s what I’ve been hearing a lot of lately: There is so much noise and so much to pay attention to, that I can't focus on my goals so I just check out.
In order to stop spinning and focus, you have to find a way to take a pause. You have to calm things down for a minute and give your mind something to engage with that won't lead to more spinning. And the place to start is always with your body.
Your mind often lives in the past and future. But your body lives in the present….
Somatic Immersion starts in 5 days and I have 3 fantastic incentives for you: 1 free month of Your Yoga, discounted individual yoga therapy sessions and a donation to Movement in Refuge on your behalf. Join me!
Read MoreMy new 6-week series, Somatic Immersion: A Yoga Therapy Journey, starts next Tuesday, October 7!!!
I'll be working with some of the frameworks I use in my individual and group yoga therapy sessions. Last week I shared a bit about yoga therapy and self-compassion and this week I'll share how to bring "parts work" into your yoga practice. I hope you'll join me for the upcoming Somatic Immersion!
My new 6-week series, Somatic Immersion: A Yoga Therapy Journey, starts Tuesday, October 7!!! I'll be working with some of the frameworks I use in my individual and group yoga therapy sessions. Last week I shared a bit about how to refine your approach to your fight, flight, and freeze responses and this week I'll share a bit about the role self-compassion (or lack of) plays in our well-being. If these concepts resonate with you, I hope you'll join me for the upcoming Somatic Immersion!
Read MoreMy new 6-week series, Somatic Immersion: A Yoga Therapy Journey, starts October 7! If you've considered exploring individual yoga therapy sessions or you've done them in the past and would like a "tune-up", this course may be the perfect option. Over the next 3 weeks, I'll be writing to you about the frameworks I use in my individual and group yoga therapy sessions so you can decide whether now is a good time to jump in.
Read MoreHere's where we're going today - feel free to scroll down accordingly:
1. Jon Batiste inspo on freeeeeedom
2. Somatic Immersion: A Yoga Therapy Journey
3. A new podcast episode
Here's where we're going today :
1. A brief catch up on what's going on in my world
2. Pranic Flow:Yoga, Breathwork and Meditation for Your Energy Body
3. Two new podcast episodes