I wanted to let you know I’ve been there, disconnected from my body, the ramped negative self-talk, pushing down and repressing my feelings, totally living in my head, and not trusting my gut instincts, doubting myself constantly while looking for approval, advice and validation from others. What if there was another way? What if I…
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What would you say in a love note to your body? Here are some ideas of how to start your note if you haven’t spoken to your body in a while. I’m sorry I haven’t been listening to you but I am here now….. I want to be your friend can we start again …..…
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There is something different about the months when we change season; they are periods of transition and transformation. In March, all of nature is heavy with seeds and emergence of new life. It is as if every tree is about to burst into bloom. 🌱 It is also a time of integration as we prepare…
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In my 8 years of holding womxns circles I’ve always found that the most transformative experiences take place when I provide participants with several different modalities to process and access their feelings. A blend of ritual, meditation, dance, journaling and group sharing fosters a process for holistic healing, creativity and expression. Daily for the rest…
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1. The Body Is Not an Apology: The Power of Radical Self-Love – Sonya Renee Taylor 2.Women’s Bodies, Women’s Wisdom: Creating Physical and Emotional Health and Healing– Christiane Northrup
3.When the Body Says No: The Cost of Hidden Stress– Gabor Maté 4.The Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind, and Body in the Healing of Trauma…
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As we approach Valentines day tomorrow, and the Hallmark holiday of Love I find myself reflecting on what life would be like if we all lead our lives from the space of our hearts? A number of years ago I read Marriane Williamsons book a Return to Love, in it she writes: “Love is what…
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Did you know that strong emotions have an immediate effect on our breathing? Emotions can alter many of the most important characteristics of normal breathing. Depending on the emotion, we may breathe faster, sigh, gasp, or even stop breathing altogether. The good news is that each of us can influence our emotional reactions through breath…
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What does “come home to your body” mean to you? At some point we have all struggled with body image, body acceptance and loving our body. One way that we can return to trusting our body’s wisdom is by unpacking our beliefs about our body. Here is a reflection question for you to ponder. What…
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Tune into your heart space with these Affirmations. Say them to yourself out loud: I am worthy of unconditional loveI accept and love myself fullyI welcome love into my life Love surrounds and guides meI live my life in alignment with my heart Repeat morning and night
Take a minute and do a short heart-centering practice with me. Start by sitting quietly for a few minutes with your hands on your heart. Place your hands In prayer pose at the center of your chest or one hand on top of the other at your heart. Gently closing your eyes. Bring your breath…
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