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A somatic process can be likened to going on a nature walk, where one sets out for the sheer goal of exploration, led by a compassionate & supportive guide . Similar to wandering through the woods, the path to healing is non-linear - an important thing to keep in mind.
Somatic therapy, also known as body-based or body-oriented therapy. It's the idea that our bodies are like storage units for all of our unresolved traumas.
Understanding how to apply ATTUNE in our relationships is crucial. By engaging in this work, we create safe spaces for others to authentically express themselves, fostering a ripple effect of support & connection.
ATTUNE is an easy-to-follow roadmap & guide that you can apply when navigating any sort of challenge or difficulty in your day-to-day life. Here’s how the acronym applies to our intrapersonal relationships.
I think it’s safe to say we all want healthy relationships. We want to be with people who truly love us for who we are & who we’re becoming. People that allow us to be the person we need & want to be. People who meet us where we’re at on our journey. And we want to be able to offer all of this in return. Would you agree?
What does embodiment mean to you? It can sometimes be hard to define broadly because it’s active... embodiment is a living experience from deep within, unique to each of us.
When was the last time you had an experience that felt new, nourishing, & nurturing?
Understanding is about recognizing that we’re all uniquely the way we are because of our life experiences & our histories, which differ from person to person. Here’s how you can begin to deepen your understanding of yourself.
Our capacity to navigate life’s ups & downs changes depending on whether our zone is contracted or expanded. Our window of tolerance is either small or large, all depending on a variety of factors — trauma contracts the window, healing expands it.
Are you living life on autopilot? Do you wake up and immediately go into action? Here’s a practice for you.
When we are able and ready to engage in the work and practices that welcome all aspects of ourselves home, we remember and experience ourselves as whole, exactly as we are, in every moment.
This time of year still affects my whole being, even though I'm years removed from the yearly school calendar. There's a shift in late August that signals an ending of summer's freedom, of summer's play…
Have you heard of “June Gloom?”
It's a term used in Southern California for a weather pattern that produces less-than-ideal conditions in early summer.
The era we've been living in reminds us of the importance of self-care. I’m not sure I love this compound word as it suggests that caring for myself is a DIY (or do-it-yourself) endeavour.
You are magic. You were born magic. Some part of you knows this as truth. I know this is true for all beings because when I look deep into the eyes of another human, with an open heart and with love, I can see it.
The transition from one year into the next can spark the urge to set intentions and goals, and to feel into an opportunity for a fresh start. Whether that's your jam or not, I am in full support. I like to take this time to reflect, recognize, and rejoice.
Are you ready? We are very close to approaching the coldest days of the year. How will you navigate winter's hardships and ensure that you celebrate the sacred gifts that come with this season?
The last weekend of October was, for me, a total reset. I dove into three full days of continued training in Relational Somatic Psychotherapy with brand new teachers from the Ryzio Institute and alongside my colleagues, in the sacred circle, we all have come to know and trust.
We are experiencing a natural transition with the change of season. This shift brings us into longer periods of darkness, as the daylight hours lessen.
If there were ever a time to hone in on practices that encourage our body systems to shift from states of panic to peace, it’s now.
So, what exactly is my offering? It is a concoction of various practices. My desire to learn and grow is incessant and with this, comes the need for renewal. Recently, I felt a strong surge for change in regard to where I would be offering my services come the fall.
The Value and Importance of Human Connection. Deep down underneath it all, everyone wants to feel seen and heard, right? Isn’t it our birthright to feel safe and able to communicate freely, and to feel that our messages are clearly received?
After two weeks of a continual buildup of buzzing energy that has been gradually escalating inside of me, my inner state got so intense that I just couldn't contain it. I felt like I was about to burst but in my usual fashion, I just kept on going -until I broke.
Dismantle to Renew.
Release to Reclaim.
Through the Chaos, we go forth!
In the name of Transformation, we move through.
September, it gets me every time. Is anyone else feeling overwhelmed and maxed out these days? This seasonal shift always feels the most dramatic for me.
As the haze of the pandemic continues to gradually lift and summer vibes fuel the air, I am noticing a lingering residue of the mixed emotions born of this past year that I feel we could all benefit from investigating, expressing, processing, and releasing.
In this delicate time of great uncertainty, we are being called, as a species, to step into and stand up for our truths. The universe is extending an invitation.
I haven't paid as much attention to astrology as most do in my circles, and when I talked about the universe, I usually gestured quotations around the word.
As I write to you, I am way up in the clouds, both literally and figuratively. I am only a few short hours away from landing at the Toronto airport after a long flight back from India.
Turn Toward
Turning toward is the way back home to our authentic selves. Our systems will only regulate when we do the work to make the return back to our whole selves, & most importantly, feel safe & supported throughout the process.