Let’s Talk Trauma
Being made fun of
Do you remember a time you were made fun of? Maybe even bullied? Regardless of how you label those experiences, most of us can remember a time when someone in our peer group a teacher, or even a family member intentionally or unintentionally made fun of something we...
Not Enough…
Not enough... Have you ever heard the phrase "not enough" or "not good enough?" Perhaps it was a friend sharing over coffee, or maybe it was an uncomfortable feeling in your body accompanied by an inner voice telling you that you don't belong or aren't good enough....
Feeling Unsafe
Do you resonate with the notion of encountering an eerie energy in a particular space? It's like stepping into a room and sensing that something is amiss. Although you may not always pinpoint the exact cause, the feeling is undeniably present. What if, instead of...
Dealing with the Loss of a Pet
I lost my beloved pet this week. Winston came into my life as a little kitten, rescued with his two brothers from underneath bleachers at a soccer field. He was the good-spirited leader of the three musketeers. Curious and alert and always up for more food and...
Yoga Nidra and Dealing with Anxiety
Do you ever experience a sense of dread when faced with writing an email or attending a weekly meeting? You may notice a lump in your throat and a heavy feeling in your chest. My friends and I call this feeling "The Cauliflower," although I'm not sure why. Despite my...
Focusing on Intention
The term "trauma" is commonly used nowadays. Initially, it may bring to mind physical injuries sustained during an accident. However, trauma can also be caused by an experience that shocks the body without leaving any visible scars. Such experiences can occur during...
Focusing on Joy
Last week's group practice focused on ‘Joy.’ What does that have to do with trauma, you might wonder? We all have experienced situations where we have felt frightened about something that potentially can bring us much joy. Our body tenses up, the breath shortens. Our...
Yoga Nidra for Sleep
Have you had trouble falling asleep? Is your mind racing as soon as your head hits the pillow? The brain is still processing the day. Everything that went well, and especially when feeling disappointed over the outcome of a plan, meeting, or maybe just a conversation...
Trauma in the body & Yoga Nidra
Often the symptoms our body presents are dismissed or put on the shelf to be cared for later in our busy day-to-day lives. You can feel disconnected from yourself, have sleep difficulty, chronic pain, or experience an overly active mind. Sometimes you can be unsure...
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