In my early days of anatomy training I learned about the diaphragm as a skeletal muscle: its origins, insertions, and actions, and how it moves like a pump when I breathe. Anatomy teaches us individual parts, and it can be easy to imagine that one part of the body can move independently, that one limb […]
Science and the Spiritual Path
Years ago, I read a powerful interview with the Dalai Lama where he was asked what he would do if science ever disproved a belief from Buddhism. His response was that Buddhism would have to change. I’ve never forgotten that. I love the thought that spiritual practices can collaborate with scientific findings. It wasn’t all […]
Interoception and Mindful Touch
Traditional Reiki is powerful all on its own, but when it’s combined with a bit of fascia awareness and nervous system understanding, we can improve its effectiveness in just a few simple ways. How? One way is to incorporate interoceptive practices into gentle touch techniques. Why? There are many reasons! But here are a few […]
Fascia-Informed Reiki is Back!
Fascia-Informed Reiki is a 3-part series beginning on March 16th, 2025. You are invited to attend all three full day workshops, or if you resonate with 1 or 2 of the levels only, you are most welcome to attend single workshops as stand-alone courses. For full detailed information on each of the workshops click the […]
Fascia-Informed Reiki: Level 1 ~ Trauma-Informed Touch and the Fascia Upgrade
Fascia-Informed Reiki is a 3-part series beginning on March 16th, 2025. You are invited to attend all three full day workshops, or if you resonate with 1 or 2 of the levels only, you are most welcome to attend single workshops as stand-alone courses. What is Fascia-Informed Reiki? Gentle touch practices have been around for […]
Inside Out Yoga Adjustments
Often when we hear the term “yoga adjustment” we picture something hands on, externally focused, and with the overall intention of fixing something that’s gone wrong in a yoga pose. Taking a good look at the wonderful world of fascia means approaching yoga poses in a backward and inverse way from what we are used […]
Whole Body Hydration
Did you know that almost all biological tissues are viscoelastic? What’s that mean? In simplistic terms it means we are soft-matter beings. It also means we are highly adaptable creatures. Our bodies are built to be resilient. We are soft, round, and squishy for a really good reason. Think of a squishy toy that you […]
8-week Vagal Toning and Brain Training Challenge!
In an attempt to keep the wave of inspiration going from the recent Mindfulness Meditation Teacher Training I am creating an 8-week vagal toning and brain training challenge for you all! You will receive your exercise every Monday to try out for the week. Each exercise I chose will be based on something we learned […]
Functional Yoga for Art Lovers
Did you know that proprioceptive training can reduce neck pain and tension? Since I’ve been spending more time on artwork lately, I’ve also been spending more time looking down than my body is used to. This has led to an increase in neck and shoulder tension. And because I want to be painting for […]
Nurturing Joy through Mindful Somatic Breathwork
Have you ever watched a baby move and play, content and exploring their world? If you observe their fingers and toes curl and reach, the look of fascination on their faces, it’s clear that being inside a body is meant to be pleasurable. So, where does that embodied pleasure go as we grow up? As […]
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