Did you know that when you experience the emotion of awe that your default mode network quiets? What is the default mode network? The running theory is that the DMN is linked to our sense of self, and when our sense of self quiets we turn our focus toward social collectives and more altruistic goals. […]
Fascia-Informed Reiki Bundles
Welcome to Fascia-Informed Reiki! For those of you joining the certification program after the May 2022 start date you may want to purchase some past content. If you are interested in receiving all 3 certificates you will need to purchase the ‘expanded’ options. When selecting your bundle below, choose the condensed option if you would […]
Myofascial Unwinding: What It Is and Why You Should Do It
What is Myofascial Unwinding? Myofascial unwinding is a term coined by John Barnes to describe a type of physical movement that comes from a higher intelligence which he often describes as a “feeling” (rather than a “thinking”) intelligence. I remember the first time I attended John’s unwinding seminar: I had a sort of epiphany where […]
Mountain Tensegrity
I have a confession to make to you all– I am afraid of heights. Yep, it’s true. And the word “afraid” is an understatement. I’m one of those hikers that slides down a slightly precarious down-slope on her bum while others casually step around me. I’m that hiker inching along on hands and knees […]
My yoga Mantra this week: Smaller, Smarter, Stronger
My dear friend Joanne Sarah Avison said recently that “Fascia loves micro-movements.” It is a timely message. As a yoga therapist I often hear feedback such as “I can’t do yoga because I’m not that flexible.” When did this practice become associated with such extreme ranges of movement that the average person feels they can’t […]
Science of Breath Part 2!
Intuitively, we’ve known for thousands of years that a conscious and intentional breath practice is good. We know by experience that softening into a relaxed breath can help with sleep, counting out 5 or 10 breaths can help soothe an emotional response, and maybe most importantly, we know that settling into a mindful breath […]
Myofascial Yoga And Functional Anatomy
Myofascial Yoga And Functional Anatomy For Yoga Teachers*
Myofascial Anatomy Meets HeartMath!
Are you a yoga or movement facilitator wanting to know more about the fascial system, nervous system regulation, polyvagal theory or how to improve your vagal tone? This 3 hour workshop will be a deep dive into how to use breath and heart rate variability to improve nervous system resilience and your overall state of […]
Safety Protocols for Covid-19
Safety protocols for Covid-19: During these ever-changing times, Covid-19 safety requirements will be fluctuating regularly. Masking and rapid test requirements will be dependant on the current situation for each workshop. At this time, it is unknown what the Covid requirements will be for the remaining hybrid workshops in August and October, but final decisions are […]
The Embodiment Solution
Have you ever had a moment when you felt really grounded, connected to your environment, and fully, authentically yourself? Can you think of the last moment when you were immersed in nature and it filled you with buzzing life force and energy? When feelings would surface, even hard ones like sadness, and it felt okay […]
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