I’ll never forget being in triangle pose – sweating and fighting and working hard to maintain the posture… rigidity spreading from my jaw down to my toes – in a hot Vinyasa class taught by the wonderful Connie Lozano, and she said, “If we don’t have much compassion for ourselves, how much can we extend…
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I am part of something bigger and my presence matters. Somatic Self-Love As we journey through life, we must remember that we are connected to a greater whole. Embracing somatic self-love nourishes our individual well-being and deepens our connection to the world around us. Through present-moment awareness, yoga, and breathwork, somatic self-love helps us attune…
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“Self-love isn’t selfish.” We’ve all heard this phrase, but what does it truly mean, and how does it impact our connections with others and the world around us? In this blog post, we’ll explore the concept of somatic self-love, how it connects us to other people and the land, and its relationship with our nervous system, as…
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Somatic self-love is the experience of self-love alive within your body as you intentionally cultivate a deep, embodied connection with your inner world – physically, emotionally, and energetically. It goes beyond intellectual understanding and connects you to the sensations, feelings, and energy that make up your unique being. Somatic self-love embraces the wisdom of the…
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Somatic self-love is a powerful and transformative practice that invites us to courageously embrace our vulnerability by connecting with our bodies and our emotions. It is through this intentional, embodied connection that we can truly experience the magic within ourselves and cultivate a deeper sense of belonging to the universe. Present and Attuned = Wholehearted…
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Spring is often associated with renewal, growth, and a fresh start, making it an ideal time to embark on a journey of self-love and personal growth through breathwork. Here are some reasons why spring is a particularly fitting season for beginning or deepening a breathwork practice: 1. Renewal and Rebirth Spring is synonymous with the awakening…
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As someone who loves spending time in nature, I feel unhappy with the amount of trash littering hiking trails and other natural spaces. Plastic bottles, food wrappers, and other debris can be unsightly and harm wildlife and damage delicate ecosystems. If you love being surrounded by nature, I’m sure you share my sentiments about the…
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The Pendulation Exercise can foster more somatic self-love by helping you tune into your body’s natural rhythm and develop a more profound sense of connection and appreciation for yourself. By focusing on the natural rhythm of contraction and expansion in the body, the Pendulation Exercise can help you become more attuned to the physical sensations…
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We want to engage our polyvagal system for nervous system regulation because it plays a key role in regulating our physiological responses to stress and promoting a sense of safety and calm in the body. The polyvagal system is a complex nerve network connecting the brain to the body. It is responsible for regulating many…
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Body scan meditation is a practice that involves bringing attention to different parts of the body in a systematic way. It is often used as a relaxation technique and can help individuals become more attuned to the sensations in their bodies. During a body scan meditation, the individual lies down on their back or sits…
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