The celestial dance deeply influences our lives, subtly weaving its rhythm into our moods, behaviors, and spiritual growth. The cosmos is not just a spectacle to admire from afar but a living, breathing entity that we are an integral part of. Astrological events, from the ebbs and flows of the moon to the grand ballet…
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As the creator of the somatic self-love approach, I’ve drawn heavily from established theories such as Antonio Damasio’s Somatic Marker Hypothesis and the seminal work of Dr. Bessel van der Kolk. Somatic Marker theory hypothesizes that our emotional experiences leave physiological imprints or ‘markers’ on the body, which influence our future decision-making and emotional responses.…
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In confronting loss or sudden change, we can experience an immense array of emotions – sadness, anger, remorse, and despair, to mention but a few. These feelings and sensations are potent and consuming, often leading to a state of overwhelm. In this post, learn more about grief, how it links all the facets of ourselves,…
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Grief is a profound and deeply personal journey that can invite us into a space of deep self-understanding and compassion. In this journey, we can learn how to grieve gracefully, respecting our feelings so that we can fully love ourselves and experience the life of love in our bodies. Grief can feel overwhelming, but it’s…
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“In the process of feeling our grief, we are, in fact, performing a radical act of embodied love for ourselves.” Daniella Matutes The journey towards somatic self-love is often perceived as a linear, only “good” feelings trajectory: a path that, once embarked upon, leads towards positive self-affirmation and acceptance. This simplifies the complex emotional roadmap…
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Our voyage to embodying self-love and unlocking our creative potential begins with a simple, yet profound truth: self-love is not an abstract concept that solely resides in our minds. Rather, self-love is a tangible, visceral experience that permeates our entire being. It’s a somatic sensation we can nurture and expand. The art of somatic self-love involves alchemizing trapped…
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As I continue to write and talk about Somatic Self-Love, many people have asked the question, “why is it so hard to love myself?” They go onto say, “you talk about the felt-sense of self-love… feeling love for myself as a sensation in my body… I don’t even know what that means. I’m pretty sure…
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The New Moon is a time of beginnings, of setting intentions, and embracing the possibility of renewal. When it falls in the nurturing sign of Cancer, it becomes a potent time for practicing self-care and nurturing our emotional selves. This is an invitation to dive into the waters of somatic self-love, to connect with our…
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Venus Retrograde is a period when Venus appears to be moving backward in its orbit, as observed from Earth. Metaphorically, it represents a time of introspection and reevaluation relating to love, relationships, values, and aesthetics. Even if you don’t ‘believe in astrology’ – we can use the stars as a map to navigate our journey. …
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As someone who has personally experienced childhood sexual abuse and the resulting CPTSD, I know firsthand how overwhelming and confusing the journey of trauma recovery can be… For years, I grappled with flashbacks and relentless reliving of trauma, exploring numerous modalities help – from talk therapy to EMDR. It wasn’t until I discovered breathwork in 2011 that…
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