How Can We Receive More Support?
“Inviting your body to gently let go will allow you to receive more support.” This is something close to what my yoga teacher said this...
On Power and Control
I recently had a major revelation. That somewhere locked deep in my body, my unconscious mind, was a belief that if I let go of control,...
Remember the Exhale
I write a lot about connection. True connection that nourishes us: our bodies, our hearts, as well as our relationship with the earth. A...
Embodiment: Teachings from Redwood
This past weekend I journeyed to visit the Redwoods in Northern California. I hadn’t visited them for 10 years and was immediately taken....
The Power of Craniosacral Work during Liminal Times
"Worms will not eat living wood where the vital sap is flowing; rust will not hinder the opening of a gate when the hinges are used each...
Hollow Bones
Photo by Artem Mishukov I woke up this morning with the words “Hollow Bones” ringing in my ears. I had been dreaming about old, jagged...
St. John's Wort: Summer Light
St. John's Wort (SJW) has long been associated with the summer time and peak solar energy. Traditionally, it is said to be most potent if...
Healing Ourselves in a Wounded World
With rampant violence and fear in our world today, it can be really difficult to find center and peace in our bodies and minds. Living in...
Spring Weeds - Medicine All Around Us
Harvesting cleavers Here in Portland, OR the earth is truly waking up from Winter Slumber. New growth is blanketing the ground, flowers...
Spring Equinox: Exploring Balance
As we arrive at the spring equinox, we are hovering in momentary balance between day and night, light and dark. These two forces of...