“When wind enters the body, it is believed to disrupt the smooth flow of Qi, which is the vital energy that circulates throughout the body. Qi is responsible for maintaining the harmonious functioning of organs, tissues, and systems. When the flow of Qi is obstructed or imbalanced, it can lead to symptoms of illness or discomfort.”
Read MoreWhen you see someone who is taking excellent care of themselves, and also holding strong boundaries in order to do so, remember that self-care isn’t selfish. It creates health, well-being, and the resilience required to live long healthy lives in Crestone. The best health care is self-awareness and self-care.
Read MoreSoon, we will all need each other more and more. Prepare by grounding, slowing down, and creating a routine that provides healthy pacing. An opening into the multidimensional world that is here for us, to guide us and to help us guide others.
Read MoreBe impeccable with your word
Do not take anything personally
Do not make assumptions
Always do your best
I can’t say enough about the importance of hydration while living in the high mountain desert of Crestone, Colorado. Hydration is notably necessary for optimal physical health, but dehydration will also affect our moods.
Read MoreLet’s face it…a lot of people leave Crestone because they were unable to navigate the vortex. It’s also a challenging place to live at elevation, and such a distance from the places where we receive medical care and services. For my own balance, I have had to engage all my mental health and wellness practices in order to feel in balance both physically and emotionally here.
Read MoreOn Saturday June 9, 2022, at the SYSTAR (Symposium on Yoga Therapy and Research) Conference in Chicago, Crestone, Colorado and Conway, Massachusetts resident, Gina Barrett, was awarded the 2022 International Association of Yoga Therapist SEVA award for holistic trauma support at the border of Texas and Mexico.
Read MoreOn Saturday June 9, 2022, at the SYSTAR (Symposium on Yoga Therapy and Research) Conference in Chicago, Crestone, Colorado and Conway, Massachusetts resident, Gina Barrett, was awarded the 2022 international Association of yoga therapist SEVA award for holistic trauma support at the border of Texas and Mexico.
Read MoreThe International Association of Yoga Therapists, with the support of Give Back Yoga Foundation, recognized Regina Barrett, C-IAYT, for her work in bringing yoga therapy to asylum seekers and new immigrants at the U.S. border.
Read MoreOn Saturday June 9, 2022, at the SYSTAR (Symposium on Yoga Therapy and Research) Conference in Chicago, Crestone, Colorado and Conway, Massachusetts resident, Gina Barrett, was awarded the 2022 international Association of yoga therapist SEVA award for holistic trauma support at the border of Texas and Mexico.
Read MorePhoenix Rising Yoga Therapy is a body mind modality that can create lasting changes that relieve suffering such as pain, trauma symptoms, PTSD, anxiety and depression. I share some home practices that have proven to be very effective.
Read MoreAn interview with Give Back Yoga about yoga at the U.S.-Mexico Border, the motivation behind this movement and the impact of the Sembrando Salud Mental (Cultivating Mental Health) program.
Read MoreWhat fate awaits asylum seekers now, as Trump continues to deport traumatized families back to their countries of origin, where they fled for their lives. Global trauma escalates, while the US border remains closed. Overcrowding in refugee camps and detention centers can only end
badly with the spread of the corona virus on the rise. Let us remember why our global brothers and sisters are politely knocking on our door for asylum.
Read MoreIn the U.S., one in three women and one in six men experience some form of contact sexual violence in their lifetime. With sexual assault cases very present in the media, trauma is being reactivated in those who have had similar experiences. You see, trauma never really goes away. In order to function in the world, those who experience trauma learn self-soothing techniques. The bodies’ natural response is to tense up, hold the breath, avoid what activates the past trauma or go numb. Fortunately, there is another way to transform these unpleasant responses.
Read MoreThis article brings awareness and sensitivity to Tantra teachers and all practitioners who are unaware that there could be someone who identifies as transgender among their students or clients. Although I wrote this article primarily for sex and Tantra educators, it includes language that is helpful to all who are teaching the general public.
Read MoreYes, it’s true: intimacy is about more than just sex. But the physiological and psychological benefits of investing time and attention on your sex life can do wonders when it comes to rekindling intimacy in your relationship.
Read MoreSacred space. A time to feel nourished and supported by women. A place to counsel, reflect, share, act, and create together. A force to be reckoned with, expressing courage and love simultaneously.
A grounded, yet light, fierceness that is hard to miss or to overstep. Union. This is what is possible when we enter the Women’s Body Temple and embody the Divine Feminine.
Harmony between partners is the best possible vibration for conception. The level of harmony during conception actually influences the makeup of a child’s DNA. There are many practices available to heal the emotional wounding in the heart. If you are struggling with heart ache or sadness ...
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