Empowering Hearts

11/08/2024

We all have a choice to care truly for our body, our energy and our emotions . Most of us need self care routines, stretching , emotional release and resilience training . There’s importance in the knowledge and understanding of wellness but the practices teach our bodies how to feel safe , whole again

07/19/2023

🌟 Harnessing the Power of Somatic Techniques 🌟

Today, I want to share with you the incredible power of somatic techniques in transforming our lives and enhancing our well-being. Somatic practices invite us to reconnect with our bodies, tapping into the wisdom they hold and unlocking a whole new level of healing and self-discovery. One practice, in particular, has deeply resonated with me: Progressive Muscle Relaxation (PMR).

Progressive Muscle Relaxation involves intentionally tensing and then releasing different muscle groups in our bodies, promoting profound relaxation and stress reduction. By systematically engaging and relaxing our muscles, we cultivate a heightened awareness of bodily sensations, releasing stored tension and allowing for a profound sense of ease. This practice not only calms our minds but also helps alleviate physical discomfort and emotional stress. Give it a try today: find a quiet space, close your eyes, and gently tense and release each muscle group, from your toes to your head. Experience the empowering effects of reconnecting with your body and embracing the incredible journey of somatic healing. Remember, your body holds the key to profound transformation – it's time to unlock its limitless potential! 🌟💫

05/02/2022

This is the profound truth behind all manifestation:
YOU can be the change to make the world what you want. And it starts by changing YOURSELF.

Of course that begs the question....how do you be the light, love, grace and strength BEFORE they are actually in your life?

This is such a great question and here is how I like to explain it:

ENERGY is everything.

It literally molds our reality.

The vibrations from our thoughts sculpt the physical reality around you.

In other words, our thoughts and feelings create our reality.

This can be a challenging concept to grasp especially if life is pulling you in all different directions, but don't worry!

THIS is why I teach and empower individuals through heartmath and SRI (somo respiratiory integration) . We can educate and read about it all day or find the teachers that can help us fully integrate real energy shifts!
DM me for more info.

“We but mirror the world. All the tendencies present in the outer world are to be found in the world of our body. If we could change ourselves, the tendencies in the world would also change. As a man changes his own nature, so does the attitude of the world change towards him. This is the divine mystery supreme. A wonderful thing it is and the source of our happiness. We need not wait to see what others do.”

- Mahatma Gandhi

04/26/2022

Going towards these uncomfortable feelings might feel foreign to you, but I encourage you to lean into that space. You never know what could be on the other side . 🙏🏼

03/31/2022

Ready for Takeoff —> 6 Week Breathwork Series
Tuesdays 9:30am or 6pm
April 5-May 17 (excluding April 12)

In Person @ Center of Grace
8219 Market Place, Manlius, NY
Zoom available for 9:30am class

No Skill Level or Equipment Required as only the breath and light body movements are suggested. Water bottle recommended. Ages 10 and up

Do you feel built up energy that’s ready to expand or be fully activated? Or are you ready to tap into that energy within to be able to take on what’s next in store for you?
This is exactly the focus through this series as we begin the first 3 classes with calming and grounding exercises to settle and tap fully into your full potential. The last 3 classes focus more on growth, expansion and moving forward with what life has called you to do. We are limitless beings and have access to these incredible tools within to takeoff in a new powerful way!

With this intimate group of seekers we often hear of experiences such as:

*Facing resistance and limiting beliefs vs. truth
*Increasing energy and emotional capacity
*Learning self trust
*Embracing full-on abundance
*Receiving cues from your higher self
*Creating vs. managing outcomes

Each class we will learn at least one breathing type including but not limited to circular breath, 2 part breath, box breath, breath of fire and more. We will utilize multiple techniques such as nostril, mouth, breath hold etc. Classes come with handouts and practice techniques to take home that aide in nervous system restoration.

Weeks 1-3: Grounding & Alignment
4/5- Purge the body and nervous system of emotional debris, Energetic Detox
4/19- Deactivate fight/flight responses, Anxiety aid, Inner peace connection
4/26- Sleep aid, stress & tension relief, natural tranquilizer, curb addiction cravings

Weeks 4-6: Supercharge & Takeoff
5/3- Come experience a natural shot of espresso to the system
5/10- Pain relief and fear release
5/17- Empowered and authentic self activation, LIMITLESS and expansion takeoff

$30 each or $160 for full series
Call or text Shawna to reserve your spot (315) 264-1695

03/12/2022

Center Of Grace

You do not heal 'from' trauma.
You simply come to know yourself
as Life Itself.

And you turn towards the wounded place.
And you flush it with attention,
which is love.

And maybe the wound will always be with you.
Maybe you will always walk with the hurt.
But now, you hold it. It doesn't hold you.
You are the container, not the contained.

It doesn't control you any longer, the wound.
Because it is drenched in awareness now.
Drenched in You.
Loved by You.
Even celebrated by You.

You do not heal 'from' trauma.
You find healing 'in' the trauma.
You find yourself at trauma's sacred core.
The One who is always present.
The One who can bear
even the most intense feeling states.
And survive.
The Indestructible One.
The Infinite One.
The Powerful One.
You.

- Jeff Foster

03/12/2022

Self care education:
Naturopathic doctor Nadia Musavvir explains, “Shallow breathing (or not breathing) sends the message to the brain that you are under threat. You can interrupt this by simply taking a pause to breathe. The longer you exhale, the more the lungs can expand and send a signal to the brain that you are not in any imminent danger.”

03/11/2022

Such a powerful tool if you’re looking to balance life more effectively or to teach to our tiny humans how to stay living and leading from their hearts. ❤️

03/09/2022

Why is breathwork so great anyways ?

-increases parasympathetic activity
-teaches our body to become more in sync through coherent heart rate variability development
-creates more physiological flexibility
-one of the best tools to help manage stress naturally (even doctors are “prescribing” it now)

** stimulation of that vagus nerve is key**

03/04/2022

Class alert! In person or on zoom.

It’s not “just the breath.” It is a transformative and rejuvenating experience that reminds the soul what’s important. I would be honored if you joined me in practice. 🙏🏼

Breath for Self Care: Let It Go
Class available in person or on zoom.

There are many reasons why we hold onto things that no longer serve us. Often, the things we hold onto tell the story of who we are. We find it hard to let go of them because they’re tied to memories or emotions related to our sense of self-worth or identity. There’s also an unconscious benefit that can keep us holding onto any of those beliefs or emotions which creates another barrier to fully letting go.

To address this excess baggage, I invite you to the power of a two-part breath class:

*To facilitate the release of what isn’t ours any longer through the breath

*Creation of the energetic space to discover and step into what is uniquely yours

* Tackle what we have unconsciously avoided in order to feel comfort or safety

* Experiences often include physical and/or emotional processing that open the doors to creative insight and clarity or feelings of peace or calm

* Expect to feel a shift in your energetic state and a little bit more YOU : more grounded, creative, expressive, empowered and expansive.

* A chance to integrate , rest and restore in community at the conclusion of our practice

Class to be held on Tuesday, 3/8 from 12:00-1:00 PM, investment $25

Please call/text Shawna @ 315-264-1695 to reserve your spot.

02/04/2022

There’s so much science now behind staying in our own power.

Who doesn’t want a life of interconnection and a body built to sustain healthy stress responses and immunity anyways?

Thank you Dr. Joe!
Shawna Babcock

01/31/2022