HōlSōl Wellness

12/06/2025

How’s your heart? Really.
Did you know that every conscious breath you take gives your heart a gentle hug?

Try it right now. Deepen your breath.

This is called cardio-respiratory coupling, and it’s essential for a healthy, responsive nervous system.

Tomorrow, I’m teaching a 2-hour pranayama workshop focused on mid-chest breathing (Madhyam Pranayama) from the Gitananda Yoga tradition.

It’s a practice that helps regulate your energy and support emotional steadiness—especially this time of year.

Breathing this way supports:
💓 Emotional regulation
🌬️ Increased vagal tone
🫁 A more resilient heart and nervous system

Yoga is all about self-regulation in the Gitananda tradition, energy is the primary consideration. How we breathe shapes how we feel and respond.

Join me tomorrow (Sat, Dec 6) to explore breath and movement practices that:
✔️ Release held tension
✔️ Wake up your intercostal muscles
✔️ Expand awareness through your heart center

✨ Unlock Your Breath, Honor Your Heart
📍 Downtown Desert Yoga
🕥 10:30–12:30
🔗 bit.ly/unlock-your-breath

11/29/2025

Teaching is one of the great gifts of my life.

At my last workshop, the reminder of that gift was palpable in me, and in the room.
I aim to be the most effective and suitable conduit for the teachings of yoga - and in this case, from the Rishiculture Gitananda Ashtanga yoga tradition, and share from the heart.

The workshop was received with such warmth and presence that attendees asked me to teach again.

So here I am.

This time (Sat 12/06), we focus on emotional steadiness that moves through conscious breathing, thoughtful movement, through the part of you that connects to your inner steady state.

🫁 In this 2-hour workshop, you’ll explore mid-chest breathing, Madhyam Pranayama, the area most closely connected with emotional resilience.
💓 You’ll learn to use your breath to soften held tension and steady your energy, perfect for this high holiday season that can pull in every direction.

This is the *highest* form of self-care.

It’s real support for all layers of your mind-body system, so you can move and be with intention, clarity and calm.

✨ Unlock Your Breath, Honor Your Heart
🗓 Saturday, Dec 6 | 10:30–12:30
📍 Downtown Desert Yoga

Spots are limited. Reserve yours early.
🔗 You can save your spot at link in the first comment.

11/11/2025

Walk in. Float out.
Your breath is the bridge to emotional healing, the connection between your inner and outer world.

It grounds the mind, steadies the body, and lifts your energy when everything else feels scattered.

As this holiday season ramps up, this is how you regulate your emotions and your nervous system.

You’ll learn how to use your breath as your instrument to:
🌿 release held tension so your body can soften
🌿 steady your energy before stress takes over
🌿 regulate your system before emotions boil over
🌿 create steadiness and clarity to glide through the high season with more ease

It’s not about escape. It’s about connection.

Don't miss this chance to practice live with me.
Save your spot.
Link is in the comment below.

11/07/2025

This isn’t corporate calm. It’s ancient power.
If you’ve been feeling your energy thin out as the crazy year winds down, you’re not alone.
The holidays pull hard from all directions, work, family, expectations, and it’s easy to slip into survival mode.

Most “breathwork” out there has lost its potency, diluted into quick fixes.

But true Pranayama, rooted in the original Indian yoga traditions, restores balance at the source. It’s a practice that steadies your energy, softens reactivity, and opens space to be more fully present with the people you love.

On November 15 at Downtown Desert Yoga, I’m leading a two-hour guided Pranayama workshop for seekers who want grounded, holistic tools to navigate the season without losing themselves.

You’ll learn foundational breath practices that:
🌿 calm your nervous system before emotions boil over
🌿 prevent the slow drain that leads to seasonal burnout
🌿 help you feel rooted, rested, and connected again

Seats are $30 and space is limited.
If you’ve been craving a practice that feels real, not repackaged, this is your moment.

Reserve your spot today: www.bit.ly/unlockyourbreath

11/04/2025

The smartest people I know don’t think their way to clarity—they breathe their way there.

When your breath is shallow, your body whispers threat.

Your brain believes it, dimming the part that helps you reason, plan, and make sound choices.

But when you slow your breath—especially through the nose—you send a signal of safety.

Your nervous system steadies, and clear thinking becomes possible again.

🎟️ Join me Sat, Nov 15 | 10:30–12:30 | for Unlock Your Breath, Unlock Your Energy.
Your 2-hour pre-holiday reset to soften tension, steady your energy, and think clearly again.
Register at the top link in bio.

🎧 Want the full conversation on the neuroscience of conscious breathing with .in.midlife?
Find the podcast link in the first comment.

10/28/2025

Ever feel like your body is working against you?

The cravings. The crashes. The irritability.

Here’s the truth no one tells you:
Cortisol isn’t the enemy.

It’s your built-in alarm system.

But when it never shuts off… it takes a toll.

’ll show you one way to calm your system naturally—in just 4 minutes.

🎁 Grab the Regulation Ritual 🎧 via the link in bio (first button).
✨ Because when you feel steady, everything shifts.

Really loved this conversation with Melissa .in.midlife

10/19/2025

Have you ever had a moment when stress completely took you by surprise - and changed everything?

I just published a new blog post, "When Stress Hits the System: A Wake-Up Call About Stress Management and Diabetes," and I'm opening up about a night that changed my life.

Imagine this: I was 23, driving home after a long shift, and suddenly blacked out behind the wheel due to extreme low blood glucose.

What followed was a wake-up call I'll never forget.

Here's what you'll discover inside this deeply personal story:
✨ The hidden way stress hormones secretly manipulate your blood sugar (it's happening right now, whether you realize it or not)
✨ Why your blood glucose might be on a rollercoaster - even when you think you're doing everything right
✨ The missing piece in diabetes management that goes far beyond counting carbs and taking insulin
✨ The moment everything clicked: why stress management became non-negotiable for my health.

Plus, I share the turning point that shifted my whole approach to wellness, and why I now view stress management as an essential part of my Luminous Life Blueprint.

❓ Are you curious about what happens when stress and diabetes collide?
❓ Want to know how I re-center after a stressful event? or
❓ Do you have your own story to share about stress blindsiding you?

Drop a comment below with your experience, and let's start a conversation about real, holistic solutions for mind-body health. Ready for the full story?

Click the link to read the full story about what happened that night and discover practical tips you can use today.

Your nervous system will thank you. 💜

A Night I’ll Never Forget In my tender and troubled 23rd year, I blacked out behind the wheel of my BMW 318i with the hand-crank sunroof open. Heading home on Highway 90 in Gulfport, MS, I rolled right over the sea wall onto the sandy beach that balmy summer night. I don’t recall the moments [.....

10/09/2025

Still waking up tired even after 8 hours of sleep?

You’re not alone - and it’s not always ‘just stress’.

Of the three hidden energy drains I see in clients, shallow upper-chest breathing is the biggest culprit.

The best part? Simply shifting how you breathe can reset your energy in real time. ⚡️

Take a moment to do it, right now. Put down your phone. 📱

Place your hands on your torso.
Breathe in and out through your nose.
Feel your ribs expand and contract.
Repeat 2 more times.

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🏹 Share with a friend who needs it.

10/08/2025

It's late notice, but if you're free tomorrow (Thurs 10/09) at 9a MT, you're welcome to join me online!

High-achievers often manage stress well—but still feel wired, tired, or anxious. In this video, you’ll learn how to reduce cortisol naturally using a short b...

08/18/2025

Still feeling exhausted, even after a full night’s sleep? You might be overlooking one of the most powerful tools for restoring your energy—yoga and conscious breathing (Pranayama). 🧘‍♀️✨

As I've shared before, low energy isn’t just about how much you sleep or what you eat. The way you breathe has a direct impact on every cell in your body, your ability to focus, and your sense of inner vitality.

Simple, mindful breathing (Prāṇāyāma)
✨ Boost your energy (from the inside out)
✨ Sharpen your focus
✨ Help you show up more fully in your relationships
✨ Connect you to your inner spark—your prana

You don’t need complicated routines. Start with a few moments of conscious, deep breathing and notice the shift. Want to experience it for yourself?

Swipe through for a beginner-friendly breathwork practice with me, Dr. Dawn!

My devoted practice of Prāṇāyāma is deeply inspired by my teachers and the yogic wisdom from the living Rishiculture Ashtanga Gitananda tradition.

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08/17/2025

At 5:25 a.m., the world was still.
Candle lit. Tea steaming. Creativity humming.

Twelve hours later?
✔️ Strategy mapped
✔️ Tech glitch solved
✔️ Emails written
✔️ Backyard cleared
✔️ Beauty created

And still… my achiever brain whispered:
“What else can I squeeze in before dinner?”

But this time, I chose differently.

I asked my body what it needed—not what I could check off.

💡 That’s the paradox I’m sitting with:
Productivity without attuning to your needs is just hustle.
Productivity WHILE attuning to your needs offers sustainable creativity.

✨ Try this today:
Add one need to your to-do list—not just another goal.

👇 I’m curious:
Do you identify as a Goal Getter or a Need Nurturer today? Comment below.