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Twelve Petals Wellness leads individuals and groups onto the path of healing.

Through private yoga therapy sessions and therapeutically designed classes and workshops, Twelve Petals Wellness provides support to clients at all levels; physical, mental/emotional and spiritual. Through tools and practices based in the science of yoga, clients begin the journey to wellness, which is a state of balance.

02/11/2025

One of my favorite parts of my work is helping women connect with and embody their personal power.

This power is often squashed, dismissed, or actively stolen.

Sometimes they need to allow themselves to get angry first.

That is ok.

Your anger is valid.

Anger can be energy for action.

Tag a woman who needs this message.

02/08/2025

Autism is often overlooked in girls.  • Early research focused only on boys, leading to diagnostic criteria often missed in girls. • Girls learn early to mimic social behaviors, making their autism harder to recognize. • Autism is often highly internalized in bright girls, sometimes mistaken for shyness or moodiness, while internally manifesting as anxiety and depression. • Girls are often diagnosed years later than boys - or not at all.  Here is a helpful resource to learn more. https://autisticgirlsnetwork.org/autism-and-girls/   

02/07/2025

Vaccines Do NOT Cause Autism  
There is no scientific evidence linking vaccines to autism. 
• Dozens of studies across millions of children confirm no connection between vaccines and autism.
• The original study that suggested a link was later retracted and repeatedly debunked, and the author lost his medical license.
• Vaccines save lives by preventing deadly diseases.
• Vaccine hesitancy is one of the top 10 risks to global health.
• Autism is not a disease. It is a neurotype and a valid way of being.
• Misinformation harms autistic people by shifting focus away from support and acceptance. 
 

 In 2019, the WHO listed vaccine hesitancy as one of the top 10 threats to global health.
https://www.who.int/news-room/spotlight/ten-threats-to-global-health-in-2019  Gidengil, C., Goetz, M. B., Newberry, S., Maglione, M., Hall, O., Larkin, J., Motala, A., & Hempel, S. (2021). Safety of vaccines used for routine immunization in the United States: An updated systematic review and meta-analysis. Vaccine, 39(28), 3696–3716. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.vaccine.2021.03.079   Hviid, A., Hansen, J. V., Frisch, M., & Melbye, M. (2019). Measles, Mumps, Rubella Vaccination and Autism: A Nationwide Cohort Study. Ann Intern Med, 170(8), 513-520. https://doi.org/10.7326/m18-2101

Taylor, L. E., Swerdfeger, A. L., & Eslick, G. D. (2014). Vaccines are not associated with autism: An evidence-based meta-analysis of case-control and cohort studies. Vaccine, 32(29), 3623-3629. https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.1016/j.vaccine.2014.04.085

02/06/2025

Autism and mental health 
Autism is not a mental disorder, but it increases the likelihood of experiencing mental health challenges.  
Common co-occurring conditions include:
• Anxiety (social, generalized, sensory-related)
• Depression (especially after masking for long periods)
• ADHD (many autistic people are also ADHDers)
• PTSD & Autistic Burnout (often due to chronic overwhelm and unmet support needs)  Why?
• A world not built for autistic minds leads to stress, exhaustion, and masking.
• Sensory sensitivities can make daily environments overwhelming.
• Social expectations can create pressure to fit in, leading to burnout.

Autistic mental health improves when autistic people are understood and supported.   https://media.kcl.ac.uk/media/CMHW+Edmund++Sonuga+Barke+video/1_cuye9xng  Pezzimenti, F., Han, G. T., Vasa, R. A., & Gotham, K. (2019). Depression in Youth with Autism Spectrum Disorder. Child and adolescent psychiatric clinics of North America, 28(3), 397–409. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.chc.2019.02.009  

02/05/2025

How is Autism diagnosed?

According to the DSM, the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Autism is determined by the following criteria.

These criteria include:
• Differences in social communication
• Restrictive or repetitive interests or behavior or
differences in sensory needs (hypo and/or hyperactive)
Note: oversimplified for social media.

Is it Autism? by Donna Henderson and Sarah Wayland is a great resource.

Autism is not a mental disorder. It is a neuro-type. It is not caused by vaccines.

02/04/2025

What is Autism?
Autism is a neurotype, a variation in brain function. It is not a disorder. It is a different way of experiencing and interacting with the world.  Each autistic person is different.
Autism isn’t something to fix or cure - it’s a different way of being. Autistic people can thrive in a supportive environment.

01/30/2025

Movement improves executive functioning, mood, and stress resilience. Moving your body outside could be ever better.    One small study compared the benefits of exercising outdoors vs. indoors on cognitive function. Researchers measured brain activity using electroencephalography (EEG) and a cognitive task before and after exercise  Surprisingly, only the outdoor group showed cognitive improvements, including faster reaction times, better attention, and enhanced working memory.  However, this study was small (30 participants) and involved only a short 15 minute walk, so more research is needed to understand the full impact.  Use this as your excuse to walk outside today!   

01/29/2025

Emotion is a powerful energy that needs to move.
Move your body to release that emotion.
Transform that emotion in the body into action for self-care.

What might this look like?

Find a place in your body holding emotional tension – soften, stretch, or move it.

• do an exaggerated yawn to release jaw tension.
• stretch or lengthen the area of holding.
• go for a fast-paced walk. Excellent for moving anger!  (What could anyone possibly be angry about these days?)
• dance

Don’t let anyone take that inner power from you!

Now, if moving feels terrifying, you may be holding trauma-patterns in your nervous system and need greater support to facilitate movement. That is a big part of the work I do.  
Take care.
 

01/28/2025

Want to improve your mental health?
Move your body more!

A U.S. study of 1.2 million people found that people who exercise experience a significant reduction in poor mental health days per month (43%) compared to those who don’t exercise.

All types of movement increased mental health outcomes, including playing sports, yoga, and walking.

How can you move more in your day?

Chekroud, S. R., Gueorguieva, R., Zheutlin, A. B., Paulus, M., Krumholz, H. M., Krystal, J. H., & Chekroud, A. M. (2018). Association between physical exercise and mental health in 1& ;2 million individuals in the USA between 2011 and 2015: a cross-sectional study. The Lancet Psychiatry, 5(9), 739-746. https://doi.org/10.1016/S2215-0366(18)30227-X

01/27/2025

The theme for this week is movement!
 Let’s start with a new study on adolescent mental health and lack of movement.

In a study of adolescents spanning 68 countries and 297,354 participants, researchers found a strong relationship between sedentary behavior and mental health symptoms.

Researchers defined sedentary behavior as three or more hours spent doing seated activities such as screen use. This association was even stronger among girls - who are already at a higher risk for mental health conditions, such as depression.

The more hours spent sedentary, the greater the mental health symptoms - including anxiety, loneliness, and su***de ideation.

So do you think it’s a good idea to get moving?

Shawon, M. S. R., Hossain, F. B., Thabrew, A., Kabir, S. F., Mahmood, S., & Islam, M. S. (2025). Burdens of sedentary behaviour and symptoms of mental health disorders and their associations among 297,354 school-going adolescents from 68 countries. Mental Health and Physical Activity, 28, 100665. https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.1016/j.mhpa.2024.100665

01/25/2025

Interoception can be strengthened with small, intentional practices.  • Mindful breathing: Pause to notice your breath. Where are you breathing? What is longer - the inhale or the exhale?

• Body scanning: Bring awareness to your body. Where are you holding tension?

• Emotional states: Where do you feel emotions in your body?  Consistency is key! By tuning into your body’s signals, you can improve emotional regulation, stress resilience, and overall well-being.

01/24/2025

When interoception is diminished, people may struggle to recognize body signals like hunger, thirst, or emotions.

When interoception is heightened, sensations like heart rate, gut discomfort, or muscle tension may feel overwhelming or distressing.

• Have you ever noticed times when you struggle to feel your body’s signals—or times when they feel too intense? Altered interoception can show up in many ways, including:
• Not realizing you’re hungry until you feel dizzy
• Feeling anxious due to an increased awareness of your heartbeat
• Ignoring thirst, pain, or discomfort until it’s extreme
• Becoming overwhelmed by internal sensations like a racing heart or stomach discomfort.

Thankfully Interoception can be improved! 

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Tuesday	9:30am - 5:30pm
Wednesday	9:30am - 5:30pm
Thursday	9:30am - 5:30pm

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