Yoga isn’t just for your body - it’s for your mind too!
As a yoga teacher and therapist, I deeply believe in the mind-body connection, which shapes my approach to therapy through somatic practices validated by neuroscience.
Simple, restorative poses, a guided rest, or even a short loving-kindness meditation can all improve your mental health.
This is where yoga becomes more than movement, it’s medicine.
Not sure where to start? Grab my free Yoga Nidra + Guided Loving-Kindness Meditation via the link in my bio
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09/18/2025
Let’s talk power posing!
Many years ago, I watched a great TED talk by Sociologist Amy Cuddy about power posing and it has stayed with me.
She and her research partners found that by changing our body structure and adopting these Power Poses for two minutes, we can increase our testosterone and decrease our cortisol, which simultaneously helps to build our confidence and calm our anxiety.
Sometimes, we don’t know if we need to calm ourselves or energize ourselves.
The good news is that these Power Poses will do both simultaneously as they help with grounding and energizing in a calm way.
There are many yoga asanas (postures) that make great Power Poses.
Some of my favourites are Warrior 2 and Goddess Pose, which is a great pose to take up space, and feel your power and strength!
Not sure where to start? Grab my free Yoga Nidra + Guided Loving-Kindness Meditation via the link in my bio
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09/10/2025
✨ Free Yoga Nidra for Deep Conscious Sleep ✨
As a yoga teacher and therapist, I know how sleep issues can impact your mental health.
Try my new free yoga nidra and guided loving-kindness meditation when you need to bring calm to your evening routine.
Grab it today via the link in my bio so you have ready-made relaxation when you need it most.
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09/03/2025
Therapy is wonderful. But let’s face it, doing deep work is hard.
You have to have courage to show up and confront the work, and for most people it doesn’t happen right away. It can take months and even years of sustained commitment.
Often, after a productive session, you can feel exhausted. This is a valuable opportunity to care for yourself as if you are someone you are responsible for loving.
Not sure where to start? Grab my free Yoga Nidra + Guided Loving-Kindness Meditation via the link in my bio
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08/28/2025
Had a tough therapy session?
Try these restorative yoga poses to help your body relax and your mind to process your feelings.
Remember to pay attention to sensations in the body and any emotions that may arise, without judgment.
Incorporating yoga into your post-therapy routine is a great way to support your emotional healing!
Not sure where to start? Grab my free Yoga Nidra + Guided Loving-Kindness Meditation via the link in my bio and save it for your next session day 🩵
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08/26/2025
To anyone who is struggling…
I see you.
This journey can be tough, but you are never alone.
Sending love, always—especially on the hard days.
Looking for a ready-made reset? Grab my free Yoga Nidra + Guided Loving-Kindness Meditation via the link in my bio 🩵
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08/21/2025
Some therapy sessions leave you feeling lighter.
Others feel like they cracked something open and now you’re tender all over.
That’s not a bad thing. It’s a sign you’ve been doing deep, important work.
But your nervous system also needs care afterward.
This is where yoga becomes more than movement, it’s medicine.
Simple, restorative poses, a guided rest, or even a short loving-kindness meditation can help your body integrate the work you’ve just done in therapy.
I made you something for those moments:
🩵 My free Yoga Nidra + Guided Loving-Kindness Meditation — so you have a ready-made reset when you need it most.
[Grab it through the link in my bio and save it for your next session day.]
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08/19/2025
Starting therapy can be daunting, but it's the best investment you can make!
Whether you're looking for professional mental health support or simply a safe space without judgement, there's a therapist out there for you.
No matter your reason - you deserve support.
Let’s connect and explore the journey of healing together!
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08/14/2025
Struggling with unhealed trauma?
EMDR is a powerful therapy tool that can reduce trauma-related symptoms, help you process past experiences, and boost your resilience and self-confidence.
Remember, healing isn’t a one-size-fits-all journey.
It's okay to explore different paths and types of therapy to find what resonates with you!
🩵 I've created a FREE Yoga Nidra + Guided Loving-Kindness Meditation — so you have a ready-made reset when you need it most. Go to the link in my bio to watch it.
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08/12/2025
In therapy, when a client is retelling the “story” of what happened to them, not a lot of change can occur.
My job as a therapist is to observe the client, and when they enter a state of sympathetic arousal (increased respiration, heart rate, feelings of anxiety, etc.), to slow them down and guide them to dive beneath the words.
I encourage them to become conscious of their nervous system state and the sensations or feelings present, meeting and staying with them until they begin to settle.
By bringing the client’s attention toward bodily awareness, we create an opportunity for a small piece of healing because healing happens in the here and now.
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08/07/2025
EMDR is not hypnosis, re-traumatizing, or woo-woo!
It’s a powerful therapy tool that can reduce trauma-related symptoms, help you process past experiences, and boost your resilience and self-confidence.
Trust me - I know firsthand how transformative EMDR therapy can be.
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I became a therapist because I wanted to help women like me. Let me rewind real quick:
When I was in my teens and 20s I struggled with never feeling good enough. I felt anxious and uncertain most of the time. I had a general feeling of being unworthy of love and happiness. I used drugs and alcohol to escape these painful feelings and go numb. I found myself in toxic or dead-end relationships. I settled because I didn’t believe I was good enough or that I deserved better. Deep down, I knew something needed to change but I was repeating the same cycle for years.
When I became pregnant and had my daughter in my late 20s, it was a turning point for me. She became my priority and I wanted to be the best I could be. I became a “self-improvement junkie.”
I took self-help courses and seminars. I did cleanses, retreats, and yoga. If it was “transformational” I did it.
But none of this helped me deep down to my core. It was a temporary fix that faded. No matter what I did I just couldn’t get rid of that sense that I wasn’t good enough.
It wasn’t until I discovered a new therapy technique that my whole experience of myself shifted.
I couldn’t believe how effective it was. It was as if a weight was lifted from me. Best of all, I could finally talk about things that had hurt me in the past and not burst into tears. For example, the broken relationship with my biological father and other heartaches.
I can now say I am confidently living my best life because I discovered this powerful technique. I want to help other women who feel like they’re not good enough to ditch the self-help books. I know we can all feel confident and deserving of love.
