by Kristen | Sep 19, 2015 | Uncategorized
an exploration through the expressive arts in conscious and loving community May 18, 25, June 1, 15, 22: 6-9pm + 1 full day June 24th 9am-5pm Limited to 8 participants $425 Do you realize how powerful and gorgeous we all are? Every single size, shape, color, race,...
by Kristen | Nov 29, 2014 | Uncategorized
By the time the first Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) class starts, I’ve already sat with each participant to hear their story. Some are facing their mortality, others chronic debilitating pain and addiction, still others, family histories that limit...
by Kristen | Oct 4, 2014 | Uncategorized
Thoughts and feelings on end-of-life are present for me today. My ‘father-in-law’ hovers on a threshold. A client cancels an appointment from the ER. I’m potently reminded of mortality. This arrives on my doorstep after a deep dive into yoga...
by Kristen | Aug 16, 2014 | Uncategorized
Roadblocks to a Practice: Overwhelm & Spiritual Bypass The MBSR courses offered at the Somatic Center are modeled after the original programs Jon Kabat-Zinn developed. But just as yoga props help people of all sizes, shapes and health, come into physical...
by Kristen | Jun 18, 2014 | Uncategorized
“I just thought you should know what’s changed,” she said. “I’m not scared all the time anymore. I didn’t even realize I was scared all the time until [the fear] stopped. I’ve learned about hypervigilance, and how to...
