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Lasater Yoga’s 21-Day Savasana Intensive – My thoughts

I recently completed Lasater Yoga’s 21-day Savasana Intensive. Seems strange that Savasana(relaxation) and intensive can go in the same sentence huh? Well THEY DO! Savasana can be one of if not the most difficult poses in yoga. “Why? You just lie on the floor?” Well yes. That’s where the real work happens. Not the outerContinue reading “Lasater Yoga’s 21-Day Savasana Intensive – My thoughts”

Katie’s Bookshelf: The Therapist in the Real World by Kottler

The Therapist in the Real World by Jeffrey Kottler subtitles “What you never learn in graduate school (but really need to know).” When purchasing the book, it was the subtitle that caught my eye and solidified my decision. I’ve been out of graduate school for almost 13 years and feel that I have learned aContinue reading “Katie’s Bookshelf: The Therapist in the Real World by Kottler”

Restorative Yoga

Restorative Yoga is best described as “conscious relaxation.” This type of yoga is the most effective in calming and relaxing the body which in turn, relaxes and settles the mind. So often our bodies operate from the sympathetic nervous system which is responsible for keeping us alert as well as preparing for incoming stressors. ThisContinue reading “Restorative Yoga”

Katie’s Bookshelf: Overcoming Trauma Through Yoga by Emerson & Hopper

Overcoming Trauma Through Yoga by David Emerson and Elizabeth Hopper is a must read for anyone looking to use yoga in the healing process from trauma. Whether you are a survivor, mental health therapist, or a yoga instructor, this book has such valuable information. This book is accessible to any of the above groups ofContinue reading “Katie’s Bookshelf: Overcoming Trauma Through Yoga by Emerson & Hopper”

Katie’s Bookshelf: StrengthsFinder 2.0 by Tom Rath

StrengthsFinder 2.0 by Tom Rath is more of an assessment than a book you read cover to cover. Those interested can take the online assessment then utilize the book to find out more in depth about their strengths. The mentality behind developing this tool is that we operate better by knowing our strengths than tryingContinue reading “Katie’s Bookshelf: StrengthsFinder 2.0 by Tom Rath”