Gretchen Rubin’s “The Four Tendencies” divides people into categories based on how they are motivated. The Upholder is motivated both internally and externally, the Questioner is internally, the Obliger is externally, and the Rebel is neither. Her recommendation is to determine which category you fit into and work with yourself and not against. Of courseContinue reading “Katie’s Bookshelf: The Four Tendencies by Gretchen Rubin”
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Healing Charlotte Podcast: Kelly Howard, Grief Coach
In this episode, we sit down with Kelly Howard. She calls herself a “multi-faceted healer,” combining Massage Bodywork, Grief Coaching, Women’s Circles, and Yoga Retreats. She’s been a Massage Therapist for 6 years and came into the profession as she saw her then husband suffer from pain as well as her younger brother when heContinue reading “Healing Charlotte Podcast: Kelly Howard, Grief Coach”
Katie’s Bookshelf: Lost Connections by Johann Hari
Author Johann Hari of “Lost Connections,” uses his past experience with anxiety, depression, and medications as the catalyst to explore what really works. Hari’s central theme is around disconnection. That when people are challenged by anxiety and depression, it’s not just a faulty chemical imbalance in the brain, it’s something much bigger that we areContinue reading “Katie’s Bookshelf: Lost Connections by Johann Hari”
Restorative Yoga + Acupuncture Workshop at Noda Yoga
Restorative Yoga is a practice of stillness and deep relaxation. In this workshop, we will move through 3 poses as your acupuncturist will select 2-3 acupuncture points based on pulse diagnosis to help your body gently release trapped emotions, leading to a deeper sense of calm and relaxation during the yoga practice. Before changing positions your practitioner will removeContinue reading “Restorative Yoga + Acupuncture Workshop at Noda Yoga”
Katie’s Bookshelf: Trauma-Sensitive Mindfulness by David Treleaven
David Treleaven’s book, “Trauma-Sensitive Mindfulness,” advocates for Mindfulness teachers to recognize the importance of understanding trauma from a biology, interpersonal, and systemic perspective, guide students safely through practices, and continuing to partner with other trauma professionals in their community. He puts a large emphasis on understanding the ongoing traumas that those who are in marginalizedContinue reading “Katie’s Bookshelf: Trauma-Sensitive Mindfulness by David Treleaven”