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: The Gifts of Imperfection by Brene Brown

“The Gifts of Imperfection” by Brene Brown is one of her earlier works but such a “go to.”  It’s a book on letting go of our perceptions and “shoulds” of who we are supposed to be and cultivating who we are.  Much of Brown’s work focuses on shame, vulnerability, authenticity, and empathy.  One of herContinue reading “Katie’s Bookshelf: The Gifts of Imperfection by Brene Brown”

“Cool Down Basket”

I began to develop this idea 2 years ago after I received a basket full of Christmas goodies and had no foreseeable use for the basket.  So the “Cool Down Basket” was born!  As an Outpatient Therapist, I regularly meet with people who are anxious in my office and need something to take the edgeContinue reading ““Cool Down Basket””