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November 2024(1 post)
Five Restorative Poses to Ease Nervous System Overwhelm
YogaNov 8, 2024Taralee Trammell

Five Restorative Poses to Ease Nervous System Overwhelm

When the nervous system is stuck in overdrive, gentle restorative postures can help the body remember how to rest. In this piece we walk through five accessible poses — supported child's pose, legs-up-the-wall, reclined bound angle, supported fish, and savasana with weighted support — explaining the physiological reasoning behind each. You'll learn pacing cues, prop suggestions using pillows or blankets, and how long to hold each shape for maximum nervous system benefit. These poses work well as a short evening sequence or as a standalone reset after a stressful day.

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October 2024(2 posts)
Conscious Breathwork 101: What Happens in Your First Session
BreathworkOct 22, 2024Taralee Trammell

Conscious Breathwork 101: What Happens in Your First Session

Curious about your first conscious breathwork session but not sure what to expect? This guide walks through the arc of a typical group session — from grounding and intention-setting, to the active connected-breath phase, to integration. We cover common physical sensations like tingling or emotional release, why they happen, and how facilitators support you through them safely. If you've been on the fence about trying breathwork, this article answers the questions most first-timers ask before booking a session.

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Building a Recovery-Friendly Yoga Practice
RecoveryOct 5, 2024Guest Contributor

Building a Recovery-Friendly Yoga Practice

Recovery yoga blends trauma-informed movement with the community and structure many people in recovery are looking for. This article explores how a recovery-friendly class differs from a typical studio flow — slower pacing, invitational language, and an emphasis on body awareness over performance. We also share how movement can complement a broader recovery plan and what to look for in a class that prioritizes safety and choice.

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September 2024(2 posts)
Three Mindfulness Anchors You Can Use Anywhere
MindfulnessSep 18, 2024Taralee Trammell

Three Mindfulness Anchors You Can Use Anywhere

Mindfulness doesn't require a cushion or a quiet room. This article shares three portable anchors — breath counting, five-senses grounding, and a body-scan check-in — that you can use in a waiting room, before a meeting, or in the middle of a hard conversation. Each technique includes a simple script you can practice today, plus notes on why brief mindful pauses have an outsized effect on stress recovery over time.

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Why Chair Yoga Belongs in Every Senior Wellness Program
WellnessSep 2, 2024Guest Contributor

Why Chair Yoga Belongs in Every Senior Wellness Program

Chair yoga removes the barriers that keep many older adults from trying yoga at all — no floor transitions, no balance risk, no intimidation. This piece covers the research-backed benefits for mobility, circulation, and mood, plus practical tips for facilitators bringing chair yoga into senior living communities or corporate wellness days. We also share three simple seated sequences to try with a group.

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August 2024(1 post)
Group vs. Individual Breathwork: Which Is Right for You?
BreathworkAug 14, 2024Taralee Trammell

Group vs. Individual Breathwork: Which Is Right for You?

Both group and one-on-one breathwork sessions offer powerful release, but they serve different needs. Group sessions build collective energy and community support, while individual sessions allow for personalized pacing and deeper one-on-one guidance through emotional material. This article breaks down the pros of each format so you can choose the right entry point for your first — or next — breathwork experience.

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July 2024(2 posts)
Bringing Yoga to the Workplace: A Corporate Wellness Primer
WellnessJul 29, 2024Guest Contributor

Bringing Yoga to the Workplace: A Corporate Wellness Primer

More companies are investing in on-site wellness, and yoga is one of the most requested offerings. This primer covers how to pitch a corporate yoga program to leadership, what a typical 45-minute lunchtime session looks like, and the measurable benefits — reduced stress, better focus, fewer sick days — that make the case for ongoing investment.

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A Beginner's Guide to Reiki and Energy Healing
WellnessJul 11, 2024Taralee Trammell

A Beginner's Guide to Reiki and Energy Healing

Reiki can feel mysterious if you've never experienced it. This beginner's guide explains the tradition behind Mayoshi Japanese Reiki, what a typical session feels like physically and emotionally, and the kinds of concerns — stress, sleep, chronic pain support — that lead people to try it. We also address common misconceptions so you can walk into your first session with clear expectations.

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June 2024(1 post)
Yoga in the Park: Practicing Outdoors Through the Seasons
YogaJun 20, 2024Taralee Trammell

Yoga in the Park: Practicing Outdoors Through the Seasons

There's something different about practicing yoga under open sky. This article covers how our outdoor classes adapt through spring, summer, and fall — what to bring, how we modify sequences for grass and uneven ground, and why practicing in nature adds an extra layer of nervous-system regulation to the physical practice.

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May 2024(1 post)
Using the Sobriety Workbook's Six Areas of Life
RecoveryMay 30, 2024Guest Contributor

Using the Sobriety Workbook's Six Areas of Life

Our sobriety workbook is organized around six interconnected areas of life — physical, emotional, relational, spiritual, occupational, and recreational. This article walks through why that framework matters for sustainable recovery, with a closer look at how small, consistent action in each area builds long-term resilience.

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April 2024(1 post)
Setting an Intention: Why It Changes Your Whole Practice
MindfulnessApr 17, 2024Taralee Trammell

Setting an Intention: Why It Changes Your Whole Practice

Setting an intention at the start of class isn't just a ritual — it shapes how you move, breathe, and respond to challenge on the mat. This article explores the psychology behind intention-setting and offers a simple three-step process you can use before any class, workout, or quiet moment at home.

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March 2024(1 post)
What to Expect at a Women's Wilderness Retreat
WellnessMar 9, 2024Guest Contributor

What to Expect at a Women's Wilderness Retreat

Stepping away from routine to spend a day — or a full weekend — in nature with a group of women can be transformative. This article previews the rhythm of our wilderness retreats: guided movement, quiet reflection time, shared meals, and community connection, so you know exactly what to pack and what to expect.

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