Yoga Poses to Aid Digestive Fire

These four asanas and yogic techniques help to improve digestion and counteract holiday excess; so that we may feel lighter, more luminous while inviting more space for joy. Pranayama to Reduce Stress Deep belly-breathing helps to relieve tension in the abdomen, allowing for increased blood flow and aiding in digestion, which in turn reduces bloating.   … Continue reading →

C @#*d and A Wounded Heart

by Joy Kilpatrick When C@#*d hit me like a “Mack truck,” and I was isolated from my daughter for 21 days, I thought “I could die.” A part of me felt like it was dying. The part of me that has been kept captive the majority of my life, victimized by childhood traumas, limiting self … Continue reading →

Covid and A Wounded Heart

by Joy Kilpatrick As a Mother (and after many years of Therapy), I know the most vital bond a child can have is with the women who gave birth to them. Not to take away from the importance and beautiful role of a Father (mine is one of my best friends) but the creative life … Continue reading →

Nonviolent Communication

After many splintered relationships, years of therapy, and a deep longing to be a more  nurturing & conscious mother and human being, I was invited to attend a workshop on Empathy. A seed was planted and I have now been a student and practitioner of Nonviolent Communication (NVC) for over 3 years. It is an … Continue reading →

Circle of Joy

It’s taken time to share this little arm sequence known as CIRCLE OF JOY. Not because of the filming of this movement pattern but rather the subject matter. Joy! For me, this topic has been a life long journey of discovery. What is Joy? Like the majority of us, I have had my fair share … Continue reading →

Five Enlivening Brain Exercises

Home-schooling and/or Remote Online Schooling can be demanding on both students and parents. Below is a short video demonstrating five movements to help with brain functions, behavioral regulation, and interpersonal relationships. And don’t forget to hydrate! 😉 Video: 5 – Enlivening Brain Exercises with Joy & Dewa To learn more about Brain Gym® exercises and … Continue reading →

FamilyTime Yoga – 5 Playful Poses

During this time when our children may be staying home from school and you, as a parent or caregiver, are looking for some playful ways to connect… below is a fun FamilyTime Yoga practice that helps foster connection and communication between loved ones. We hope you enjoy it! If so, let us know in the … Continue reading →

Joyful Joint Freeing Sequence

Below is a 6-minute video of a movement sequence to connect to the mobility of the body’s joints and invite fluidity and circulation into our experience while moving energy and nourishing our sense of vitality and well-being. You can watch the video to get a visual explanation of the sequence, then put on your own … Continue reading →