embody
This past weekend I was given the space to be a student and embark upon a three-day training with a focus of Trauma-Informed Yoga, with Racehel Marrow, of the Body Mind Being Institute. I wasn’t sure what to expect, other than that I knew I needed to do this training. What I discovered- my intuition was right!
I have not had such a profound experience in years. This training will impact how I teach for the rest of my life.
When I go to trainings such as this, I always walk away with a general acknowledgement of my personal practice. What I noticed: this is not physically challenging work, but mentally and emotionally? I am exhausted. I had a fully embodied experience where I was moving into the edges of my being. I had to brush and push into the edges. Questions of , “Why do I feel this way?”, “How can I make this feeling change?”, “How is this emotion tied to my physical presence?” The levels of inquiry into my own psyche were peeling away the protective sheath of my own wounds. By facing these barriers head-on, I came to find my own transformation. Honestly, I noticed I physically shed a layer of skin in the shower on Sunday morning. I had this profound sense of “so within, so without!”
What can you come to expect from my teaching going forward? An embodiment of the physical and energy body. Through a conscious connection to a theme we will ground our bodies, set intentions, bring presence to posture, even more breathwork and moving into our edge.
What will this look like on retreat? We will connect with themes of transformation. Engaging with grounding, befriending the body, creating space for acceptance and compassion within our lives. I hope to also generate a sense of personal empowerment as we move forward.
You may be thinking, I thought you already did this. I did, but now, I know WHY this is a part of what I am teaching. I feel the embodiment of what I do more than ever, and am so grateful for you to be a part of this journey.
This Week’s A Door Within:
Have you experienced a profound experience, where you knew you transformed?
What questions have you asked about your embodied experiences?
Why do I feel this way?
How can I make this feeling change?
How is this emotion tied to my physical presence?
With growth and transformation,
♥ Ashley
