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Post Traumatic Growth

There is a significant rise in the understanding and exposure to Post Traumatic Stress (PTS).  Note, I do not refer to PTS as a disorder (PTSD).  Some more progressive Somatic clinicians feel that PTS is a biological and evolutionary response to a traumatic event.  It is not a disorder but rather a naturally systemic and primal response to threat.  The concept of ‘trauma’ is becoming a more common sensitivity to psycho-social conversations.  As a person who has dedicated most of her life, education and career…

Suspended

For nearly 12 years I have attended the biannual Tempe arts street fair for the single purpose of seeing Ora Tamir’s surreal wonderlands. As if painted from within the landscapes of my own soul, her enchanting beings draw me in to a universe her and I have once shared. Each year I become braver and braver in my incitation of conversation, usually after I have spent some time preening over her latest masterpiece, I break into a humble will and…

I did it! Now what?

Treatment ended at the turn of the year and that I can officially claim REMISSION.  YES!!! My energy is slowly returning, just enough to get to the mountain and into the garden and gently on my mat.  I am beyond grateful that I am able to participate in my children’s lives by attending soccer games and concerts, to be able to take them to the park and movies and play with them for hours as opposed to the occasional minutes…

Interview with AZ Yoga Community Blog

Hi all, It's been too long since I have posted.  I assure you things will be up and running again soon.  My life has directed me to an unexpected turn of events and challenges, all of which are going to enable me to embody the practice, wisdom and faith with a new perspective and a deeper courage.  I am blessed to have a team of warriors who are planning pysdo-secrect missions to help me navigate this challenging course.  To hear…