Stress is not only a feeling. In many cases today, it can become a full-system storm, hijacking sleep, elevating cortisol, flattening mood, and scattering focus. What if not doing anything is the remedy? Yoga Nidra, a guided self-awareness practice from the yogic tradition, is gaining attention for its potent capacity to restore balance and harmony. Research is beginning to catch up with what ancient wisdom has long expressed: this practice quiets the nervous system, improves sleep, and supports emotional healing. Here is how it works and why both clinicians and everyday seekers are paying attention. READ MORE *Latest Article in Brainz Magazine

At the end of our Gratitude Experience on Sunday, I felt called to share a blessing by the Irish poet and philosopher John O’Donohue. His book 'To Bless the Space Between Us' is one I return to often, and if you’ve been with us for a while, you’ve likely heard me draw from its pages before. As we ended our time together, I offered his blessing 'For Courage'. A reminder that as the Equinox ushers in a new season, we too are always changing. Each shift in season asks us to trust the unknown and to call on the light within to guide our next steps. I am deeply grateful for the way this community shows up, again and again, in presence, in heart, and in courage. Thank you for what we created together on Sunday. 🌿✨ FOR COURAGE When the light around you lessens And your thoughts darken until Your body feels fear turn Cold as a stone inside, When you find yourself bereft Of any belief in yourself And all you unknowingly Leaned on has fallen When one voice commands Your whole heart, And it is raven dark, Steady yourself and see That it is your own thinking That darkens your world, Search and you will find A diamond-thought of light, Know that you are not alone And that this darkness has purpose; Gradually it will school your eyes To find the one gift your life requires Hidden within this night-corner. Invoke the learning Of every suffering You have suffered. Close your eyes. Gather all the kindling About your heart To create one spark. That is all you need To nourish the flame That will cleanse the dark Of its weight of festered fear. A new confidence will come alive To urge you toward higher ground Where your imagination Will learn to engage difficulty As its most rewarding threshold! P.S. Long live Catherine O'hara haha 😆

This past weekend was a reminder that gratitude can also be vulnerable. In echo of Cat's share: Be Courageous. Each time we pause to appreciate what is already present, we open our hearts and space for something new to emerge. Let's continue to pause for gratitude! SHARE below what you are grateful for today! I'll begin... I am grateful for all of those who are sharing their voice in this community... When I see you being vulnerable and sharing your questions, creating bids for connection, and supporting those who share with a like or comment, it shows me... Although we can be a 'sleepy' community in nature, we don't push 'snooze' on connection. For those silent observers here, I encourage you to SHARE your moment of gratitude on this post! You deserve to be seen. Let's support each other!

And let me tell you… This one was not only asked to be made but demanded to be felt. After tech delays, multiple recordings, and moments of surrender, the video is finally exported. And what came out on the other side? A deeply grounding, heart-clearing practice that feels like Virgo energy wrapped in stardust and grace. I almost didn’t get this one to you. But that’s the magic of this practice... It meets you in the mess and says, 'Keep going, love.' This Nidra carries the energy of perseverance, perfection in imperfection, and the quiet joy that lives just beneath the chaos. A kind of Nidra you don’t even know you need until you're in it. One that reaches your nervous system, not just your mind. I have already practiced it three times, and it might actually be my new favourite! 🎥 Available Monday | I'll remind you! If you’ve been craving deep rest, emotional clarity, or simply a moment to land… This one is calling you. 🖤✨ And YES, consider this your invitation to the virtual Gratitude Experience (Live Only — Sept 21)... No Re-Play. Only Presence... and it's a new moon AND the cusp of the Equinox! LET'S GO GRATITUDE Limited Spots Available. Please reserve your space ASAP HERE before they're gone! I can’t wait for you to experience this.

When we rest together, something changes. Our nervous systems mirror one another. We begin to feel supported, even in silence. Will you make time this weekend to rest? Drop a 🌙 in the comments if you’re prioritizing rest!