We live in a culture that encourages us to train hard, push our limits, lift weights, run marathons and avoid carbs. We spend most of our lives punishing and condemning ourselves by trying to change and fix our bodies, constantly weighing ourselves and our self worth by the number on the scale and what our bodies look like. We treat our bodies like machines when in fact they are living organisms that are worthy of our love and respect. We live in these cycles of shame, body hatred and self disgust, spending our entire lives “at war” with our bodies.

I have personally walked through the fires of anorexia nervosa, addiction, anxiety and depression and have been working with a mentor/therapist for the past 12 years to navigate my way through these issues. These processes have helped me heal my relationship with my body and I am deeply passionate about helping others heal and reclaim themselves.

During our time together we will explore the concepts of HAES, living with a non-dietmentality, weight inclusivity and body neutrality and acceptance.

Body acceptance is a comfortable companionship and everyday relationship with food and our bodies that is deeply rooted in loving kindness and self acceptance as we are ‘right now’ not tomorrow or any time in the future.

Weaving together the practices of yoga psychology, intuitive eating, mindfulness and yoga as tools of integration, embodiment and self awareness to find our way out of suffering and recover our very best bodies and lives.

This month's GATHER is for those who are ready to reclaim their fullness and a healthy relationship to their bodies, to listen to their own internal wise woman, speak their truth and heal themselves and this earth from the pain of separation, resistance and self-abandonment.

Gather is an invitation to connect with a community of like minded women, gathering tools and ideas to help us live nourishing, soulful and meaningful lives. Each 3 hour session will include a short meditation, ceremony, some gentle embodiment practices, journaling, inspirational conversation and tea. Each month we will have a different theme and will explore topics such as sovereignty, self compassion, feminine leadership, creativity, mindfulness soulful living, self sabotage, intuition, embodiment and personal values.
I will draw from the teachings of many of my mentors including Brene Brown, Bethany Webster, Eckhart Tolle, Lisa McCrohan and Sarah Durham Wilson, as well as my own lived experience.