My tribute to Andrea Gibson, a phenomenal poet and activist dedicated to exploring all of life’s experiences with courage and curiosity and to fostering caring community. Their work speaks directly to the themes of Take Heart Yoga, and I will always be grateful to them.

Feeling like you have freedom to adapt your practice and where you anchor your attention, and building your own centring toolkit, empowers you to remain present, grounded and resilient when waves of sensation risk becoming overwhelming.

Learning to pause and check whether our reactions are being triggered by a nervous system geared for protection allows us the opportunity to recalibrate, and make intentional choices more aligned with how we wish to respond.

The panchamaya kosha are our interconnected layers of experience: physical, energetic, emotional, mental and spiritual. Learning to nurture each layer with trauma-informed practices supports integration, resilience, and flourishing.

Yoga therapy is a strengths-based, evidence-informed approach to whole person health — accessible, personalized and grounded in compassion.

Polyvagal-informed yoga therapy supports responding to challenges more dynamically, while supporting your nervous system’s natural capacity for rest, recovery and social connection.