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.

Identifying your personal go-to anchors for attention empowers you to remain present, grounded and resilient when waves of sensation risk becoming overwhelming.

Learning to discern when our reactions are being prompted by a nervous system geared for defence allows us the opportunity to pause, recalibrate, and make intentional choices that support our goals for well-being.

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 healing and optimal well-being.

Yoga Therapy is a healing-centered, strengths-based health care modality. Practices are accessible, personalized, evidence-based and prioritize compassion and connection.

Yoga therapy supports our ability to self-regulate and to partner with our nervous system to respond to challenges dynamically and effectively while promoting states of health, growth, and restoration.