Today was all about being comfy and safe. Tramaine Cato brings us back to the sensation of touch, though not as an active participant but rather as a passive observer. By connecting the body and its sensations, we can teach the nervous system to regulate itself. She lets us decide which position we’d like toContinue reading “Nervous System Reset: Day 6”
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Nervous System Reset: Day 5
Continuing with our exploration with the senses, Bhanu Joy Harrison joins us in the practice of Sensory Orientation. Day 4 was all about touch. Day 5 is about sight and sound. Admittedly, this is something I prefer over touch but not something that I actively practice as a way of grounding myself. I like sittingContinue reading “Nervous System Reset: Day 5”
Nervous System Reset: Day 4
I know. It’s late. My apologies. I was tending to some family stuff . . . Scarlett Grace, our teacher today, led us through a session where she introduced “self-soothing touch”. Touch can be an important and very personal human experience. Scarlett tells us that touch is one of the ways we teach the bodyContinue reading “Nervous System Reset: Day 4”
Nervous System Reset: Day 3
The Extended Exhale. Kirsty Lyon is back! She explains that when we react to a stressor our breath changes. It often becomes shorter and faster. It’s what prepares us to respond to whatever we’re dealing with at the moment – whether real or perceived. I imagine that, way back when, this is what saved theContinue reading “Nervous System Reset: Day 3”
Nervous System Reset: Day 2
Well, I wasn’t really planning on documenting this challenge but today’s lesson was pretty cool too. I’ll keep it short and sweet. I promise. Contact. Pressure. Sensation. That’s pretty much it. Chibs Okereke rejoins us and explains that when the nervous system is stimulated our go-to reaction is brain-based. We ponder. We worry. We tryContinue reading “Nervous System Reset: Day 2”
Nervous System Reset: Day 1
Huh. Well that was really rather interesting. I definitely learned something today. Dr. Juna Bobby (whose voice is quite calming, actually) explains that stress is a fact of life. We can’t avoid it. In fact, she says that our “stress response” is what keeps us alive. That’s a good thing. The problem comes when weContinue reading “Nervous System Reset: Day 1”
Nervous System Reset Challenge
Hey there, Fellow Meditators! Do you sometimes feel overwhelmed, stressed, constantly on the go, and/or just overloaded with everything going on in life? Do you suffer from lack of sleep, brain fog, and/or other physical issues such as poor digestion? Would you like to learn a few skills to help you regulate your nervous systemContinue reading “Nervous System Reset Challenge”
Woods Walk 2025 – Update
I know, I know. It’s 2026 and the Woods Walk ended November 30. Holidays. Life. Laziness. Everything got in the way . . . but we got our medallions!!! Now I guess I just need a walking stick . . . #happyhiking #WoodsWalk2025 The information provided on this website is intended for educational purposes onlyContinue reading “Woods Walk 2025 – Update”
Daily Intention Setting: Day 31
January 31 “Today I will remember that steady steps build lasting change.” DAY 31!!! WOW!!! CONGRATULATIONS!!! I’m excited about the fact that we’ve shown up every day for a month committed to our goal to work on personal growth. Jason McGrice says that when we have a goal, we’re consistent, and we have an intention,Continue reading “Daily Intention Setting: Day 31”
Daily Intention Setting: Day 30
January 30 “Today I will stand in who I am, without shrinking.” Today Jacks talks about how we all sometimes compare ourselves to others, we hold back in order to keep the peace or make things easier on other people, or we overanalyze things. We’re human. It happens. What she wants us to do today,Continue reading “Daily Intention Setting: Day 30”
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