Journey to the Heart Yoga

Loving all the faces of Mother Earth in the past few weeks. There’s always a lesson, a way to witness the balance of all things. The elements, plants, animals, and weather all have lessons and I love decoding them…

Just my regular thoughts of existence and spiritual purpose.

Every moment is spiritual, I’ve learned that I don’t have to be in meditation, chanting mantra, in shamanic journey to reach the profound wisdom within- it’s actually always there. Even in the messy imperfection of being human. My shamanic teacher says that all emotions are Great Teachers- ones we have come here to learn from and experience.

As Meggan Watterson says - “Being human is the whole point“

Much love. Dana

Last year was death and rebirth year for me. I was invited to go deeper than I have ever gone before. Sprinkled throughout my dark night was some incredible moments of power, resilience, and strength.

You’ll see this page shifting a little, into a more authentic version of myself. One that is both strength and stillness.

I’ll share my stories of how I challenge myself and my body. Face my fears, find my breath, and carry the f**k on. Because isn’t that life?

It’s not always easy breezy, we are here to transform and transformation is messy at times- but also so beautiful.

So here is to mindful and intentional strength- both inside and out.

Ths answer is …

DO THE THING THAT YOU CAN DO

🌊 When I was burnt out exhausted, my mind was spinning with an whirlwind of anxiety inducing thoughts while my body felt as heavy and immovable as a ton of bricks- so in those early days - I did what I could do. Breathe. Rest. Read. Laugh. Look at the trees. Lay on the grass. Go for a short walk. Little bits of yoga. Breathing intentionally.

It felt like I was doing nothing, however I was doing the most important thing- what I could tolerate and move myself to do.

I imagine the scale of my wellness began tipping with every small action to the point where I began to feel much better. More energetic. More joy. More peace. More acceptance. As the scale tipped back into my window of tolerance I began choosing different actions that I could- workouts, longer walks, creative work.

Every little bit counts. Even if it’s as small as a grain of sand- eventually the scale will tip.

Much love.

No other trees to be found on the Ice Fields… 😅

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Morning routine: sunlight in eye balls 😅 getting up around 530 am these days due to an old dog that wakes me up.

Listening to the birds and feeling nature energize me.

Expressing gratitude for a new day and set the intention of who I want to be today.

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Thanks for the consistent reminders that work to help regulate and support the nervous systems

After a deeply transformative sound journey experience with and .ray.star I have been reacquainted with the rose 🌹.

I’ve always loved roses- I have them tattooed on my body and they joined me on my wedding day.

I have been mystified by them since I was a child after watching the Secret Garden and being in my grandmothers garden which she took great pride in.

I rescued them after being thrown out when I was landscaper- shocked and beside myself that someone would discard them when their beauty died back. I knew with love and trust their beauty would return after they rested for winter.

Most recently my heart was opened to why I was so drawn to them by a truly transformative sound experience. They hold a message and resonance that is familiar with my soul.

“A rose blooms when she is ready- and not a moment to soon “

Props to my husband for the white roses. I haven’t received roses in years 💗

Beautiful transformative weekend at Epona Rise Retreat Center with some amazing people. Grateful for the adventures and meeting like minded souls ❄️ and the beautiful horse energy

.saj & Rayas Wellness and many more 💕