Orange Blossom Mindfulness

Do you sometimes hate the last 5 minutes of yoga class? 🧘‍♀️ 😝 Are you ever tempted to sneak out early? 🤫 It may seem like rest is a woo-woo filler, something you don’t really need. But savasana is probably THE most important yoga pose. Without it, the benefits of your practice may slip through your fingers. Read why in my recent blog: “In Defense of Rest.”

https://www.orangeblossomnola.com/blog

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In Trauma Sensitive Yoga we don’t usually include scents, since they can be so deeply tied to memories & triggering for some.

This means I couldn’t set apart the space & time my usual way: burning sage, incense, or palo santo. So I started to bring fresh flowers to TSY practices. They help set an intension for the space & symbolize life. Then I realized orchids may last longer than cut flowers, so I picked up this little one. She has joined me in private sessions, a 2-week series, & my weekly offerings, driving between 2 locations, for about a month now. It feels like we’re partners. ❤️ 🍊🪷

In the era of wikiFeet, I realize this post may be obscene. Apologies. But surgery can sure make you obsess over body parts! I’m exploring my new left foot & how it works. Still experimenting with putting weight on my toes, taking it slow, rocking PT, managing swelling. Wearing different shoes. Grateful as all getout. ☺️🦶❤️

I’m working on my adolescent certification in Trauma Sensitive Yoga & today I was so inspired by a presentation from the founders of Live Well Rwanda . They’re using Trauma Sensitive Yoga to build resilience & strengthen communities of young people in Rwanda. Thank you for your work!! I learned so much from you. ❤️

You’re invited! Upcoming TCTSY series in July at Swan River….

This is an “intensive” format, with 8 sessions in 2 weeks. The frequency can jumpstart new neural pathways that govern how you relate to your body. Summer fruit for your body & mind! 🫐

*Is it hard to make decisions?
*Do you find yourself ignoring your body’s natural cues? (hunger? rest?)
*Feel unsafe in your body?

These can be signs of disconnect. Our traumas (big T & little t) can separate us from ourselves. A 2 week reset could bring you home to your precious, strong body, the seat of your mind.

Link: https://www.swanriveryoga.com/events-and-workshops 🍊🪷

I’m back at Swan River!!! I’m on the regular schedule on Tuesdays and Fridays midday.

ALSO: I’m offering another trauma sensitive yoga series in July! Check it out on the Swan River yoga website, “Events” page.

JULY 13-23, 3-4pm, Mon-Thur

8 sessions in 2 weeks to jumpstart connection to your body & healing from trauma!

*LINK: https://www.swanriveryoga.com/events-and-workshops

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I’m facilitating Restorative Yoga tomorrow for the 1st time after foot surgery! 🦶 SUPER excited to focus on rest.

In Restorative Yoga, you practice intentionally moving your body into a down regulated state. With repeated practice, you can access the parasympathetic throughout the day, when you need to. 🙏🏻🧘🏾 It’s a pretty amazing skill.

Photo credit: Charlotte Mabry ❤️

Swan River Yoga: link to sign up in profile. 🍊🪷

REGISTRATION IS OPEN! Hope to see you there! Only 8 spots available… 🍊🪷 Register here: https://www.selahstudionola.com/schedule?category=0f7d73be-be8d-4742-80a0-1523847240ce

SAVE THE DATES: Announcing a Trauma Sensitive Yoga series this JUNE! 🧘🏾🧘🏻‍♂️🧘🏽‍♀️We’ll meet at for 8 sessions, Tuesday-Friday for 2 weeks. Two times to choose from: 9am & 3pm.

JUNE 9 - 19, 2026
SELAH STUDIO, 4162 Canal St, 70119

The 2-week “intensive” format is a great way to jumpstart a renewed relationship with your body & create NEW neural pathways that undo patterns trauma created.

Registration opens soon, & spots are limited to 4 per group! *Stay tuned for a link to register.* 🍊🪷