The ability to be present with changing bodily sensations trickles up to the brain- no translation required- where it scaffolds our ability to be present with emotional and social stressors. This makes attention to bodily sensation (interoception) and to our connective tissue (a substrate for interoception) a valuable training ground for nervous system resilience, emotional balance, self-awareness, and self-regulation. Emerging research links connective tissue and interoception with inflammation, depression, PTSD, and chronic pain. This opens a door to new therapies for anxiety, depression, chronic pain, posttraumatic stress disorder, irritable bowel syndrome, eating disorders, and more. How can we apply this research to our own lives? What elements help maximize its therapeutic impact? And how can we seamlessly and safely offer this tool to others? In this daylong workshop, we’ll explore the research that links these elements together. We’ll take a deep dive into the practical aspects of connective tissue release work, including: …

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In this 90-minute practice, I'll guide you through a series of movement-based and contemplative practices to determine, set, and reinforce healthy boundaries. We'll explore ways to set boundaries in and through our bodies and promote a sense of solidity and grounding. Focus areas: Feet, hands, abdomen, nervous system, and more. I'll follow that with a 15-minute Q + A.