Why is setting boundaries so difficult? Why does it often create a residue of activation, and what can we to do navigate our (and others') boundaries more smoothly, especially in a pandemic + the shadow of war? In this Masterclass, we’ll explore: The science of interpersonal boundaries Our attentional systems and how they relate How our nervous and immune systems help regulate boundaries The energetic costs of setting and maintaining boundaries The art of communication re: limits The roles of interoception, body agency, & body ownership How empaths can generate and maintain better boundaries Boundaries in their wider social context We’ll discuss practical tools for physical, emotional, and social well-being.

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.