The Heal & Rise Blog

I've always been drawn to the water. Water remembers. Moving waters, whether the most gentle, trickling stream or a powerful and full...

Explore these 3 questions to better understand your state of wellness, and empower yourself to feel greater joy and peacefulness

As many beautiful humans within my circle mourn lost loved ones, we reflect on something beautiful... the thing we forget about death.

While Shakira may have been referring to her hip-shaking dancing, these lyrics hold an entirely different meaning in somatic healing. The...

Have you ever been in a yoga class and while holding a particular pose you're surprised to feel emotional? Or as you're stretching you...

Many moons ago a young girl learned a simple crochet stitch from her grandmother. This grandmother lived far away from Iowa... in Texas,...

They called me the "Beam Queen". As a child gymnast, there was one event where I consistently excelled, even earning an individual...

If you've been following along this journey of Heal & Rise, you've likely seen videos of me practicing yoga with the kids or meditating...

“Alive!” responded an attendee, as we circled up at the end of an Aya Dance Meditation gathering. It was a part of the class that I love...

Whether you're observing spring equinox, celebrating the pagan holiday of Ostara, or another event entirely, March 20th and the days...

I entered the class feeling a bit emotional, I'll admit. But when directed to move in a particular way, following instructor Dani's...

Sometimes you have to make a bigger mess to truly clean it all up. This thought struck me hard as I was sorting through the massive pile...

For many, January and February can feel a bit bleak. The holidays have passed, yet it's still cold and dreary, often leaving us more "on...

As temperatures grow colder and daylight hours lessen, we may feel more resistance to all the activities crammed onto our schedules....

It's nearly the end of the year... synonymous for the season of bombardment from advertisements telling you it's time for the "New You"....

You are deserving of peace and joy this season, not just responsible for spreading it to others. 5 Ways to Protect Your Energy this Holiday

Our space is an extension of our energy. Whether our home, office, car, or another space altogether, our surroundings tend to reflect the...

Waking up beside the Mississippi River, I write in my notebook while listening to the bird songs. The unfamiliar tunes of birds not...

"Ok, but what is it you DO exactly?" I smiled, knowing the concept of energy healing can feel foreign to those unfamiliar with this...