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Paradox of Perfection-A Poem
In my mind you are perfect A balance of complexity and ease A reflection of my contradictions and a companion for catharsis Emotionally connected and self-aware Regulated AND passionate Energetic and calm Beauty and grit Adventurous and stable A picture of all things I strive for and desire The perfect mix of yin and yang Sunshine and rain Sweet and spicy You meet me in the places of my Concrete expectations A room filled with Black and white curtains Rusty and outdated contr
charayogawellness
Jan 81 min read


Burn out to Blessings with Miriam Williams
https://open.spotify.com/episode/5Z9XLQKf6Q7NBDXo6EsMWW?si=n3bkeer2Q9Wc6HWZIsnmmg
charayogawellness
Nov 23, 20251 min read


Ways To Comfort Menopause Symptoms With 12 Key Essential Oils
1. Peppermint Peppermint essential oil is derived from the leaves of the peppermint plant and has a refreshing, minty aroma that is...
charayogawellness
Sep 7, 20255 min read


Healing Water- A Poem for the Searching Soul
Healing Water You bring me to the spaces within The ache of my Unknowingly jagged parts Incomplete metaphors and Unresolved riddles My...
charayogawellness
Feb 11, 20251 min read


Yoga and Mindfulness -Scripting Self as Witness- PAUSE- Body Scan
PURPOSE An important skill in any of the somatic exercises is to witness oneself. The idea is to notice what is happening in the moment and in your body. You can witness your feelings, thoughts, sensations, movements and behavioral responses to people and situations. This skill is to learn how to self-regulate. Cultivating an inner witness is essential when you want to learn from your body. Suspend the moment frequently throughout the day. See what happens as you train in the
charayogawellness
Jan 2, 20251 min read


New Years Yoga, Mindfulness and Journaling Challenge
Many of us know that our mental health correlates to the way we feel in our bodies. Often times, we can view movement, journaling and mindfulness as things we “ should do” but can feel burdensome! This short blog is a quick list of ways to make these things actionable and something we “ get to do” and actually dare I say, look forward to?! Tools for this 30 day challenge- -A notepad or pretty journal that is reserved for this 30 day intentional space -Create an intention of h
charayogawellness
Dec 31, 20242 min read


Dear Body- A Journey through Betrayal and Coming Home
Dear Body, You and I have been through so much I know at times we have not seen eye to eye There have been times I have felt so angry...
charayogawellness
Dec 19, 20242 min read


Do you experience anxious thoughts before bed? Try this 10 Min Guided Meditation for Sleep
https://video.wixstatic.com/video/f6b7d1_688165002774407a9b83edb7ce92768b/1080p/mp4/file.mp4
charayogawellness
Dec 1, 20241 min read


Second Spring- Hot, Cold and Inbetweens
One theme that has emerged through my many conversations with women together recently is the shared experience of the ever changing...
charayogawellness
Apr 30, 20242 min read


What is the vagus nerve? “Ways to Cultivate a Calming Place”
In 2023, nearly half of U.S. adults felt that stress was negatively impacting their behavior and more than 60% of children reported being...
charayogawellness
Feb 2, 20242 min read


What is EFT tapping?
EFT stands for -Emotional Freedom Techniques EFT tapping “is similar to acupuncture in that it uses defined acupoints for the tapping,”...
charayogawellness
Dec 8, 20233 min read


Grateful for The Gift of Vulnerability-“ the Shadow parts”
Grateful for The Gift of Vulnerability-“ the Shadow parts” Author, Speaker, and Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Brene Brown describes...
charayogawellness
Nov 26, 20231 min read


Hidden Depths-Integrating and Making Friends With My Shadow
What is our Shadow? Everyone has Shadow Parts. The power of this work is knowing what is brought from darkness becomes light. “One does not become enlightened by imagining figures of light, but by making the darkness conscious. The latter procedure, however, is disagreeable and therefore not popular.” - Carl Jung When one feels judged or rejected when presenting a part of themselves, these parts can retreat or go underground. These parts, ones " shadow self" can be beautif
charayogawellness
Nov 10, 20232 min read


What is Trauma Informed Yoga?
Trauma-informed yoga is less about how poses are executed and more about the feeling of embodiment (being within your body) within a...
charayogawellness
Oct 20, 20231 min read


What is a Sound Bath?
It is basically a therapeutic and meditative experience whereby you “bathe” in the sounds and vibrations produced by different...
charayogawellness
Sep 18, 20231 min read


How does Yin Yoga reduce anxiety?
Yin is all about stillness." Each asana is generally held anywhere from 3-5 minutes and whilst this allows a slow release of the muscles...
charayogawellness
Sep 18, 20231 min read
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