A stunning array of diverse butterfly specimens captured in a museum setting, showing intricate wing patterns.
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Nervous System Regulation Through Movement: Using the Butterfly Hug to Find A Moment to Pause

Our nervous system is constantly processing information – from the sights and sounds around us to the thoughts and emotions within us. Sometimes, the system becomes over-activated: stress, trauma, or overwhelm can leave us feeling anxious, tense, or emotionally flooded. Learning to regulate the nervous system is key to returning to a state of calm, safety, and…

How to connect to your body when you feel disconnected or numb

How to connect to your body when you feel disconnected or numb

When you’re feeling numb or disconnected from your body, it can be difficult to know where to start. Here are some ways to gently begin exploring with: COMPASSION AWARENESS CURIOSITY Reconnecting with your body doesn’t happen overnight, but by exploring with these tools (as and when you can), you may begin to bring more curiosity…

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Rooted in the Pause

Before we grow, we root. Here is a soft returning to the body’s truth, and a gentle rebellion against the demand to always be in bloom.

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Spaces Between

In the in-between moments—before the explanation, after the breath—our bodies speak. This post explores the space between movement and stillness, memory and expression. It’s a reminder that even in silence, your body holds a language of its own, one shaped by all you’ve felt, forgotten, and are still learning to remember.