The Lionhearted Dreamer

11/13/2024

Happy World Kindness day dreamers!
More kindness, more love. 😘 Thank you River Valley Yoga Festival

"When you are KIND it not only changes YOU, it changes the WORLD."

Happy World Kindness Day. ❤️
Be the Kindness you want to see in the world. ❤️

11/13/2024

As a Manifestor in Human design and with my Yoga Nidra practice, along with my dreamwork I have really come to realize just how important and essential rest truly is.

As a Manifestor I am learning to respect my need for rest. To honor slowing down and pausing, allowing myself to be with myself, to recharge and to be available to new creative urges!

Developing with my growing and evolving Yoga Nidra and dreamwork practices it has become so clear that if I am not well rested I may be missing out on inner guidance and important messages. I loose access to that lovely dreamy liminal space. In this space is where I can reconnect with myself and my infinite possibilities. In this space I can shift into solution mode, my creative mode, my most patient, loving, and compassionate mode.

When you choose rest you are choosing yourself! Without adequate rest you are unable to fully show up for yourself or others.

Remember that in order to choose others we also need to care for and choose ourselves

If you struggle with saying YES to rest join us at one of my upcoming events and say YES to rest and to yourself.

Check out the comments below for upcoming opportunities to come experience deep rest with me.

Comment below with a 😴 and I will dm you info on how to register and claim your spot!

11/12/2024

This is why I share dreamwork, to encourage and raise awareness on the importance of dreaming, of the imagination, and of story.

In this day and age so many easily discard their dreams, imagination, stories and myths.

We often look for guidance and answers outside of ourselves. When we learn to reconnect with these powerful gifts is when we begin to again thrive.

When we reconnect we are able to follow our internal compass and navigation systems. We are able to hear the whispers from Ancestors and the Land. When we reconnect we can again open ourselves up to the liminal space and the imaginal realms and all the wonderous possibilities!

"In modern society, we have very little respect for the imagination. The word “imaginary” is often used derogatorily, synonymous with “fantasy” and “make-believe.” For many, the word “myth” has come to mean a lie. If a grown person spends time in the world of imagination, they may be called dreamy or seen as having their head in the clouds. But the truth is that a person of imagination who values their dreaming life, and makes time for contemplation, or reads myths and listens to stories, is more deeply connected to and considerate of the world, because they are tapping into the eternal patterns of Wisdom."

Excerpt from The Dreaming Way by Toko-pa Turner (thedreamingway.com)

Photograph of a porch decorated for Halloween with pumpkins, skeletons, and a replica of signposts from the wizarding world in the Harry Potter series.

11/12/2024

Hey there dreamers! How are you all doing?
How are you taking care of yourself right now?
Are you showing yourself love and care?

If you are needing a safe space to take a pause, slow down, relax, and reconnect with yourself reach out to join us at the upcoming Yoga Nidra + Sound event at The Yoga Branch studio in North Branch. Friday, November 22nd at 6:30pm.

Come wind down and set yourself up for a lovely evening, gift yourself an hour that will leave you feeling de-stressed and ready for dreamland.

Reach out limited space remaining!

11/06/2024

Hey there dreamers here are the upcoming opportunities to join me in the liminal space!

Set yourself up for a dreamy evening!
Join us at The Yoga Branch studio in North Branch on Friday November 22nd at 6:30-7:30pm For Yoga Nidra + Sound come join us for this peaceful practice that will leave you feeling well rested and ready for dreamland.

Explore the world of dreams at The Online Dreaming Circle - November Meeting Come dream with us from the comfort of your home! Bring a dream to share and connect with other passionate dreamers!

Give yourself a nourishing and quiet morning! Join us on Saturday December 21st at The Yoga Branch studio in North Branch for another Yoga Nidra + Sound session come slow down and enjoy some YOU time before the holidays hit! Relax, reset, and recharge!

Don't miss out on our December meeting of The Online Dreaming Circle. These monthly meetings are a great way to dip your toe into dream work and gather with some amazing community! All meetings are online via zoom and only require a minimum exchange of $10. One of the best ways to re invite dreams into your life is to join a dream share circle!

I will also have space if you are seeking private 1:1 dream clarity sessions.

Hope to see you in the liminal space!

11/04/2024

What is a Crystal Harp?

In the world of music and sound healing, the crystal harp is a unique musical instrument. It weaves the beauty and healing properties of quartz crystals along with the strength and purity of sound. Clear crystal quartz is recognized as the “master healer” and is valued for its healing properties, including the ability to clean and clear your energetic space, improve concentration, clarity of thought, mental balance, as well as strengthen the immune system as it balances the body’s energy.

The Crystal Harp is more than an instrument it is also considered a powerful therapeutic tool. The sounds emanating from quartz crystals operate at a very deep level, these angelic tones and their rippling vibrations can have a profound personal and healing effect. They can pe*****te our inner most selves and bring a sense of relief and peace.

Come experience the ethereal and deeply relaxing sounds of the crystal harp with us at the upcoming Yoga Nidra and Sound Healing Session at The Yoga Branch Studio in North Branch on Friday November 22nd. Reach out to join, limited space remaining.

11/03/2024

As the days grow darker and colder, as we begin to transition into this new season, it’s easy to feel weighed down by tension, stress, and obligations.

This season, make yourself a priority—release, unwind, and reconnect.

Join us for the next upcoming Yoga Nidra and Sound Session at The Yoga Branch studio in North Branch!

You’ll warm your body from the inside out, as you let go of stress and replenish your energy. It’s like a reset for both body and soul—you’ll leave feeling lighter, more relaxed, and recharged.

Reach out to join us. Studio space is limited to 11 participants and some spots are already filling! Looking forward to sharing this peaceful practice and space with you!

11/02/2024

A lot of time when people first approach me about dreamwork they tell me that they don't dream, or just don't remember them.

If you are experiencing something similar here are 3 steps you can easily take to reclaim your dreams!

1. First off, in order to dream well, we need to also be sleeping well. If we can begin to cultivate a night time routine for ourselves we can then begin opening up space to invite in our dreams. Slowing down and being intentional, setting an intention for the night can set us up for a night of dreaming.
Also avoiding things like caffeine, sugar, alcohol, or even screen time before bed can boost our dream recall.

2. Journaling! If you aren't already keeping a dream journal, start! Or if you might have fallen off the wagon on the practice of journaling take this as an opportunity to re dedicate yourself. Keep your journal or a voice recorder nearby and ready for you. Upon waking notice your feelings and write them down. Doing just this alone even with little to no dream recall can help further you on your dream recall. Write down anything else that comes back, even the smallest fragments can prove to be big messages! Also, don't forget to title your dreams, there is power in naming things. Don't worry if it's not just right, you can always go back and update a more fitting title.

3. Create a Dream Mantra.
If you don't do anything with your dreams this could be one of the reasons they have gone away. They want you to be present, to be open, to pay attention and to take some form of action to honor and work with them.
One of my favorite ways of carrying the energy of a dream forward is to come up with a mantra. One that holds the energy of the dream and that I can use and revisit. When we show up and work with with our dreams we get more. If we don't they might go dormant until we do. Show up for your dreams and they will show up for you.

Lastly, share your dreams!
This is one of the easiest and most effective ways to invite dreaming into your life. Journal, record, and share your dream reports with other dreamers.
If you are looking for a safe place to share your dreams comment 🦁 to be sent a link to my free dreaming community group.

I also offer monthly virtual dream share circles, as well as private 1:1 sessions. Reach out and let's dream together!

10/29/2024

It’s time to recharge and come back to yourself.

Do you find yourself so easily giving your time and energy away to others?

Yet you find it difficult to set time aside for yourself and self-care?
Allow yourself a moment to slow down.
A moment to pause, to step away from all the stimuli in our everyday lives.
A moment to bring attention to your breath, your body. A moment to come back home to yourself.

The practice of yoga nidra can help us find inner calm and balance. It can help us to quiet the inner mind and just be. When is the last time you allowed yourself to just be as you truly are? To slow down and be fully present?

What if you embraced your need for rest? What if you knew slowing down and pausing was PRODUCTIVE. Imagine, a well-rested you.

10/28/2024

Come Rest With Us! Here is the next opportunity to practice Yoga Nidra with me!

10/24/2024

Who's ready for another Yoga Nidra + Sound session?!
I will be dropping a new event date soon, stay tuned!