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Somatics of Anger Exploratory Hour for Women & Non-Binary Folks

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“Anger has a bad rap, but it is actually one of the most hopeful and forward thinking of all our emotions.” – Soraya Chemaly, Rage Becomes Her

Do you feel stuck when it comes to anger? Unsure of how to process it, feeling overwhelmed by it, wanting to avoid or deny it? Maybe it leaks out through passive aggressiveness or you have moments of explosion after holding it in for so long.

For those of us socialized as women especially, our relationship with anger can get distorted for many reasons. And, coming back into right relationship with anger can be incredibly healing and powerful for ourselves, our families, and our communities.

In this free virtual exploratory hour, Meagan will share some somatic teaching, invitations, and prompts, offer space for Q&A, and talk about the upcoming 5 week virtual series for a deeper exploration of anger.

In the series, we will holistically explore anger through the lens of somatics – through our bodies, thoughts, patterns, emotion processing, nervous system, and spirit. With a trauma-informed approach, we will move slowly and supportively to encourage embodied healing and transformation in your relationship with anger.

Learn more about the Somatics of Anger 5 week series running 7/14-8/11 here: https://www.presencewithlove.com/events

This call and the series will be facilitated by Meagan Connley, Trauma-Informed Integrative Somatic Practitioner, Enneagram Facilitator, Yin Yoga Teacher, and Founder of Presence With Love.

Local Podcast Focuses on the Healing Journey

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A local podcast is gaining traction with their fully funded Kickstarter campaign and their first season nearing 1000 downloads. Tears, Tides, and Transformation: A Podcast About Healing is hosted by KeAnna Daniels and Bridget Flaherty, women brought together by friendship and a shared passion for real conversations and personal growth. Focusing on the healing journey with tools, tips, and triumph, Ke and Bridget are spreading hope through vulnerability.

Their diverse backgrounds and mutual respect has created a safe place for dialogue about the elephant in the room. Tears, Tides, and Transformation has already distinguished itself as a safe place for women to talk about and listen to stories about overcoming abuse, generational trauma, addiction, mental illness, and life challenges.

Bridget and KeAnna

KeAnna and Bridget interview women who are willing to vulnerably share their experiences with healing and mental health. The hosts then reflect on what they learned from the interview. Each episode provides tips and best practices for tackling the real challenges that are a part of all of our lives.

Here is what people are saying:

“I listened and I cried happy tears because I have a beautiful soul sister who has given me space to be my true self, and continues to love me in spite of my short-comings and flaws. I also recognized my growth and its beautiful to look back and see where I’ve come from” – NaAsiaha Simon, podcast guest

“Just listened to the latest episode of your podcast and I literally felt like I could just sit in Vicki’s lap and cry for an hour. I felt so seen and understood. Thank you for doing this work. I pray its reach is expansive and that it will touch many more lives.” – Nicole McKoy, podcast guest and listener

The podcast is just the beginning. KeAnna and Bridget have a vision of a thriving community of women supporting women on the healing journey including community events, online forum conversations, videos, and written publications.  Their first season can be heard on Apple, Google, Spotify, and Audible.

For more information about hosts, to join the online community, or to sponsor the podcast, head to their website: www.tearstidesandtransformation.com

Free Trauma Relief & Healing Workshop on Sunday August 11th

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Many Daytonians are feeling extremely traumatized from the recent mass shooting and the Memorial Day tornadoes. We are all in need of healing.

To fill that need, The Ayurveda Natural Health Center is partnering with a collection of Dayton healers to present a FREE Trauma Relief Day of Healing on Sunday August 11th from 1:30pm-5:30pm at The Brightside (905 E 3rd St). Donations will be accepted and donated to the victim’s families and Moms Demand Action.

Classroom sessions:

  • 1:30 – 2:30 Somatic Trauma Resolution with Anjali Brannon from Ayurveda Natural Health Center
  • 2:30 – 3.30 Guided Relaxation and Meditation with Julie Bowen from Heartfulness Dayton
  • 3:30 – 4:30 Yoga with BeTrice Casada
  • 4:30 – 5:30 Pranic Healing with Felisha Beverly

*Please bring a yoga mat, blanket or towel if participating in yoga session.

Mini sessions will be offered throughout the event, including Thai Yoga & Swedish Massage, Pranic Healing, Somatic Trauma Resolution, Meditation, Reflexology, Reiki & Bemer from the above mentioned practitioners along with Janae Christopher, Lori Slone, Kathryn Stomps, Colleen Curran, Susan Nunn and more to be announced.

VeganDayton’s Shelly Gompers is providing snacks and information.

Grandmother Whitefeather to give free talk at Natural Path Meditation Center

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The Natural Path Meditation Center in Beavercreek welcomes Grandmother Sapokniona Whitefeather, a spiritual leader from the Apache Nation, for a free talk on Love & Loving. The talk will be followed by a Heartfulness Meditation introductory session at the Natural Path Meditation Center in Beavercreek, seven serene acres dedicated to peace and meditation.

Sapokniona Whitefeather, affectionately known as “Grandmother”, is a Visionary, Wisdom Teacher and Keeper of the Earth. Grandmother’s goals are to help people to understand their journey here on Earth; to help others to see their full potential through their life experiences as well as through her teachings and example; lastly, to walk softly on Mother Earth and to respect all life forms everywhere.

She is a Certified Alternative Healer trained in numerous healing modalities, i.e., Light Weaving, Aromatherapy, Trauma Release, Enneagram, Energy Psychology, and Reiki. She is a Spiritual Counselor. Grandmother also recently completed her doctorate of divinity.13123379_1732104550392617_3476371322619939362_o

Grandmother has led workshops, retreats, teaching circles and ceremony. She has conducted Silent Retreats to help people to go within to connect with their Higher Self. This is achieved through different forms of guided imagery, walking meditations and ceremony.

Grandmother often works with veterans’ organizations focusing on helping veterans and their spouses to release trauma and supporting families to come back into balance through energy psychology and ceremony. Grandmother serves as board member for Cardinal Retreats, a Maine based service organization. She worked with Angel Fire Veterans Wellness retreat in New Mexico and has served as spiritual counselor at the Embrace The Vet retreat in Harpswell, Maine.

How to go? 10:30am May 15th at Natural Path Meditation Center 3153 Lantz Rd Beavercreek OH. Free!