Homebody Hands

I did not wake up yesterday expecting to foster a dog. But, well, here we are.

This good boy is getting neutered on Wednesday when his stray-hold ends. He’ll be with us until he finds a home. Are you looking for a dog?! I think it’s safe to assume he hasn’t had the easiest go at life, and I don’t think anyone is looking for him. He’s a hungry guy with some scratches and missing fur, but he’s the sweetest soul. They think he’s about 4.5 years old.

I know this isn’t bodywork or massage related. However, amidst all the activity of getting this guy settled, I was thinking about how my first experience in care work was in animal care.

I’ve worked at doggy daycares and spent time as a vet receptionist. At one point, I was considering becoming a vet tech, but obviously took a different path.

Anyway, if you’re looking for a dog, consider this guy when he’s available. We’ve been calling him Philbert, like a hazelnut. Please share!

A round of applause for Kayla Farrell, please. A hand painted sign only feels right, and now things feel even more like home.

The Self-Held Session is happening on Saturday, August 22nd. A morning of meditation, movement and self-massage. It’s 90 minutes spent with yourself: your hands, your breath, your body.

We’ll begin with meditation and breathwork before exploring some simple self-massage techniques & somatic movement practices designed to help you slow down and listen to your body with curiosity.

Come reconnect with your homebody. Space is limited, pls pre-register :)

And they both need their own ways of being cared for

Sometimes the muscles needs tending to after working hard, sleeping funky or direct injury

Sometimes they’re holding on because your nervous system has learned that staying “on” feels safer than letting go

Our muscles can carry effort, habit, stress, and protection. Being curious and understanding the difference changes how to approach caring for the body

Soul Yoga Fest is happening Sunday at 10AM! This years festival is taking place at Uzazi Village. Soul Yoga Fest exists to make health and wellness more accessible for underrepresented groups by offering free, beginner-friendly classes for all ages and levels.

There are 10+ FREE classes, and not all just yoga. I’ll be leading a guided meditation & self-massage session at 10:30 AM. See you there!

Getting massaged can feel incredibly vulnerable. There can be a lot of mystery for a first timer. It’s week, so I wanted to lay out what to expect, at least when you come through my doors.

First, start by knowing that you don’t need to earn rest, and you don’t have to fit a certain image of someone who gets massages.

No matter if you’re coming for pain relief, stress, nervous system support, or simply because you’re curious, you belong on the table.