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Befriending the Body

By Arlyn

In many ways human beings are improbable. It’s improbable that creative intelligence that is both self-reflective with the capacity to be self-destructive would arise from algae or be placed here by a creator powerful enough to evoke the full complexity that we, as humans, exhibit. It’s improbable that we would turn from, and fight the … Read more

What is Somatic Movement?

By Arlyn

Published in The High Country Shopper 1/15/25 The word ‘somatic’ comes from Greek sōmatikos meaning “of the body.” Over time, Somatics has evolved and now encompasses an entire and varied field of study including different therapy modalities, dance forms, and mindfulness practices. Human bodies evolved to move all day over variable terrain. Movement in any … Read more

What do You Make it Mean?

By Arlyn

Hello, how are you today? I mean, really, how are you doing? Likely, if you are reading this, there is some discomfort somewhere in your world. We are human, after all, and this Western world, while designed to accommodate a lot of physical comforts (if you can afford them), is not designed to tend well … Read more

Inviting Nourishment

By Arlyn

What in your internal world is needing more nourishment? Perhaps it’s a body system, perhaps it’s an energetic quality like compassion, self-acceptance or clarity. Perhaps it’s a part of your home or work or family life. What do we mean by nourishment? The dictionary says “to sustain with food or nutriment; supply with what is … Read more

old blog

By Arlyn

my old blog is here, if you’d like to check out more of my writing: http://ladyarlyn.wordpress.com/