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yoga teachers: are we teaching presence or inviting dissociation?
In my last post, we took a look at what we’re actually trying to accomplish when we sit down to meditate. TLDR (too long, didn’t read?):...

Laura Beth Wenger
Mar 21, 20233 min read


practicing presence: embodiment, dissociation & meditation
Why do we meditate? Or, if we don’t, why do we think we should meditate? For many folks, the goal is to be more mindful. We want to enjoy...

Laura Beth Wenger
Mar 21, 20235 min read


resentment doesn’t mean you're a bad practitioner
One thing that we don’t speak about in the movement/wellness/healing arts world is resentment. It feels a little weird to even type that...

Laura Beth Wenger
May 31, 20223 min read


do isometric contractions freak you out?
here’s what to do. Isometric contractions are a popular (and powerful) choice for mobility & strength work. They’re incredibly useful as...

Laura Beth Wenger
Feb 11, 20223 min read


what is hypervigilance?
and how can we work with it in the body? Have you ever found yourself feeling really jumpy, or on edge– for days, or weeks at a time? For some folks, this can become so common they don’t even notice it anymore. Hypervigilance is an enhanced state of sensory sensitivity and reactivity. Our nervous systems are always scanning for things that might be dangerous. If everything’s going pretty well in our lives, this is a pretty low-key function. If we’re living with the effects of

Laura Beth Wenger
Feb 11, 20223 min read
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