In this episode, Vee shares her transformational ISTA experience— what is ISTA like (International School of Temple Arts)? What can you expect going to an ISTA retreat? The ladies dive into how Vee FINALLY found the tools to get out of her head and into her body, how to communicate boundaries lovingly, and awakening eros AKA life force. Get ready to hear about emotional release, using tantric exercises to let go of an ex, and the conversation to have before hooking up with a new person. 

What is ISTA? Deep dive into self. What drew Vee to go to ISTA? (1:05)

Breath. Sound. Movement: tool for moving through emotions. (5:48)

Intentions going into ISTA. (7:45) 

Being your own anchor and not seeking outside validation. (10:52)

Aha Moments: tuning into the 4 energy centers to make decisions. (15:23)

Engaging with the world from a place of fullness. (20:20)

Communicating your NO and learning how to speak your boundaries. (21:22)

The Body Keeps the Score: “if it’s hysterical, it’s historical.” (24:23)

Using rituals and symbolism to let go of an ex. (26:10)

Dancing without judgement as a tool for getting into your body and awakening your sensuality. (27:36)

Approaching situations and ENM with curiosity. Working through triggers and wounds by “surrendering” to situations that are out of your control. (29:59)

Celibacy and back-of-the-bus hookups. (34:33)

Boundaries are awesome. (38:31)

RDBSM *TA: Relationship Desires Boundaries STI Health Meaning *Trauma *Aftercare. (41:58)

Top Tips for going to ISTA. (53:44)

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