Aligned Expressions

In this episode, Sherry interviews Skye Kelly, the Executive Director of the wellness non-profit Heal One World.  Skye took her own life's challenges and turned them into a life of helping others in the community live more healthful and fulfilled lives.  At 18, Skye was in a life changing accident, leaving her disabled and with little hope  After several successful years as a Real Estate Agent, Skye decided to keep a promise she made to herself to start a non profit to give back to others in need of physical and mental well being that could not afford less traditional treatments, find them.  She started the non profit Heal One World.  She single handedly found a board and began holding yoga and tai chi classes at neighborhood studios during their less busy times.  By 2010 she had found the studio space to begin offering classes and treatments to the community by donation and largely for free in the Arlington Heights, Los Angeles, CA neighborhood  She also started the Awareness Film Festival which is on it's 12th year has shown over 2000 films that are opening eyes to different issues that our world and community are facing.  

In this episode, Sherry and Skye discuss how Heal One World makes, wellness accessible to those who need it and the importance of yoga for mental and physical health.

This is a special episode for National Yoga Awareness Month.  Based on research, trauma-informed yoga combines the mind and body impact of trauma with spiritual health and consciousness. It is a way to safely connect with your body, regaining any control, love, or acceptance that may have been threatened during a traumatic experience.

In this episode, Sherry speaks with Dr. Dana M. Hubbard of Vitality Health and Wellness Center about how she encourages her clients to use yoga as part of their healing program from trauma related emotions.  Sherry who is also trained as a certified trauma informed yoga teacher discusses her role in working with students who are experiencing trauma as part of her karma yoga practice.  

Dr. Dana M. Hubbard, also known as “Dr. D”, is the owner and chief operator of Vitality Health and Wellness, LLC. She is a professional Licensed Clinical Social worker who has serviced veterans, women, children, and the black community. She is also a Certified Lead Agent with a specialization in organizational psychology. Dr. Hubbard received her Doctorate in Health Care Administration in 2019. Additional educational accomplishments include a Bachelor’s in Social Work from the University of Maryland Eastern Shore, and a Bachelor’s in Sociology from Salisbury state.

Dr. Dana M. Hubbard served honorably in the United States Airforce.  As a Captain in the Air Force, Dr. D was a mental health therapist for service members and was responsible for the mental health operations for the local Air Force base.  She led a clinical team of 22 professionals served as the Behavioral Health Consultant for base commanders and lead multiple Air Force programs.

As a Clinical Social Worker, Dr. Dana M. Hubbard specializes in Crisis Management, Bereavement, Child and Adolescent Counseling, Behavioral Health, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) importantly military/veteran mental health, and most importantly mental health for women of color.

For National Yoga Awareness Month, Sherry Steine of SBW Aligned Expressions interviews noted Yoga Teacher, Leslie Nelson about using essential oils as part of your yoga practice.  Her journey into yoga as well as tips and understanding yoga as a way to relieve stress and heal with essential oils are discussed.  In 2012, Leslie began practicing Yoga and instantly recognized the healing benefits yoga had to offer. In 2016 she earned her 200 RYT through Evolution Yoga. Video of this interview can be found here.

She has continued her Restorative Yoga training with Octavia Raheem and is currently enrolled in 300 RYT through I AM Yoga. Leslie is devoted to crafting classes that inspire others to create their own well being by guiding the mind and body into harmony.  She is a NC Licensed Massage Body Work Therapist graduating from Southeastern Institute Charlotte, NC.  

Her unique style integrates training in several Western and Eastern modalities including Ayurveda, Reiki and Aromatouch. Leslie strives to make each session on her table meaningful, guiding your body toward peace, balance and relaxation. When Leslie is not healing others she is running around the state with her husband trying to catch her Son and Daughter's Basketball Games and caring for her guest in the families Air BNB.

You can find Leslie on Instagram @relaxationenthusiast

In this episode Sherry features Kyle Freeman, an international Yoga Teacher, Feng Shui consultant, and Intuitive counselor based in Lisbon, Portugal. For National Yoga Awareness Month, both Kyle and Sherry discuss the linkages between Yoga, Body, Feng Shui and the interior environment. In addition, a brief discussion on "Katonah Yoga is defined and discussed which incorporates classical Hatha yoga with Taoist theory, sacred geometry, magic, mythology, metaphor and imagination in a practical framework designed to potentiate personal and communal well-being." 

Kyle has over fifteen years of experience refining her intuitive skills and developing an in-depth understanding of both the built environment and the individual's physical and psychological relationship to their body and their environment. Kyle attended architecture school at Tulane University in New Orleans, Louisiana and Cooper Union in New York City.  After four years working in the field of Architecture she left in search of a deeper felt-send and metaphysical understanding of space and its capacity for healing.  Through that exploration Kyle was introduced to the ancient Chinese practice of Feng Shui.  She studied Classical, BTB, and Form school Feng Shui in New York, London and China.  She practices a combination of methods.

Her social media info is as follows

www.nathaliekylefreeman.com

Instagram: @nkylefreeman

Host Sherry Steine is an Author, Home Wellness Designer, Feng Shui Consultant, DoTerra Wellness Advocate and RYT 200 Yoga Teacher can be found at:

www.sbwaligned.com

Instagram: @sbwaligned

Sherry hosts her twin sister, Sharon J. Burton, Creativity Coach of Spark Your Creative.  Sharon J. Burton is an artist, art curator, and creative life advisor and Founder of Spark Your Creative based in the Washington, DC area. She is a visual artist whose preferred medium is collage and mixed media and has exhibited her art in galleries, art venues and other settings across the country since 2007.

This episode focuses on how being creative is part of our nature and is essential to us as humans.  The creation process helps to calm your state of mind and is a considered self care.  In addition, finding a suitable space for creative expression and memories in the home are discussed.  

For Mental Heath Month, Sherry interviews CEO and Author Robin Wilson of Robin Wilson Home about hypoallegenic design choices, her new home lifestyle brand Clean Design Home and her book by the same name.  Robin believes that "eco-friendly can be beautiful."  Sherry also discusses the how making your bed can be a ritualistic activity.

Did you know:

-The average homeowner has not replaced or washed their sleeping pillow in six years?

-There is a free and simple solution to improve indoor air quality and prevent toxins from entering your home?

-The one place in the home that most people do not think to look for mold could cause unnecessary "wheezing and sneezing" symptoms of allergies.  

Find out more in this amazing episode!

In this episode Maureen and Sherry discuss the basics of Feng Shui Gardens as well as understanding Biophilic Design.  In addition, the benefits of integrating plant life and nature into our spaces both inside and out.

Maureen Calamia inspires clients to connect with their True Nature, restore greater harmony and balance in their homes and lives, through the Five Elements of feng shui. She has taught feng shui since 2009 and her Luminous Spaces Feng Shui School, using my unique Re-Nature philosophy, has achieved the highest standards set by the International Feng Shui Guild. Maureen has been practicing since 2005, but she has worked with energy all of her life.  

Maureen is the author of Creating Luminous Spaces.

Tiffany C. Hammer of Hammer Designs is interviewed by host Sherry Steine about what to look for in crystals and how to use them in different rooms in the home.  Tiffany C. Hammer, is a certified coach and crystal healer, a purveyor of ethically sourced, exquisite minerals. Tiffany works with people who have tried it all, who've read it all, and logically understand where they're at or even how they've gotten here, and are adjusting to new perspectives and experiences. What she offers coaching for change for more peaceful -- and magical living.

This episode discusses specific crystals and how to use them for emotional balance, EMF stimulation, and for enhancing personal energy.  Sherry also discusses a chapter in her book Landing on Your Feet and Putting Down Roots that provides additional support for using crystals in the home.

Najah Dowdie CEO and Founder of Confection Decor, discusses her passion for design and home accessories.  Najah tell us the meaning of her mantra "EVERY ONE DESERVES A SAFE, BEAUTIFUL SPACE, NO MATTER THE SIZE, WHERE THEY CAN FEEL AT PEACE."

She also shares some tips for someone who is interested in popping color and interest with accents in their home. Sherry also discusses how you can feel inspired in your home during COVID-19 and how to reenergize and replace furnishings and feel your space with energetic accessorizing.

Sherry interviews Robin Bell of Robin Bell of Robin Bell Yoga and Wellness. Robin Bell is a Yoga instructor (E-RYT 200), Yoga Alliance Continuing Education Provider, Reiki Master/Teacher, Certified Animal Reiki practitioner, and Thai Foot Reflexology Massage practitioner, who is certified in Chakra Therapeutics. She completed the Level 1 Yoga Teacher Certification, the 200 hour Jiivana Yoga Teacher Training, and the Usui Reiki Level 1, 2 and Master Certifications at the Spiritual Essence Yoga and Wellness Center, in Upper Marlboro, MD.  Robin received her Thai Foot Reflexology Massage training at the Thai Institute of Healing Arts, formerly located in Arlington, VA, and her Chakra Therapeutics certification with Alanna Kaivalya, Ph.D.

In this episode, Robin discusses her own sacred self care rituals that promote balance and healing.  

Robin's info:

https://www.robinbellyoga.com

Instagram: @robinbellyogawellness