In this episode of Connected with Iva, I sit down with the wonderfully thoughtful @anasta_foto to explore the rich intersection of mindfulness, embodiment, and photography. Together, we dive into the quiet presence required to truly capture a moment, the link between inner stillness and visual storytelling, and how photography can become a moving form of meditation and self-connection.

Anasta opens up about her journey as a photographer and how she’s found grounding and inspiration through practices that invite slowness and presence—including ecstatic dance, contact improvisation, and 5Rhythms. We also touch on the importance of safe, supportive spaces like women’s circles, and dive into communication practices that deepen connection, such as Nonviolent Communication (NVC), Authentic Relating, and Circling.

Whether you're a creative, a seeker, or simply someone learning to find beauty in the everyday, this conversation is a gentle invitation to pause, notice, and reconnect—with yourself, with others, and with the world around you.

You can check out Anasta’s work here, Anastafo.com