Welcome to this gentle inner child connection guided meditation, designed especially for those embarking on the journey of beginner shadow work. This practice serves as a safe and nurturing space where you can start to explore and heal the hidden aspects of yourself with kindness and compassion.

In this meditation, we will gently guide you to reconnect with your inner child, the part of you that holds your deepest emotions, memories, and innate innocence. By acknowledging and embracing this aspect of yourself, you can begin to understand the roots of your current feelings and behaviors, allowing for profound healing and growth.

Before we begin, find a quiet and comfortable place where you won't be disturbed. Sit or lie down in a relaxed position, close your eyes, and take a few deep, calming breaths. Let the tension in your body melt away with each exhale, and allow yourself to be fully present in this moment.

As we journey together, remember to approach yourself with the same gentleness and care you would offer to a dear friend. There is no right or wrong way to experience this meditation; simply allow whatever arises to be, without judgment or expectation. You are here to nurture and support the most vulnerable parts of yourself, and that in itself is a beautiful act of self-love.

Now, let's begin our journey inward, opening our hearts to the wisdom and innocence of our inner child.

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Prepare to go on your journey of healing with this awareness meditation guided by Vanessa. Let her relax and center you for your therapeutic healing practice. This guided meditation is excellent for use with Ketamine, Psilocybin or your psychedelic therapy of choice. Pair it with this playlist for an immersive experience:

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3a4A5WRn6TRwrhSeHisVrk?si=e05b71ad97ad49b3

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Ready to meet a really busy person?? Gracie is a mom, wife, farmer, yoga student, yoga teacher and yoga studio owner! She is the owner of Grateful Hearts Studio in Crestview Florida. While balancing the rest of her life, Gracie teaches two very unique types of Yoga: Buti and Goat!!!

GOAT YOGA!!!!

We will chat about that poop covered mat on this episode. Don't miss how she is navigating toward her advanced yoga teacher training, raising kids, deflecting haters and rising above to evolve. 

Ways to connect:

IG-gracie_longlegs, graciesgoatyoga and gratefulheartsyoga

Gratefulheartsyoga.net-Find a class that rocks with you! Learn Buti!!

Emeraldcoastzoo.com-Come practice yoga with Gracie and the goats! Next class 7/24 at 9a and 10:30a! Stay to check out all the other cool exhibits.

Check in with Gracie's teachers-Dragonflyyoga.com-Laura Tyree and Melissashalongo.com-Melissa Shalongo

Alyssa Gavulic is a gold star widow, grieving mother, psychotherapist, and counselor educator. She is a Mental Health Counselor, Marriage and Family Therapist who also has her PhD in Counseling Education and Supervision from Liberty University. She is now the director of Crosspoint Counseling Center in Niceville, FL and practices as a psychotherapist, specializing in many areas. Her wisdom is shared with the articulation of a researcher scholar and advanced practitioner while still being conveying with the vulnerability and authenticity of being a wife who lost her Special Forces husband to a parachute training accident, a mother who lost her 2 ½ year old daughter to drowning, a sister who lost her brother to suicide and then lost another brother to homicide all within the 2 ½ year time period. Alyssa brings her story of overcoming adversity and holding onto to hope in the midst of several life-altering losses as a speaker to a variety of audiences.  Alyssa’s message of facing deep waves of grief while still finding the beauty and joy inherent in each moment will both enrich and inspire you. Check out her team of counselors and therapists https://crosspoint.church/counseling/ 

Need a little motivation? Listen to this quickie meditation! May all your dreams come true! Keep evolving!

Today we learn from kids how simple it is to work through our feelings try for a positive outlook!

Heidi Banks experienced the benefits of Yoga several years ago and began a faithful practice in 2006. After completing her 200 hr. YTT here in Niceville at Yoga Junkie studios, she pursued her passion for Yin Yoga and completed a 40- Hour Yin Yoga training at Breathe Yoga and Wellness Center, in Pensacola, FL. She is currently finishing up her 300 hr. advanced YTT at Dragonfly studios in Ft. Walton beach. She is a Speech Pathologist that works with special needs children and child through life span folks on the spectrum. Heidi teaches special needs children’s yoga, seniors, chair, yin, restorative, private and many other forms of yoga. In deepening her practice, she has learned that Yoga is the ultimate attitude adjustment because a consistent practice has the potential to make most things better. 

-Check out Heidi Banks at Yoga Dharma Studios in Niceville Florida. Want to schedule? Drop me a message and I’ll hook you up!

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Get ready to meet my relax go to woman! Heidi Banks!!!