This short practice is here to assist as you come back to yourself—especially if you’ve been giving a lot, overdoing, or feeling a little off-center. Whether you're preparing for a night of dance or simply needing a reset, this meditation will guide you to ground your energy, soften your nervous system, and reconnect with your own presence. It’s a moment to tend to you. To restore your rhythm. To shift out of people-pleasing or performance and drop back into your body—where your true magnetism lives. This is an invitation to pause, breathe, and reclaim your energy before you move back into connection with life & others.Enjoy.

Aleah Cherí Roberts and Dr. Jonathan Marion explore the themes of authenticity, connection, and personal growth after attending the Zouk Embodiment Retreat* in Bali.

They discuss the importance of navigating boundaries, self-compassion, and the transformative power of presence and vulnerability. The dialogue emphasizes the significance of relating to oneself and others, the journey of self-discovery, and the role of somatic practices in fostering emotional awareness.

Ultimately, the conversation highlights the beauty of embracing multiplicity in identity and the importance of creating space for emotions in the process of healing and growth. This anchors deeper connections by realizing we have a choice in HOW we choose to show up, while being gentle when we don't see it in the given moment, we can still utilize what we learned to apply next time, leading us to a more empowered life.

Ways to Connect with Dr. Jonathan Marion:

<*This retreat focuses on the Brenderson technique developed by Brenda & Anderson Brazilian Zouk Instructors partnering with tantra facilitators diving into energetic connection & practices hosted in a safe container to explore masculine & feminine polarities within us & while relating to others>

Keywords

Zouk, embodiment, retreat, authenticity, connection, boundaries, self-compassion, relationships, healing, communication, understanding, self-awareness, presence