In this episode, I break down our values and the heart of Zen Aromas & Wellness through the ABCs — Ahimsa, Balance, and Choice. You’ll learn how I support individuals and through trauma-informed yoga, mindfulness, and holistic self-care practices designed to regulate the nervous system.

At the end of this episode, you'll find journal prompts to reflect on.

This short, grounding episode gives you a clear understanding of what Zen Aromas stands for and how my offerings create safety, connection, and sustainable self-care for all types of nervous systems.

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In this episode, I’m opening up about my personal healing journey as a mother of an autistic child and how navigating hospital stays, stress, and vicarious trauma led me to yoga. Through breathwork, gentle movement, and mindfulness, I discovered a pathway to regulate my own nervous system and, in turn, to support my neurodivergent child.

I share how small, mindful practices became powerful tools for calm, connection, and healing. Today, through my work at Zen Aromas and Wellness, I offer somatic, trauma-informed, and neurodiversity-affirming yoga classes designed to create safety, self-regulation, and empowerment for others walking similar paths.

The episode closes with a simple, practical grounding exercise to help listeners regulate in moments of overwhelm, and an invitation to join my Mindful Motherhood Support Group, a safe community for moms of children of all types of minds, to find support, healing, and rest.

What You’ll Hear in This Episode:

• My story of navigating motherhood
• How trauma and stress manifest in the body and how yoga became a tool for healing.
• The power of shared regulation through yoga and breathwork.
• A calming 5-4-3-2-1 grounding practice to regulate your nervous system.
• How to find community and support through the Mindful Motherhood Support Group.

Resources Mentioned:

• Mindful Motherhood Support Group: A safe, supportive space for moms to breathe, move, and heal in community. Register at Pricing Plans | Zen Aromas, LLC
• Follow Iesha on Instagram: Iesha | Holistic Wellness Practitioner (@zenaromas.wellness) • Instagram photos and videos

In this episode we explore what trauma-informed yoga really means and why it’s such an important practice for all types of minds and bodies.

You’ll learn how trauma-informed yoga differs from traditional yoga, how it supports nervous system regulation, and why creating safety and choice on the mat matters. This episode will help you see yoga through a more mindful, healing lens. If you’re a yoga teacher, mental health professional, or someone who’s been curious about why trauma-informed yoga feels “different,” this one’s especially for you.

What We’ll Cover

• What “trauma-informed” really means in the context of yoga

• The key principles of trauma-informed practice: safety, choice, and empowerment

• How trauma affects the body and why body-based healing is essential

• The difference between traditional yoga cues and trauma-sensitive language

Follow along for more mindfulness, trauma-informed yoga practices, and upcoming workshops:

Reserve your spot in the virtual studio here: Online Group Class | Zen Aromas, LLC

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Feeling drained, overstimulated, or emotionally exhausted? This episode is for you. Here we will explore how mindful movement and restorative yoga can help you recover from burnout and sensory overload.

We’ll discuss:

• What burnout and overstimulation really are from a nervous system perspective
• How yoga supports emotional and sensory regulation
• Gentle restorative poses to release tension and reconnect with your body
• Simple daily practices to reset and recharge

This episode includes guided reflections and accessible movement cues for everybody and every nervous system.

Join our next virtual group yoga class for gentle nervous system support and community connection.

Reserve your spot here: Online Group Class | Zen Aromas, LLC

Book a private yoga session: Online Private Yoga | Zen Aromas, LLC

Follow @zenaromas.wellness on Instagram for more trauma-informed yoga, mindfulness, and self-care practices.

In this episode we explore how yoga can be a supportive tool for those navigating burnout and overstimulation. If you're feeling weighed down by the demands of daily life, you’ll find gentle, trauma-informed ways to help regulate your nervous system, release tension, and create space for rest and recovery.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

• The signs of burnout and overstimulation, and how they show up in the body and mind

• How trauma-informed yoga can offer a safe space to restore balance

• Simple practices you can integrate into your day to reduce overwhelm

Who This Episode Is For:

• Neurodivergent individuals experiencing sensory overload

• Trauma survivors navigating chronic stress

• Anyone seeking gentle, accessible ways to cope with burnout

• Caregivers, parents, and professionals who give a lot of themselves to others

Resources + Next Steps:

• Follow me on Instagram: @zenaromas.wellness

• Learn more about trauma-informed yoga and my wellness offerings at www.zenaromasllc.com

• Join a virtual group yoga class. This month's theme is Yoga for Reclaiming Your Power.

• If this episode resonates with you, please subscribe, share it with a friend, or leave a review to help others find the show.

Stillness isn’t the only path to mindfulness, especially for trauma survivors and neurodivergent people. In this episode, we explore movement-based practices that nurture presence without forcing you to sit perfectly still. Together, we will discover gentle ways to connect with your body, regulate your nervous system, and bring mindfulness into everyday life.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode

• Why traditional seated meditation isn’t the only, or even the best, option for many people.

• Movement-based mindfulness practices like walking meditation, gentle yoga, creative dance, and mindful everyday activities.

• A practical grounding tool: the "Moving Scan" you can try at home in just a few minutes.

• Trauma-informed, neurodivergent-affirming tips for building a practice that feels safe and sustainable.

Journal Prompts for Reflection

1. When have I felt most present and aware, was I moving or still?

2. What sensations signal that I need movement instead of stillness?

3. How can I create a mindful moment in a daily activity I already do?

Your Next Step

Ready to explore movement-based mindfulness within the community? Register for my upcoming in-person Self-Care Yoga Workshop. We’ll practice gentle yoga, breathwork, and grounding techniques that support the nervous system in a trauma-informed, choice-based space.

Connect with Me

• Instagram: @zenaromas.wellness

• Website: Zen Aromas & Wellness | Holistic Wellness Practitioner

• Sign Up for the Self-Care Workshop: Self-Care + Yoga Workshop | Zen Aromas, LLC

In this episode of Yoga Beyond the Spectrum, we explore the power of the breath as a gentle anchor that helps us reconnect with our bodies and create a sense of safety within. For trauma survivors and neurodivergent individuals, the body can sometimes feel like an overwhelming place. Through mindful breathing, we can begin to reclaim our relationship with ourselves.

I’ll guide you through how the breath works with the nervous system, why it’s such a powerful yet accessible tool, and simple, trauma-informed practices you can try anytime you need grounding. This episode offers encouragement and practical steps to help you find safety in your own skin.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

• Why the breath is one of the most accessible tools for grounding and regulation
• How mindful breathing supports the nervous system and emotional regulation
• Trauma-informed ways to approach breath practices safely
• A simple guided breath practice you can use daily

Resources + Links

• Connect with me on Instagram: @zenaromas.wellness

• Learn about trauma-informed yoga + workshops at www.zenaromasllc.com

If this episode resonated with you, please subscribe, share it with a friend, or leave a review; and if you want more tools like this? Join my newsletter for mindfulness practices, yoga tips, and updates on upcoming workshops.

With love and magic

In this episode, I open up about one of the biggest milestones in my parenting journey, sending my autistic Covid baby off to kindergarten. This transition is deeply emotional, not only because of the challenges and uncertainties of the pandemic years, but also because of the intentional ways we’ve been preparing for this moment.

I share the small but meaningful steps we’ve taken to prepare… building routines, practicing social skills, play dates, and weaving in affirmations, to help create a foundation of safety, confidence, and resilience.

For parents and caregivers of neurodivergent children, or anyone walking their little one into this big transition, I hope this story reminds you that preparation is important. Let’s embrace the presence, love, and trust in our children’s strength.

• Follow me on Instagram: @zenaromas.wellness

• Learn more about my work: www.zenaromasllc.com

• Join the support group

If this episode resonates with you, please share it with another parent or caregiver who might need encouragement on their journey.

Overstimulated by bright lights, loud music, or fast-paced yoga classes? In this episode, we explore sensory-friendly yoga, a gentle, adaptable approach designed for neurodivergent individuals, trauma survivors, and anyone seeking a calmer practice. We're talking about what sensory-friendly yoga is, why it matters, and how to create a practice that actually works for you.

You'll Learn:

• Why understanding sensory sensitivities is key for neurodivergent minds and bodies
• How to adapt yoga with props, modifications, and grounding techniques
• And I’ll guide you through a small, practical somatic tool you can use daily to reset and regulate

Your yoga practice doesn’t need to look like anyone else’s to be healing.

Whether you’re a parent, a yoga teacher, a mental health professional, or on your own healing journey, this episode offers insight and support to help you reconnect with your body in gentle, empowering ways. Let’s explore the body’s wisdom and the power of yoga for nervous system healing.

Connect with Me:

Instagram: @zenaromas.wellness

Website: www.zenaromas.com

With love and magic.

Yep, we’re doing it, we’re talking about it. We’re exploring the healing power of somatic movement, what it is, why it matters, and how it supports trauma recovery and sensory regulation, especially for neurodivergent individuals and trauma survivors.

You’ll learn why gentle, intentional movement can be used as a form of medicine to reconnect with your body, regulate your nervous system, and support emotional balance.

We’ll also practice a simple, accessible tool called the “Rock & Drop”, a 3-5 minute movement practice you can use anytime to ground, calm, and regulate, no special equipment or yoga background required.

You’ll Learn:

• What “somatic movement” really means

• How trauma and neurodivergence affect the body

• Why slow, intentional movement supports nervous system healing

• The connection between interoception, movement, and agency

• How somatic movement serves as a daily self-regulation tool

• A short guided practice called “The Rock & Drop”

If you’re a parent, a yoga teacher, a mental health professional, or on your own healing journey, this episode offers insight and support to help you reconnect with your body in gentle, empowering ways. Let’s explore the body’s wisdom and the power of yoga for nervous system healing.

Connect with Me:

Instagram: @zenaromas.wellness

Website: www.zenaromas.com

With love and magic