 we all have a shadow side that exists as a part of the subconscious whole. it is the side of yourself that you cannot see clearly, or likely at all. it is formed by the conditionings, traumas and repressed emotions of the human experience. the shadow pops up in the most inopportune of moments (lol oops) in a shady attempt to sabotage our efforts to advance, heal, succeed. Shadow Work consists of illuminating the shadow — bringing into consciousness the unconscious, integrating it and healing the whole.
shadow work is like being the detective of your own personal psyche. it’s thrilling. it’s messy. and it can be fun! but more than anything it is SO important and worth it to reclaim your conditionings and transmute your challenges into STRENGTHS. transfer all that energy to work *for* you, rather than against you. this way your greatest obstacles become your greatest assets. it sounds cliché because it’s true! the shadow may manifest as : - toxic impulses + addictive habits - lowvibe patterns, attracting same dysfunctional relationships / situations - aggression, passive aggression - fear, desire, anger, greed - emotional outbursts + unproportional reactions - emotional repression, denial of reality - feelings of unworthiness, ego-centric delusion in this introduction to shadow work we will be going through a series of thought exercises to illuminate your personal shadows with heart-centred restorative yoga postures, breathing exercises and hypnotic meditation with reiki assist.
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 ecstatic shaking is so healing !
the kundalini shake is an integral part of my daily practice. after a session I feel lightness, euphoria, clarity, balance. studies show that ‘shake medicine’ or ‘bioenergetics’ is an immediate and effective way to release emotion, stress and physical tension. further, shake medicine is a proven method to release trauma on physical (myofascial), emotional and psychological levels (it is not uncommon that you’ll get in a good cry after a shake lol). as one of the oldest healing modalities, ecstatic shaking is a great way to move through trauma into joy. for example, if a kid is having a temper tantrum, put on a fun song and get them to dance shake… by the end they will be giggly and exhausted. e-motions are energy-in-motion. in order to be processed they must be fully expressed and released. shaking is an awesome and efficient way to move through any mood! also, it’s super fun source of cardio (while also looking like a crazy) #ProTip : put on your favourite pump up song and shake it (for a full kundalini shake this would last 11 minutes 👻). try it out and post below about your experience ! as always, xo #KundaliniShake #ShakeMedicine #DanceMedicine #ShakeTherapy #DanceTherapy #EcstaticShake #ShakeIt #EcstaticDance #DanceMontreal #HealingArts #Reiki #Bioenergetics #ShakeYourselfBeforeYouBreakYourself instructing restorative yoga is like facilitating naptime. a deeply nourishing, expansive and proactive rest. in order for your body to *heal itself* it must be in a state of true relaxation. restorative yoga activates the parasympathetic nervous system (the rest and digest mode) that enables this healing to take place. restorative poses aim to gently alleviate fascial tightness and muscular tension, create openness by improving mobility/flexibility, and promote regenerative growth in soft tissue structures. on spiritual and emotional levels, by creating space in your body you are clearing the way of past emotion and trauma, and opening towards lightness and harmony. even if you’re a cardio fanatic and LOVE the sweat and flow of vinyasa, it is crucial to slow down with at least one restorative session a week. this is when all the positive changes will be integrated in your bod, and you get the calm and cool that you deserve. benefits of restorative yoga include immune system boost, balancing of the nervous system, increase of blood flow to vital organs, repair of damaged tissue, and feelings of euphoria and bliss. after I instruct a class everyone comes out looking super floaty and peaceful).. could be all the reiki too ;) best part is, you can do restorative yoga at home (even in bed!) JOIN ME for my weekly Quantum Meditations (Restorative Yoga + Reiki + Hypnosis for Manifestation and Healing) and bi-weekly Sunday Moon Shadow Series on the evenings of the NEW and FULL MOON (Restorative Yoga + Reiki + Breathwork + Shadow Work Guided Hypnotic Meditation). Online, contact riodeki.montreal@gmail.com to register.  never have I felt such restorative euphoria, radical opening and inspiration, as I do when I witness the transition of day into night. it feels like a remembering, a momentary glimpse of Source, a reminder of the universe’s inherent yet inexpressible beauty, the mysterious divinity of sky..
every cell of my body is filled with the lightness of awe and I cannot help but feel an overwhelming gratitude. studies show that the experience of awe and appreciation lower cortisol levels and increase dopamine and serotonin levels, in effect improving overall health and wellbeing. protip: get your daily dose, go on a skywalk today!!  over the past decade many studies have shown the truly healing effects of earthing (grounding), the practice of placing your bare feet (or any skin contact) directly on the earth.
🖐 🌍 🦶 our atmosphere contains + and - charged IONS (electrically charged atoms). while grounding, the earth acts as a magnet and *pulls* from your body the POSITIVE IONS (counterintuitive to their name, +IONS cause stress/disease and impair brain function, and are created by technology/pollution). research shows that earthing for 30 mins a day significantly decreases inflammation, boosts the immune system, increases blood flow, reduces pain and lowers cortisol levels (stress chemicals), all while causing a calming, connected sense of clarity. ☺️. 🌈. ☀️ equally, by earthing you are also recharging, in essence *absorbing* the NEGATIVE IONS (the healing ones! causing deep a relaxation and a sense of awe, and produced by nature and natural phenomena i.e. thunderstorms, rivers and waterfalls, the ocean, forests). 🌊. ⚡️ 🌱 on a chemical level, -IONS increase serotonin levels, energize, improve well-being and allow your nervous system to return to its parasympathetic state (rest and digest). another plus of earthing, it helps promote better sleep! unplug to recharge? 🌴 🌴 🌴 I hang out in parks frequently to earth, meditate, journal. stretch and process. return to source. this part of my routine is what keeps me feeling grounded living in a city. especially since I spend so much time working from my computer (literally absorbing +IONS) I make sure to get my daily fix of the magnetic mother earth. nature heals! pro tip: visualizing the +/- dual channel while actively earthing enhances the process by adding mind magic to the mix. as always, xo |
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