moved to heal

Moved to Heal practice removes any emphasis on doing "postures" (referred to as forms) or movements in a certain or "correct" way. Instead, trauma-sensitive practices shift greater focus to the internal experience. Over time, participants can develop their ability to feel in their bodies, recognize their internal sensations, and use that knowledge as a resource for self-regulation.

Weekly episodes follow a consistent pattern:

• welcome + what to expect
• describe the movements included in the practice
• guide listeners through the practice using TSY format:
• offer choices
• use invitational language
• invite noticing of feeling and sensation
• invite exploration when ready

Each month, I offer 3 different lengths of practice: 5, 10, or 15 movements based on 5 base forms. I work with a relatively small + "basic" library of forms and movements, in order to make the practice accessible without yoga familiarity.

The primary reason is that I love podcasts, so that was my vehicle of choice for sharing trauma-sensitive movement! There are a few other reasons I think a podcast is a handy way to access MTH classes:

• one can listen to the practices in a casual way, which might be an easier entry point than an in-person class
• can listen discretely with headphones
• no visuals (which can be distracting or prescriptive even)
• connection through voice
• free resource anyone can access
• episodes can be downloaded for later use without internet connection