This article was written by Camille Johnson. Thanks Camille for submitting these great pieces! I, Kirby Moore, the owner of AstroDharma offer somatic process work, in-person trauma resolution and long-distance nervous system repair. I have been studying and practicing Nurturing Resilience for 20+ years. This advice (below) from Camille is a good start! Just keepContinue reading “Resilience in Motion: How to Stay Mentally Flexible in Uncertain Times”
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Stay Balanced All Year: Simple, Seasonal Self-Care That Actually Fits Your Life
Thank you Camille Johnson for submitting this article! It includes great suggestions for gently working with the seasonal energy. Enjoy! Most people don’t notice the shift until they’re already off. Too wired in summer, too foggy in winter, too scattered in fall. The calendar might say one thing, but your body? It’s working on aContinue reading “Stay Balanced All Year: Simple, Seasonal Self-Care That Actually Fits Your Life”
Drupon Thinley Ningpo Dharma teachings in Charlottesville & on Zoom
Hello Friends, One last reminder: Drupon Thinley Ningpo will be giving Dharma teachings in Charlottesville starting next week! I am very excited to host him and his translator Virginia Blum. Oct 2nd – 5th. All teachings at the Unity Church. Here is the schedule: Thurs Oct 2nd – 6:30 – 8:30 – “How to IncreaseContinue reading “Drupon Thinley Ningpo Dharma teachings in Charlottesville & on Zoom”
Sacred Nervous System Work
I love what I do. It is very difficult to fully describe what it is that I offer. I am a Craniosacral Therapist, along with offering Somatic Experiencing, Integral Somatic Psychology, Birth Process Work (working with Pre- and Perinatal Psychology), Asian Bodywork, Subtle Energy Bodywork and Western Astrology. I have many clients who are amazedContinue reading “Sacred Nervous System Work”
Drupon Thinley Ningpo giving Dharma teachings in Charlottesville, Virginia in early October
Hello Friends, I am promoting these teachings every couple of weeks – so thanks for your patience if you have already seen this! Drupon Thinley Ningpo is giving Buddhist teachings October 2nd – 5th in Central Virginia. He will be teaching at Unity Church, on Hydraulic Avenue. To register, go here: https://unitycharlottesville.org/events/drupon-thinley-ningpo-rinpoche Here is theContinue reading “Drupon Thinley Ningpo giving Dharma teachings in Charlottesville, Virginia in early October”
Here Are Some Unconventional Paths to Nurture Your Mental Well-Being
Image by FreePic Improving mental health doesn’t always mean following the same tried-and-true steps of exercise, therapy, and mindfulness. While these are essential, there’s a wide spectrum of lesser-known practices that can bring surprising relief and joy. Sometimes, the spark that lifts your mood comes from unexpected places—a shift in how you express yourself, whereContinue reading “Here Are Some Unconventional Paths to Nurture Your Mental Well-Being”
Dharma teachings in Central Virginia, NC, Md, DC people welcome!
Hello Friends, We are honored to host Drupon Thinley Ningpo in early October. He will be teaching at Unity Church in Charlottesville Oct 2nd – 5th. Here is the schedule: Oct 2nd – Thursday 6:30 – 8:30 pm – How to Increase Loving-Kindness & Compassion Oct 3rd – Friday 6:30 – 8:30 – Discussion AboutContinue reading “Dharma teachings in Central Virginia, NC, Md, DC people welcome!”
Where I am with Trauma Informed Astrology
Hello Dear Readers and Visitors, I created Trauma Informed Astrology back in 2021 as I was completing Somatic Experiencing certification, and seeing how many ways one can see trauma in the Natal Astrology Horoscope (the Birth Chart). I appreciate how Western Astrology answers the questions of Why is this happening? (what energies are involved?) AndContinue reading “Where I am with Trauma Informed Astrology”
Creative Outlets That Help You Manage Stress (and Why They Work)
Image by Freepik Stress doesn’t knock. It builds. It waits. And then it shows up at once — in your shoulders, in your sleep, in the way your voice tightens during a normal conversation. Most of us wait too long to defuse it. But here’s what many people miss: creativity doesn’t require inspiration. It requiresContinue reading “Creative Outlets That Help You Manage Stress (and Why They Work)”
Dharma teachings in Charlottesville, Va; in early October
October Dharma Teachings, All are welcome! Dharma Weekend with Drupon Thinley Ningpo October 2nd–5th at Unity Church (Hydraulic Rd, Charlottesville) I’m honored to help organize four days of authentic Buddhist teachings with Drupon Thinley Ningpo Rinpoche. You are welcome to attend any part of the program—come for one session, a full day, or the entireContinue reading “Dharma teachings in Charlottesville, Va; in early October”
Meditation Informs Healing Facilitation 