I am looking at the deeply embedded, entrenched (cultural) patterns and conditioning of pushing through, overriding (over-functioning) vs. listening to my nervous system, listening to my body and taking a healthy step back. This was the situation: I was attending a Buddhist retreat. There were multiple practices to choose from everyday, along with the mainContinue reading “Listening to my body and choosing rest is not stepping away from spiritual practice, it is the practice.”
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Progressed Moon in the 12th house (again)
Hello Friends, I offer Trauma Informed Astrology intrepretations and long-distance Somatic Process work. You can contact me here: https://www.mkirbymoore.com/contact.html Let me know if you want to set up a session or a free 15 minute consult to see if our working together might be a good fit. I have several clients in Europe and AsiaContinue reading “Progressed Moon in the 12th house (again)”
Liberating the Space Element course
Hello Friends, I have completed the Liberating the Space Element & Balancing the Fascia course online and it is available for a great value. You get more than four hours of excellent material for just $75. This includes information about the exercises – benefits, anatomy, subtle body awareness and more, plus more than two hoursContinue reading “Liberating the Space Element course”
Trauma-informed bodywork for real, lasting change.
Hello friends, I offer integrative bodywork sessions that support trauma resolution and nervous system repair through Somatic Experiencing, birth process work, Integral Somatic Psychology, craniosacral therapy, polarity therapy, and Asian bodywork. This work is not about fixing you. It is about helping your system remember how to settle, orient, and trust itself again. Clients oftenContinue reading “Trauma-informed bodywork for real, lasting change.”
Resilience in Motion: How to Stay Mentally Flexible in Uncertain Times
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”
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”
Meditation Informs Healing Facilitation 