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Listening to my body and choosing rest is not stepping away from spiritual practice, it is the practice.

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.”

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”

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”

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”

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)”

Reinventing yourself for Empowerment & Positive Energy

Image via Pexels This post was written by Camille Johnson. Thank you Camille for your insightful articles! What’s Next Is Yours: Reinventing Yourself for Empowerment and Positive Energy Reinvention isn’t reserved for rock stars, CEOs, or people going through a midlife crisis. It’s for you. It’s for anyone who feels a little stuck, a littleContinue reading “Reinventing yourself for Empowerment & Positive Energy”

Upcoming Summer Retreat in June

Hello Friends, Jay DeMail and I are leading a retreat in June. It will be a small group (and it is being held in Central Virginia, USA), so let me know soon if you are interested! More info: 🌿 The Garden Within 🌿 A Summer Meditation Retreat June 13–15, 2025Charlottesville, VA (private garden location) StepContinue reading “Upcoming Summer Retreat in June”

Kirby is the main guest on a dynamic Podcast: Writing Your Resilience

Hello Friends, I am excited to announce that I was recently interviewed by Lisa Ellison for her Podcast – Writing Your Resilience. And my episode is now out! In the episode, we discuss “What is Somatic Experiencing?” We also talk about trauma and creativity, I lead a couple of easy yet potent Somatic Tools, andContinue reading “Kirby is the main guest on a dynamic Podcast: Writing Your Resilience”

Trauma Informed Astrology Membership site is now enrolling New Members!

Hello Friends, We are very excited to announce that we are accepting New Members at the Trauma Informed Astrology site! To purchase one of the Three Membership Levels, click here: TIA Member Page At the moment, we are starting to transfer the videos, courses and other material over. Early bird discount: If you enroll now,Continue reading “Trauma Informed Astrology Membership site is now enrolling New Members!”