Peaceful By Nature

Aloha Beloveds! Wow- what a wonderful Full Moon Conversation with my dear friend, mentor and Co Creator Joy Clarissa Taylor. You will love how honest, relatable and wise Joy is. She walks the talk and does her homework. What an inspiration. I left this conversation feeling grounded, uplifted, and deeply grateful we are friends and co-facilitators. Joy and I will be co-leading the Creators Circle, an online writing circle for women, which begins May 25th, as well as Clarity, a Women’s Retreat in Mt. Shasta August 3-6, 2023.    Joy and I had such a delightful, deep, juicy, honest and raw conversation.  We dive into:  Feelings and emotions, what they are teaching us  What keeps us from speaking and expressing authentically  How patriarchy, acting/ the 'industry,' and marriage has kept me from my authentic expression What writing has brought into our lives on a personal level How our relationships have changed since we started speaking and expressing authentically Aligning our lives with our highest Values and service Where our growth edges, or softenings, are in our lives.  I get pretty vulnerable about my relationship with my beloved Andy, my dad, my mom, and my past sexual trauma and eating disorder. I want to reiterate that anything I say about them is in absolute LOVE. I am not a victim and everything I share is from my perspective, which is not the full truth.  At the end Joy shares a poem she wrote for her upcoming book. (  ~  wow   ~ )   And I get really spontaneous and share some very un-edited journal writing (as Joy said, it is not the best or the polished).   I will be sharing more of my writing here on the podcast, as well as on my blog at wildsacedcollective.com. And of course you will be hearing a lot more honest and raw creations if you decided to join the Creators Circle.  Since you are a listener of the podcast you get 10% off! When you sign up use promo code:  SAGE10 for 10% off, the price of the circle, or if you decide to join us in Mt. Shasta for our Clarity Retreat, you can get 10% off the bundle. That’s the best financial, mental, physical and spiritual deal.  Do you have questions for the podcast? People you want to hear me in conversation with? Topics you would like me to dive into? Just want to say aloha? Please reach out on Instagram @wildsacredsage or email wildsacredsage@gmail.com   Check out wildsacerdcollective.com for all of my offerings, including Tantra & Tea, a sacred sexuality series I will be co hosting here on Maui this summer.  Have a beautiful and powerful May Full Moon!  Creators Circle: https://asoulinspiredlife.mykajabi.com/creators-circle

Hello Beloveds~ Thank you to all who listened to last moon's podcast!  As promised here is 2 of 6 New Moon Podcasts, where I take a listener question and then offer and answer and practice in response to the question.  This moon's question is from Andi, who joined us @mauiyogashala for our August YTT. She asked about my 'Solitude Sandwich,' which is the practice of taking time in solitude in the morning and evening for medtation, movement, contemplation and time in nature. This question had me reflect a lot on how the practice of morning and evening solitude has really transformed my life, and you will hear about the shift in my life, from daily drinking and living out of alignment to living on Maui and living more in alignment with my Dharma.  The morning daily practice can be found on the podcast feed, under Daily Practice.  This is an opportunity for you to shift and transform your life, with a simple commitment but revolutionary one, to align your life with what you truly value.  The meditation was recorded live with a group I facilitate meditation for bi-monthly. A big thank you to Skinny Dipped for letting me use this medtation for your enjoyment! If you would like me to lead your team in meditation, please contact me wildsacredsage@gmail.com.  lease let me know how this meditation and reflection goes. What are you rooting into? What are the things that ground and nourish you? And what are you letting go of this Fall Season?  If you set up a daily solitude sandwich practice let me know how it goes! DM or comment on Instagram @wildsacredsage Please share this podcast with those you feel would find it supportive.  Also, I am taking on new 1:1 coaching clients at this time, so reach out if you are interested in private coaching.  Happy Equinox and have a Peaceful September New Moon In Peace,  Sage 

Welcome to the first of my Wild Sacred Sexuality series. This guided meditation and breathing practice is called "Connecting Heart and Sex," and is directly from Sexual Awakening for Women: A Tantric Workbook by Dr Shakti Mari Malan. The the intention of this practice is to open and connect the receptive Sexual Feminine Energy of your Yoni, with the Unconditional Love of your Heart and Breasts. Then, allow these energy centers to nourish, support and amplify one another as you learn to cycle prana (life force energy) in your physical and energetic bodies.  This is an intimate recording, and includes some beautiful anatomical and metaphorical descriptions of a woman's body. You can benefit from this practice if you are biologically female and want to connect your physical and energetic Yoni and Breasts, and/ or if you want to connect with your inner feminine Yoni and Brest energies and the interplay between them (regardless of your biological sex or gender identification.) Make a nest for yourself. Ensure that your body is very comfortable, able to move and make noises, and not be interrupted before, during or after this practice (give yourself time to integrate and ground after, going outside in nature barefoot or swimming naked is ideal, or taking a bath, practicing gentle Yoga, or drinking a nourishing and grounding mug of Cacao). Trust your body. You cannot do this practice 'wrong.' This is a beautiful practice to do first thing in the morning to awaken the energies you want to receive and share, before making love with yourself or another person, or in the evening to wind down into a blissful sleep.   Please be aware that Wild Sacred Sexuality practices may (and probably will) awaken memories, emotions and energies that may have been frozen. If you need support healing, integrating and expanding, please reach out about 1:1 coaching work, or find a Sexuality and Embodiment Coach or Sacred Sexuality Circle of loving people to support you.  Connect with me on Instagram and Facebook, and let me know how you enjoyed the meditation and what it awoke in you: @wildsacredsexuality or @wildsacredsage Email contact: wildsacredsage@gmail.com  Let me know what style of meditation you would like me to record, or if you have questions about Yoga, Meditation, Cacao Ceremonies or Wild Sacred Sexuality practices. All of my offerings, including weekly Embodiment classes, Full moon Cacao Ceremonies, Sacred Sexuality circles, and opportunities to work with me 1:1 can be found at wildsacredcollective.com  Peace and Namaste Beloved ~ sage ~

This meditation focuses on our capactiy to respond, to become responible, in our lives. We begin with breath awareness and body scan. Then, using the metaphore of a rafting down a river, we explore how living from open hearted awareness enables us to respond to the inevitable whitewater and changes of life. This is a wonderful meditation to do during trying or difficult times in life, allowing you to find your center, the peace within, and respond to life's curcumstances with wise compassion. 

Aloha e Beloved~  The intention of this meditation is to cutivate ease in the body, open your heart, and align with unconditional loveing awanress and peace.  This meditation includes:   ~Short pranayama (breathing) practice of 4-2-4-2 (breathing in for counts of 4, holding for 2, exahling 4, holding 2) ~ Body Scan to relax the body ~ Heart breathing to open the heart and cultivate compassion ~ Mindfulness of emotions ~ Brief Visualization  This practice can be done sitting down or lying down and will leave you feeling open, compassionate and at peace.  Questions or requests can be sent to: wildsacredsage@gmail.com Follow on instagram for updates on meditations, yoga classes, ceremonies and retreats: @wildsacredsage Mahalo and Namaste

With today's guided Meditation and Visualization you will enter into a space of deep relaxation and safety so you can learn from and release any fear that has you in it’s grips. This powerful practice helps you live in greater authentic alignment. There are a number of fears you may encounter on a daily basis. Without knowing it, you may be ruled by fear instead of leading with love. Fear can manifest in many forms. It leaves us feeling unsettled, agitated and worn out. These may be less tangible fears, such as the fear of speaking our truth, the fear of creating something new, or confronting something that feels overwhelming and painful. They may be more tangible fears, such as the fear of illness or loss. Fear will metastasis if you don’t shine the light of awareness and move through it. There are lessons to be learned from the fear. Beyond the fear, through the fear, there is greater space for love, connection, and creativity. I invite you to take this opportunity to listen within, connect to your internal guidance system. The wisdom that lives in your bones. The wild power within you. Before and after this practice I recommend journaling. Before reflection questions: What am I afraid of? What fear do I want to understand and release? Post Meditation questions: What did I learn?  What do I want to remember? What are my next steps? The mantra you can take from this meditation to help you in any fearful situation (You can use this one or create your own!) “I embrace the love within me. I trust the love that surrounds me” Peaceful by Nature, the podcast, is brought to you by This Peaceful Planet and BalanceBySage Here is where you will find gentle and joyful practices that help you cultivate and nourish peace. We become what we practice and so what we practice here is Peace. in your life. We become what we practice and so what we practice here is Peace. Connect on Social: @thispeacefulplanet and balancebysage@gmail.com Email: balancebysage@gmail.com peacefulbynature@gmail.com

This is a powerful practice that can be used anytime you are experiencing stress, anxiety, or in a situation that has you feeling angry, frustrated, or not at ease in any way. This is a meditation and reflection that can be done in stillness, with a journal, or out on a walk. Take this practice and use it before you react to anything that has you feeling distressed. This will help you respond in a skillful way to whatever situation you are encountering. This will allow you to check in with yourself and process what is going on before you take rash action, or say things that lead to more conflict. This follows the acronym of BALANCE, and you can remember to use these tools in any situation. Honestly, if you just use the first one you will find greater peace. Use the first 2, 3, 4 or all 7 and you will have the skills to navigate many challenging situations. A short 2 min version of this will be available as a Thanksgiving Gift. Please connect @thispeacefulplanet, @balancebysage Email: thispeacefulplanet@gmail.com and balancebysage@gmail.com Get a free Metta Loving Kindness meditation when you go to www.balancebysage.com Thank you for sharing this podcast and subscribing Namaste and love,  Sage

This powerful guided meditation cultivates embodied compassion. You will be guided through breath, body awareness and visualization to cultivate a strong back and a soft front. Your strong back allows you to move through the world with grounded presence, autonomy, clarity and courage.  Your soft front allows you to be receptive, empathetic, responsive and vulnerable to the world and those you interact with. This balance of a strong back and a soft heart is a practice that is life long and is the heart of healing for our species and the planet. For more information on Joan Halifax: Check out this wonderful TED TALK: https://www.ted.com/talks/joan_halifax_compassion_and_the_true_meaning_of_empathy?language=en This meditation can be done seated or lying down. This practice is one you can use at any time. THIS FRIDAY the 13th is a NEW MOON. A powerful time to set your intentions for this next moon. Please connect with me on instagram: @thispeacefulplanet Facebook @balancebysage Email: thispeacefulplanet@gmail.com or Balancebysage@gmail.com Website for email updates (newsletters will be released on the new moon), workshop information and coaching: www.balancebysage.com Have a gentle, joyful and peaceful week.

This is a grounding meditation to bring you into the present moment. The only moment that exists. It's very easy to future trip or to spiral back into the past. Especially during these uncertain times. It's the eve of the United States election. Tomorrow is November 3, 2020. There is a lot of anxiety and fear. It is incredibly important to return to the present, otherwise we risk panic and overreaction. Return to your calming grounded presence for yourself and those around you.  In this meditation, I will guide you into the present using the portal of the breath, the body, senses, and the energy centers.  Practices in this episode include: 1. Box breathing, which is inhaling for five holding for five exhaling for five and holding for five. This is a balancing breath. It can be used at any time to help your body and mind come back to equilibrium. It is the healthiest breath to use consistanly on throughout your daily activities. 2. A body scan bringing relaxation and groundedness into the body, which also calms the mind, from your head to your toes.  3. Awareness of the senses. 4. Insight awareness through the energy centers of the body starting with the third eye, down to your throat, heart center, solar plexus, dantian, pelvic floor and then up through the spine, to the crown of the head. This can be paired with circular breathing to help connect to the healing energy that surrounds you &  circulate healing energy throughout your body.  5. The final exercise is what I call 'popcorn breath,' which POPS you out of fear and anxiety.  Two short and full inhales, filling the lungs through your nose and a long exhale through your nose or your mouth.  Each of these exercises can be done individually as standalone practices to ground you in the present moment.  I hope that you find these helpful. Please let me know how you are experiencin and navigating these uncertain times. Please rate and review this podcast, it will help others who may really need these practices, find these meditations. Also, share this podcast with your friends, family and on social media and be a part of the Peaceful shift in consiousness on this planet.  Exciting news! I have a series of upcoming workshops on 'Living in Authentic Alignment' and 'Connecting to your Essential Self.' If you are interested in these workshops please head over to my website www.balancebySage.com to get on the mailing list. Once you sign up for the mailing list you will also receive a free metta-loving kindness meditation. I would love to connect with you on Instagram @thispeacefulplanet or on Facebook @balancebysage, I will be sharing the information about the workshops there as well. Email questions, suggestions, or inquire to work with me one-on-one thispeacefulplanet@gmail.com or balancebysage@gmail.com. Have a gentle joyful and peaceful Tuesday. Stay grounded. Be Kind to yourself. Be Kind to one another. I love you. 

Hello Beloved. This guided meditation will leave you feeling balanced, calm, and energized. It's a wonderful mid-morning or mid-afternoon meditation that includes guided breathing, body scan, and heart opening. Sitting or lying down in an awake and relaxed position, close your eyes and allow my voice to guide you to Equanimity and Balance through Breath, Awareness, Love, Appreciation, Nature, Connection and Expression. I would love to connect with you! Connect and Check in (let me know how these are going): Instagram @thispeacefulplanet (personal is sage_wildandwise) and Facebook @balancebysage Email suggestions or questions: thispeacefulplanet@gmail.com or balancebysage@gmail.com Would you like to connect with and gain wisdom from your ancestors? Join me on the OCTOBER 31st for a Samhain Full Moon Meditation, More information can be found www.balancebysage.com on the Gatherings page. Keep an eye on instagram as well

Living on a planet going through intense change and breathing for long periods of time through a mask is a recipe for stress, anxiety and fear. There is little that is in your control. What is within your control is your breath and the sacred pause you take before you respond or react to anything. It is critical to cultivate spaciousness expansiveness through the breath on a daily basis so you can be healthy, whole and at peace. This Guided Breathing Meditation brings you into spacious expansiveness through deep connection with pranic life force, the breath. I lead you through 3 guided breathing techniques, supported by conscious belly and palm relaxation and rib cage expansion. About The breathing exercises: 1st: Box Breathing. This is a great breathing technique to help you come into homeostasis, back to balance. Inhale, hold, exhale, hold for equal counts of 4. WHEN TO USE THIS BREATH: Any time to come back into the present with calm and focus. The more you consciously breathe this way, the more likely it will become a natural and healthy default. 2nd: Popcorn breath. I call this popcorn, because you are “popping” open your alveoli with a quick double inhale (through the nose) followed by a long exhale (mouth or nose). This double inhale is similar to what happens to children when they have been crying for a long time, and they get that “sniff, sniff, sigh” after a tantrum. It is a way for your body to calm down the sympathetic nervous system (fight or flight) and to activate the parasympathetic nervous system (rest and digest).  WHEN TO USE THIS BREATH: Any time you are feeling anxious, rushed or nervous. Purposefully use this breath before you have a conversation about a difficult topic or have to stay present with something that causes anxiety. This is also a calming way to center yourself after a long day. 3rd: The big exhale. 4-7-10++++ Breath. The final exercise is Inhale for 4, hold for 7 and exhale audibly counting and then continuing to whisper 10-9-8-7-6-5-4-3-2-1. This is a breath that cleanses your lungs of all stale air so that it can receive fresh oxygen.  WHEN TO USE THIS BREATH: Before or after exercise or movement to calm the body and nervous system down, while replenishing the body with vital breath. To fall asleep or get back to sleep if you wake up during the night. This breathing technique is also wonderful for soothing anxiety or an overactive mind. Reading: Radiant Sutra #20 Dr. Lorin Roche Please let me know how this meditation goes. Reach out and connect with me on instagram: @thispeacefulplanet and Facebook: BalancebySage Email: thispeacefulplanet@gmail.com

Setting an intention at the New Moon is a powerful practice that helps clarify what you want to plant, nourish and grow in the next few weeks, months or years in your life. This is a 10 min guided meditation, without music. I encourage you to carve out time before the meditation to prepare a safe, mindful and loving space for yourself. You may want to light candles and/ or create an altar for your intention. Journaling before and/ or after this meditation is also recommended, as many people have images or ideas that come to them during the new moon. When we make space for inspiration, it will often come and dance with our creativity. There is a lot of dynamic movement happening on the planet. Taking time to settle into stillness and be intentional with your life energy is one of the best things you can do to help be a part of loving change. I would love to know how this meditation goes for you this new moon. What images came to you? What intention did you set? How is it manifesting in your life since you set this intention? Please let me know! Connect with me on instagram! @thispeacefulplanet. Take a picture of your meditation space and share it on your story! #thispeacefulplanet #newmoonintentionOCT2020 #peacefulbynature Email thispeacefulplanet@gmail.com with questions and suggestions

This is the same Yoga Nidra guided meditation, without music. This practice allows you to enter into a theta wave brain state, that open state of awareness between being awake and being asleep. In this open & allowing state your mind and body rest and rejuvenate. Yoga Nidra also incorporates setting an intention, which can take seed in this open and relaxed state with less resistance from your past conditioning. This practice is best done on your back, in a comfortable position, with a bolster under your knees, pillow or towel supporting your head and neck, an eye pillow gently covering your eyes, and a blanket that makes your body feel safe. You can listen to this guided meditation as part of your nightly practice, or as an independent meditation. Please let me know how you enjoy this practice, as well as any changes you see in your waking life after practicing a few days. As always, I welcome questions and feedback. Let me know if you have questions about intention setting or the practice of Yoga Nidra. I welcome suggestions for meditations for the podcast. If you would like a personalized meditation and recording to help you transform in a specific way (this may be related to health, habits, work or personal growth) please get in touch. Stay connected instagram: @thispeacefulplanet and gmail thispleacefulplanet@gmail.com Rate, review, subscribe and share so that this peaceful meditation can help those who need it most. Much love, Sage

Hello Beloveds, friends, fellow earthlings. Welcome to the second week of Peaceful by Nature. In this podcast I talk a bit about grief and the awakening potential on this planet through our individual and collective growing pains. It's an intense world. We all need to nourish our mind, bodies and souls with deep restorative rest so that we can live with open hearts and greater peace. Yoga Nidra is a wonderful practice that helps you relax deeply. This practice allows you to enter into a theta wave brain state, that open state of awareness between being awake and being asleep. In this open & allowing state your mind and body rest and rejuvenate. Yoga Nidra also incorporates setting an intention, which can take seed in this open and relaxed state with less resistance from your past conditioning. This practice is best practiced on your back, in a comfortable position, with a bolster under your knees, pillow or towel supporting your head and neck, an eye pillow gently covering your eyes, and a blanket that makes your body feel safe. You can listen to this guided meditation as part of your nightly practice, or as an independent meditation. Please let me know how you enjoy this practice, as well as any changes you see in your waking life after practicing a few days. As always, I welcome questions and feedback. Let me know if you have questions about intention setting or the practice of Yoga Nidra. I welcome suggestions for meditations for the podcast. If you would like a personalized meditation and recording to help you transform in a specific way (this may be related to health, habits, work or personal growth) please get in touch. Stay connected instagram: @thispeacefulplanet and gmail thispleacefulplanet@gmail.com Rate, review, subscribe and share so that this peaceful meditation can help those who need it most. Much love, Sage

This guided Meditation is the perfect way to start you day. Have you noticed that how you begin your day dictates how the rest of your day unfolds? If you start the day by replaying the ills of yesterday or anxious about the state of the world, you are less mindful and loving. When you start your day by being aware of your breath, connecting to your heart and relaxing your body, you will be able to show up with less reactivity and anxiety, and more mindful loving awareness. This ten minute meditation will guide you to listen to your heart's wisdom and set a heartfelt intention, as well as relax your body so you can be at peace throughout the events of your day. 

Welcome to the first episode of Peaceful by Nature, brought to you by This Peaceful Planet.  In this episode:  An introduction to the podcast and the pillars of cultivating and nourishing Peace in your life. In this podcast I offer gentle and joyful practices that will help you cultivate and nourish Peace at three levels: Personal, Interpersonal and Planetarty.  First we talk about what I mean by "Peaceful by Nature" and my intention in creating the podcast. Then we look at some of the gentle and joyful personal practices that help you cultivate Peace, including meditation, nourishing movement, time in nature, and creative expression. I talk about our relationship with our thoughts and emotions and how meditation can help sooth our beings and bring us home to Peace. We start to explore how you are the pebble at the center of Peace on the planet. When you create peace within and practice radical self love and care, you can spread that love and peace with the world.  Do you have questions about what I shared in this first episode? Are there specific kinds of meditations you would like to hear? I would love your feedback and welcome your suggestions.  Please contact me at:  thispeacefulplanet@gmail.com Connect on social @thispeacefulplanet Coming soon www.thispeacefulplanet.com

Happy Buddha birth, enlightment and death full moon! In this special Buddha Purnima episode we explore the heart of Buddhism through its two eyes: wisdom and compassion. Discover practical ways to cultivate these essential qualities in your daily life. We delve into the profound concepts of true refuge and false refuge, unravel the notion of not-self, and reflect on how these teachings can transform our understanding and experiences. In this deeply personal episode, I share my own journey of navigating addiction, overcoming an eating disorder, and facing infertility. Through the lens of Buddhist teachings, I reveal how embracing wisdom and compassion has been a guiding light in my healing process. Whether you're a seasoned practitioner or new to Buddhism, this episode offers insights and inspiration for anyone seeking a more compassionate and wise approach to life's challenges. Tune in and take a step closer to inner peace and resilience on this sacred day of Buddha Purnima.

Aloha Beloveds!  Today’s practice, requested by a listener, (Thank you Andi!) is a Yoga Nidra practice, a deeply restorative technique that begins approximately 17 minutes in.  Yoga Nidra, often referred to as "yogic sleep," offers a profound journey inward, allowing practitioners to access deeper layers of consciousness beyond the chatter of the mind. In the practice of Yoga Nidra, participants are guided into a state of deep relaxation, where they remain fully conscious yet profoundly relaxed. As the body settles into a state of ease, the mind begins to quieten, paving the way for a profound exploration of the self. Through gentle guidance, practitioners are invited to cultivate awareness of various sensations, emotions, and thought patterns that arise within their inner landscape. This heightened awareness serves as a catalyst for self-inquiry and introspection, enabling individuals to explore the layers of conditioning and societal expectations that may veil their true essence. By gently peeling away these layers, Yoga Nidra allows practitioners to reconnect with the core of their being—their authentic self. In this state of deep relaxation and heightened awareness, individuals can transcend the limitations of the ego and tap into their innate wisdom and intuition. It's in this sacred space of inner knowing that one can rediscover their inherent worth, wisdom, and wholeness. Ultimately, Yoga Nidra serves as a powerful tool for self-discovery and self-realization, offering a pathway for individuals to return to the truth of who they are—beyond the roles they play, the masks they wear, and the stories they tell themselves. Through regular practice, practitioners can cultivate a deeper sense of self-awareness, acceptance, and inner peace, allowing them to navigate life from a place of authenticity and alignment with their true essence. Tune in and join us as we navigate the depths of the human experience, one breath at a time. I welcome questions, requests and feedback.  Reachout/ Follow on Instagram @wildsacredsage email: wildsacredsage@gmail.com 

Aloha Beloveds!  Welcome to Peaceful by Nature. On this podcast, expect a diverse mix of content, including teachings on yoga, tantra, and various spiritual traditions, interspersed with personal reflections and heartfelt conversations with inspiring guests. Each episode promises to be a blend of honesty, vulnerability, and lively dialogue, aimed at both learning and connecting with our audience. In this podcast episode, join me as I celebrate three transformative years on Maui and my upcoming 40th birthday. I offer candid updates on my healing journey and share insights into the upcoming year's offerings. Today’s practice, requested by a listener, (Thank you Andi!) is a Yoga Nidra practice, a deeply restorative technique that begins approximately 17 minutes in.  Yoga Nidra, often referred to as "yogic sleep," offers a profound journey inward, allowing practitioners to access deeper layers of consciousness beyond the chatter of the mind. In the practice of Yoga Nidra, participants are guided into a state of deep relaxation, where they remain fully conscious yet profoundly relaxed. As the body settles into a state of ease, the mind begins to quieten, paving the way for a profound exploration of the self. Through gentle guidance, practitioners are invited to cultivate awareness of various sensations, emotions, and thought patterns that arise within their inner landscape. This heightened awareness serves as a catalyst for self-inquiry and introspection, enabling individuals to explore the layers of conditioning and societal expectations that may veil their true essence. By gently peeling away these layers, Yoga Nidra allows practitioners to reconnect with the core of their being—their authentic self. In this state of deep relaxation and heightened awareness, individuals can transcend the limitations of the ego and tap into their innate wisdom and intuition. It's in this sacred space of inner knowing that one can rediscover their inherent worth, wisdom, and wholeness. Ultimately, Yoga Nidra serves as a powerful tool for self-discovery and self-realization, offering a pathway for individuals to return to the truth of who they are—beyond the roles they play, the masks they wear, and the stories they tell themselves. Through regular practice, practitioners can cultivate a deeper sense of self-awareness, acceptance, and inner peace, allowing them to navigate life from a place of authenticity and alignment with their true essence. Tune in and join us as we navigate the depths of the human experience, one breath at a time. I welcome questions, requests and feedback.  Reachout/ Follow on Instagram @wildsacredsage email: wildsacredsage@gmail.com 

Hello and welcome to "Peaceful by Nature." I'm your host, Sage Simpson, and today I'm thrilled to present a deeply personal and insightful conversation with the wonderful Joy Clarissa Taylor. This is a genuine, vulnerable exploration into the realms of grief, femininity, feelings, releasing the grip of over-exercise and under-eating, embodiment, and the profound ways in which awakening happens within and through our bodies. In this episode, Joy and I delve into the complex terrain of grief, sharing our own stories and experiences with an openness that allows for genuine connection. It's a candid conversation that acknowledges the messiness of life and the beauty found within those moments of vulnerability. Our journeys have been profoundly transformed by yoga, and we take a moment to share the impact it has had on our lives. From the physical practice to the spiritual and emotional dimensions, we discuss how yoga has become a transformative force. The concept of embodiment takes center stage in our conversation, and that awakening is in and through the physicality of our being. It's a perspective that encourages a deeper connection with ourselves and a more conscious presence in our daily lives. We are so excited to invite you to our series of in-home retreats in 2024, Soul Care Sundays.  We are providing a supportive community for self-discovery the 3rd Sunday, every other month, Beginning Jan 21st, 2024.   Check out ⁠soulcareevents.com⁠ to learn more about these transformative gatherings. Use code SAGE10 for 10% off one or all of these Sunday events.  Join us for this rich and meaningful conversation that aims to inspire introspection, connection, and growth. Thank you for being part of the "Peaceful by Nature" community. I also offer 1:1 and Relationship Intimacy and Embodiment Coaching, online or in person  All about the Sacred Relationship: Art of Alchemy, Sacred Sexuaity for Couples course and all my offerings can be found:  ⁠Wildsacredcollective.com⁠ For classes and ceremony schedule, please follow me at @wildsacredsage on IG! Send your questions and feedback to: wildsacredsage@gmail.com