Lately I’ve been thinking about the absurdity of taking self-defense classes. What I mean is: going some place where you volunteer to have pain inflicted
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Relaxing Into The Fall
In self defense, learning to fall is really important. It can literally save your life. And not just when you’re being threatened by another person.
Digging Deep-Part One
This is the first in a 4-part series on my journey through dynamic healing work. The last 3 Saturdays have been a major challenge for

Life is Tough, Darling, But So Are You
Richelle is our fierce, tender-hearted Compassion Coach. She’s worked hard, in and out of class, to overcome years of abuse and pain. Here’s her story.

When You Don’t Notice the Peanut Butter on Your Shirt
How many times have you been busy, so busy you didn’t notice you had a headache? That throbbing in your left ankle? Or, peanut butter
A Tale of Two Bruises
When I was young my mother would take to beating me when she was angry. Bruises were part of my life, and my body still