Rooted Reflections is a collection of grounded wisdom, seasonal practices, and soul-aligned insights. These writings are meant to nourish your nervous system, inspire inner balance, and reconnect you to the cycles of nature and your own deep knowing.
A Love Letter to the Body: The Web of Intelligence That Breathes Us
Dearest Body,
You are not an object. Not a machine. Not a collection of separate parts.
You are a living, breathing ecosystem. A vast, self-organizing symphony of intelligence. A bridge between the infinite and the tangible, a vessel through which spirit meets earth, where breath meets bone, where pulse meets presence.
You are not something I have.
You are something I am.
And yet, how often do I forget to bow at your altar? How often do I mistake you for an enemy, a project, a thing to fix? When all along, you have been here, weaving my experience with breathtaking precision, pulsing with the quiet hum of knowing.
Let me return to you now. Let me remember.
Your Skin: The Permeable Threshold
Skin, You are the riverbank where self meets world. A woven membrane, neither fortress nor weakness, but a threshold—alive, listening, speaking in shivers, in warmth, in the electric spark of touch. You do not separate me from life; you translate it, drinking in sunlight, whispering wind’s caress, mapping the textures of belonging. You are the book of my existence, every scar and freckle a story, every wrinkle a poem of time’s embrace.
Your Fascia: The Web of Wholeness
Fascia, You are the unseen fabric that holds me together, spiraling through me in liquid light. You do not pull or push—you communicate. A vast network of whispering threads, weaving sensation into structure, movement into meaning. You feel before I think. You listen before I speak. You are the deep intelligence beneath my awareness, responding to the subtlest of shifts, adapting in real-time. You do not just connect me; you remind me that I was never separate to begin with.
Your Bones: The Resonant Pillars of Being
Bones, Beneath the flesh, you hum with an ancient wisdom. You are not rigid, not lifeless—you are a tuning fork, vibrating with the deep song of the earth. Within you, the marrow of life renews itself, weaving the blood that carries my existence forward. You are structure and fluidity entwined, spirals within spirals, the shape of strength that is not resistance, but resonance
Your Muscles: The Currents of Motion
Muscles, You are the tide that moves me, the silent force that turns thought into action, desire into reach, instinct into embrace. You do not simply contract and release—you respond, shaping yourself around my patterns, my habits, my emotions stored in layers of tension and surrender. You are not just strength; you are the language of movement itself, the ever-adapting river of my becoming.
Your Nervous System: The Lightning Thread of Awareness
Nervous System, You are mycelial in nature—branching, sensing, transmitting, shaping my reality in waves of electricity. Every thought, every feeling, every subconscious whisper is carried through your web, translating the world into experience, sensation into meaning. You are not just the sum of my past—you are the doorway to my future, capable of rewiring, rewilding, reclaiming new pathways of being.
Your Circulatory System: The River of Life’s Pulse
Oh, heart, relentless in your devotion. You beat not just to keep me alive but to remind me—I am here. I am here. I am here. Blood moves through me in spirals, Fibonacci currents mapping the rhythm of creation itself. A thousand branching rivers, delivering oxygen, nutrients, energy, carrying the pulse of breath through every cell. Movement is life. Circulation is vitality. Stagnation is an illusion—everything within me is always in motion.
Your Breath and Respiratory System: The Bridge Between Seen and Unseen
Breath, You are the first thing I ever did. The last thing I ever will. And every moment in between, you remind me that life is not something to hold onto—it is something to be received and released, again and again. You are the quiet tide that never ceases, the invisible thread tethering me to all that breathes. Inhale—I take in the world. Exhale—I offer myself back. You are the pulse of presence, the rhythm of belonging.
Your Digestive System: The Alchemy of Nourishment
Digestive System, You take in the world and turn it into me. This is no small thing. You are the alchemist, the wise discernment of what serves and what must be released. You do not just metabolize food—you metabolize life. Experiences, emotions, unspoken truths—they all pass through you, waiting to be digested, integrated, transmuted. You remind me that healing is not just about what I take in, but what I let go of.
Your Endocrine System: The Subtle Orchestrator of Balance
Endocrine System, You are the keeper of cycles, the unseen hand adjusting my inner tides, regulating, harmonizing, sending forth the chemistry of wakefulness, of rest, of longing, of love. You do not demand balance—you remind me that balance is a dance, a rhythm, a constant conversation between what is needed and what is unfolding.
Your Lymphatic System: The River of Cleansing
Lymphatic System, You move without force, without pressure, without demand. You clear, you cleanse, you make space for renewal. Healing is not about adding—it is about allowing, about trusting that flow itself is medicine. You whisper: Let it go. Let it move through. You are not meant to hold everything.
Your Reproductive System: The Wellspring of Creation
Whether or not I create life through you, you are creation itself. You are the deep pulse of generative energy, the sacred space of renewal, the intelligence of cycles. You remind me that my body is not just a place where life happens—it is where life is made. Whether in the form of birth, of art, of movement, of love, you are the expression of creation unfolding through me.
Your Urinary System: The Art of Release
Urinary System, Through you, I learn the rhythm of surrender. I take in, I transform, I release. Again and again. I do not need to grip, to hoard, to hold onto what no longer serves me. You remind me that clearing is a necessary part of creation, that space must be made for newness to arrive.
A Love Beyond Flesh
Oh, Body—you are not broken. You are not a problem to be solved, not a burden to be managed, not an enemy to be controlled.
You are a process. A movement. A story of adaptation, resilience, and profound intelligence.
You are breath and water, fascia and fire, structure and softness, electric and ancient, wise beyond words.
And so I promise—
To listen.
To honor.
To trust the language you speak.
To love you not for how you appear, but for how you hold me,
How you carry me,
How you are me.
In reverence,
Me
Unbecoming: A Return to Remembering
What if the journey isn’t about becoming anything at all?
What if the path isn’t upward or outward—but inward and downward—
into the soil of the soul,
into the heart of remembering?
Not a race toward some perfected version of self,
but a soft and sacred unraveling.
A peeling back.
A letting go.
A falling in.
Because the truth is:
You are not here to become something.
You are here to unbecome everything you are not.
Everything the world told you to be.
Everything you thought you had to be to feel safe, or loved, or enough.
The tight smiles.
The armor.
The striving.
The shrinking.
The pretending.
You were never meant to carry it all.
We come into this life as love—
pure and soft and knowing—
and then, slowly, we forget.
We forget our light.
We forget our wild.
We forget how to trust the quiet whispers within.
We forget the sacredness of simply being.
But unbecoming...
Unbecoming is remembering.
It’s remembering the way your body speaks in sensation and shiver.
It’s remembering the soul beneath the scars.
The breath beneath the story.
The You beneath the you you’ve been told to be.
Unbecoming is not a performance.
It is a prayer.
A gentle laying down of all that is no longer yours to carry.
A bow to the versions of you that helped you survive—
and an honoring release as you step into something more real.
Not new.
Just ancient.
Just you.
So how do we remember?
We sit in stillness.
We feel what we once ran from.
We let our tears do the sacred washing.
We soften our grip.
We follow the threads of truth that tug quietly at our chest.
We breathe.
We breathe again.
We walk barefoot back into our own hearts,
and we listen.
And we listen deeper.
Until one day…
we remember:
We are not broken.
We are not too much.
We are not behind.
We are not the masks we wear.
We are love, embodied.
We are ancient wisdom wrapped in skin.
We are divine remembering in motion.
May we all have the courage to unbecome.
To unwind.
To unravel.
To return.
And may that return feel like Home.
Ready to Remember?
If something in you is whispering yes... follow it.
Book your private yoga journey, schedule a bodywork session, or come sit with us in sacred circle.
This is the path of unbecoming—of returning to the truth beneath it all.
Let’s walk it together.
Let’s come home.
How to Tell What Your Vibration Is (and Why Your Nervous System Holds the Key)
How to Tell What Your Vibration Is
...and why your nervous system holds the key.
You’ve heard it before:
“Raise your vibration.”
“Manifest from a higher frequency.”
“You attract what you are.”
But how do you actually know what vibration you’re operating from?
It’s not just about being in a good mood or thinking positive thoughts.
Your vibration is not a feeling—it’s a frequency.
And one of the clearest ways to tune into it is through your nervous system.
💫 What Is Your Vibration, Really?
Your vibration is the energetic signature you carry.
It’s the felt sense of your presence—the signal you emit without saying a word.
It’s how your body, breath, thoughts, and emotions harmonize… or don’t.
And here’s the truth: you can’t fake it.
You can say affirmations. Light the candles. Envision your dream life.
But if your nervous system is locked in stress—tight, frozen, spinning—your energy will reflect that.
And the universe will respond to that signal, not the one you’re trying to send.
🧠 Your Nervous System: The Regulator of Frequency
Your nervous system is the bridge between your physical body and your energetic field.
It’s constantly scanning your environment for one thing:
Am I safe?
Your state of safety or stress becomes the quality of your vibration.
🔥 Fight or flight? Expect energy that feels sharp, rushed, urgent.
❄️ Freeze? Expect a numb, foggy, withdrawn frequency.
🌿 Regulated? You’ll radiate openness, ease, magnetism.
So if you’re unsure where you’re vibrating… start by asking:
What state is my nervous system in right now?
🌀 How to Feel Your Vibration in Real Time
You don’t need a crystal or a reading. Your body is already telling you.
Here’s how to listen:
1. Scan Your Body
Where is there tension? Numbness? Openness?
Is your heart clenched or relaxed? Your belly tight or soft?
Your body is a tuning fork for truth.
2. Notice Your Breath
Your breath mirrors your internal state.
Is it shallow, held, or uneven?
Or is it full, rhythmic, and flowing?
A regulated breath = a regulated energy field.
3. Observe Your Thoughts
Your thoughts influence your frequency—not by what you think, but by how you feel while thinking them.
Are you cycling through scarcity?
Are you trying to prove your worth?
Or is your inner dialogue rooted in trust, compassion, and curiosity?
4. Feel the Emotional Tone
Go deeper than the surface emotion.
Does your excitement feel anxious or grounded?
Does your sadness want to move or stay stuck?
Feelings aren’t good or bad—but the way they move holds clues.
🧘♀️ It’s Not About “High Vibes Only”
This isn’t about bypassing your pain or pretending everything’s fine.
It’s about being honest about where you are.
Because when you meet yourself there—with presence instead of pressure—your vibration naturally begins to shift.
✨ How to Tend to Your Vibration (By Regulating Your Nervous System)
To change your frequency, support your nervous system.
Here are some ways to begin:
Breathwork and nervous system-based yoga
Intuitive movement, dance, tai chi
Bodywork to release stored energy
Barefoot walks in nature
Crying. Laughing. Shaking. Feeling.
Sacred rest—yes, naps count
Chanting, singing, sound healing
Safe connection—or restorative solitude
Putting a hand on your heart and simply being
Your body knows what it needs. Your energy will follow.
💛 Final Whisper
You are not too late.
You are not behind.
You are not broken.
You are energy in motion.
And the more gently and honestly you tend to that energy, the more clearly life responds to the truth of who you are.
So if you’re wondering where your vibration is—
Come back to your body.
Come back to your breath.
Come back home.
Your vibration is already speaking.
Are you listening?
Reflex Therapies: A Bridge Between the Nervous System and Healing
I just had the privilege of attending a two-day weekend workshop at Lauterstein with Edward Ulme, a trauma-informed bodyworker and teacher of advanced bodywork techniques. His deep understanding of neuroscience and reflex therapies opened my eyes to the profound potential of these modalities to facilitate healing.
Reflex therapies work by sending signals from the peripheral nervous system (PNS) to the central nervous system (CNS) and back, creating a feedback loop that helps the body regulate itself. This dynamic exchange has far-reaching effects, including pain reduction, improved nerve signaling, and deep relaxation.
What Are Reflex Therapies?
Reflex therapies are based on the principle that specific pressure points and reflexive responses in the body can trigger changes in the nervous system. These techniques stimulate pathways that restore communication between the brain, spinal cord, and body, allowing for recalibration and regulation.
This approach is different from traditional massage, which primarily works on muscles and fascia. Reflex therapies target neurological pathways and tap into the body's innate intelligence to promote healing.
The Nervous System’s Role in Healing
Our nervous system is constantly processing sensory input—whether we’re aware of it or not. When trauma, chronic stress, or injury disrupts this flow of communication, the body can become stuck in patterns of tension, pain, or dysfunction.
Edward Ulme’s work emphasizes how reflex therapies help re-establish proper signaling between the PNS and CNS, which can:
✅ Reduce chronic pain by re-educating the nervous system
✅ Improve nerve signaling for better mobility and coordination
✅ Regulate the autonomic nervous system for stress relief
✅ Enhance proprioception (the body's sense of position)
✅ Support trauma release by resetting nervous system responses
By gently stimulating these reflexive responses, the body can “unlearn” patterns of pain and restriction and “relearn” healthier ways of functioning.
How It Feels & Why It Works
In the workshop, I experienced firsthand how subtle yet powerful these techniques can be. Unlike deep tissue work, which can sometimes overwhelm the nervous system, reflex therapies use gentle, intentional touch that invites the body into a state of safety and receptivity.
The body responds by softening, unwinding, and shifting in ways that feel deeply organic. Instead of forcing change, this work creates an environment where the body can regulate itself.
One of the most exciting takeaways for me was how this practice has expanded my ability to listen to the body on a deeper level. Through working with Edward Ulme and diving into these techniques, I now have a greater understanding of the language of the body. This is profoundly changing my work, allowing me to be more attuned to the subtle messages the body communicates and respond in a way that facilitates deeper healing. I am still integrating this into my work and observing results, and I’m happy to have it in my repertoire.
Who Can Benefit?
Reflex therapies can be beneficial for a wide range of conditions, including:
Chronic pain and tension
Neuropathy and nerve-related conditions
PTSD and trauma recovery
Stress-related disorders
Movement and coordination challenges
This approach is especially powerful for trauma healing because it respects the body's innate intelligence, working with the nervous system rather than against it.
Final Thoughts
This modality is truly fascinating—a bridge between modern neuroscience and ancient body wisdom. It’s a reminder that healing doesn’t always require force; sometimes, the most profound shifts happen when we create space for the body to restore itself.
I’m excited to integrate these insights into my work and continue exploring the depths of nervous system-based healing.
Have you ever experienced reflex therapies? What was your experience like? Drop a comment—I’d love to hear your thoughts!
📩 Interested in experiencing this work firsthand? Let’s connect and explore how reflex therapies can support your healing journey.
Pain, Intuition & The Nervous System: Why Your Body Might Be Holding On to More Than You Think
Ever notice how pain has a way of hijacking your entire reality? One moment, you’re fine. The next, your shoulder, back, or jaw is screaming at you, and suddenly, everything feels harder—making decisions, feeling joy, even trusting yourself.
But here’s the thing: Pain isn’t always a sign of injury. Sometimes, it’s a signal.
And if we don’t listen, it can cut us off from the very thing we need most—our intuition, inner wisdom, and connection to something bigger than ourselves.
Let’s talk about how this happens—and what you can do about it.
When Pain Pulls You Away from Yourself
Pain—especially chronic pain—keeps the nervous system on high alert. And when your system is stuck in fight, flight, freeze, or fawn mode, it’s almost impossible to tap into your gut feelings, your inner knowing, or that sense of peace that helps you make aligned choices.
Think about it:
When you’re in pain, do you feel open and connected? Or do you feel defensive, scattered, or withdrawn?
When your body is hurting, is it easier or harder to trust yourself and others?
Pain creates a disconnect—from your body, your emotions, and even your spirit. And that’s because your nervous system is prioritizing survival over connection.
Pain Can Be Trauma Talking
Not all pain means you pulled a muscle or need a chiropractor (though, hey, sometimes that’s the case!). Some pain is unresolved emotional trauma stored in the body.
Ever get a lump in your throat when you’re about to cry?
Or feel a tight chest when you’re anxious?
Or notice your jaw clenching when you’re angry but don’t say anything?
That’s your body holding onto unprocessed emotion. And when those emotions don’t get expressed, they can turn into chronic pain.
💡 Nervous System Tip: Name what you’re feeling when pain flares up. Instead of “My back hurts,” try:
“I feel unsupported.”
“I’m holding in a lot.”
“I feel stuck in my life.”
This simple act of naming can start the process of unwinding stuck energy.
How Pain Blocks Intuition
Intuition isn’t loud. It’s a whisper, a nudge, a subtle knowing. But when your nervous system is overwhelmed by pain, that whisper gets drowned out by the alarm bells of discomfort.
Here’s what happens:
🔹 You dissociate from your body. If pain is too much, you might check out—disconnecting from sensations and, in turn, your intuitive signals.
🔹 Your body becomes a “danger zone.” When pain is chronic, your body no longer feels like a safe place. And when you can’t feel safe in your own skin, it’s hard to trust your inner guidance.
🔹 You get stuck in overthinking. Instead of feeling your way through life, you get caught in loops of doubt, fear, and second-guessing.
💡 Nervous System Tip: Ground back into your body with simple, safe movement. Try:
Slow rocking side to side (this soothes the vagus nerve)
Placing one hand on your heart, one on your belly
Shaking out your hands or bouncing on your toes
Movement helps signal to your nervous system that your body is safe, making it easier to feel and trust your intuition.
Pain as a Portal (Not a Prison)
What if, instead of seeing pain as the enemy, we saw it as a messenger?
A doorway into what’s unresolved, what needs tending to, what’s asking for healing?
Because pain is often pointing us toward something deeper. Maybe it’s:
✨ A boundary you need to set.
✨ Grief you haven’t fully processed.
✨ A pattern of over-giving that’s draining you.
✨ A version of yourself you’ve outgrown.
💡 Nervous System Tip: Ask your pain what it wants to tell you.
Instead of resisting it, take a deep breath, put a hand where it hurts, and ask:
“What do you need?”
“What are you trying to show me?”
“What would make you feel safe?”
You’d be amazed at what arises when you stop fighting pain and start listening to it.
Reclaiming Your Connection to Yourself
Pain doesn’t have to keep you stuck. It can be an opportunity to reconnect—with your body, your emotions, and your inner knowing.
And it starts with small, gentle practices:
🌿 Regulate your nervous system (breathwork, touch, movement)
🌿 Feel your emotions instead of suppressing them
🌿 Rebuild trust with your body (treat it with curiosity, not frustration)
🌿 Listen to the messages within the discomfort
Pain doesn’t mean you’re broken. It means there’s something ready to be healed.
And when you create the space to listen, your intuition will come back online, stronger than ever.