What are embodiment and self-care?

Self-care is a practice of becoming embodied. In our culture of perfectionism and non-stop achievement, exhaustion and anxiety can overwhelm us in our everyday life. If we can experience 5-10 minutes of slowing down, tuning in, experiencing joy and rest and relaxation in our bodies, we can change the course of the rest of our day.

Embodiment is an experience of a moment when you are rested and relaxed and you realize all the ways that you show up in the world-- physically, emotionally and spiritually. Embodiment practices acknowledge and bring your attention to the whole system of our bodies so that we can be aware of how we interact when we are in our workplaces, families and communities. This wisdom brings more choice to our interactions creating whole communities of care.

Self-awareness is an internal processes of understanding what we need and how to best care for ourselves. This practice so self-awareness will extend into the community as a foundation for restorative action through our leadership, creativity, vulnerability, and capacity to embrace conflict and celebrate relationships.

Janine utilizes 20 + years of a variety of embodiment practices to support her work with individuals, business teams, school staff and youth. She integrates mindful movement, breath awareness and guided meditation, lots of laughter and joy to ground her work with people in the present moment.