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HSP Empowerment

Sensitivity + Self-Compassion Quizzes

September 17, 2021 //  by Christy

In a true yoga practice, we do as much inner work (svadhyaya, or self-study)  as we do outer work (physical asana practice). With this in mind, I thought I would share two fun quizzes that I have found helpful in doing my own inner work: Sensitivity Quiz This one, by  Sensitivity Expert and Psychotherapist Julie …

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Category: Conscious Lifestyle, HSP Empowerment, Self-Care, The Yoga Room, Wellness

5 Yoga Poses for a Good Night’s Sleep

August 27, 2021 //  by Christy

Do you struggle to get a good night’s sleep? You are definitely not alone! Insomnia is a condition many of us suffer from in our overly-stimulated, stressful society. In my upcoming ‘Yoga Chill’ online course, I share Hatha, Vinyasa and Yin sequences for Insomnia–full of postures to help you relax, release tension and restlessness in …

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Category: HSP Empowerment, Self-Care, The Yoga Room, Wellness, Yoga Resources

The Simple Truth Everyone Needs To Know

July 25, 2021 //  by Christy

I am currently reading the book, The Way of Integrity, by Martha Beck. I wanted to share what she writes at the end of the chapter titled The End of Self-Betrayal: You are infinitely worthy. You are infinitely precious. You have always been enough. You will always be enough. There is no place you don’t …

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Category: Conscious Lifestyle, HSP Empowerment, Self-Care, The Yoga Room, Wellness

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10 Helpful Resources for Highly Sensitive People

May 6, 2021 //  by Christy

As a Highly Sensitive Person myself (take the free Sensitivity Quiz here to find out where you fall on the scale) I know it can sometimes feel like you are surviving more than thriving in this world that definitely hasn’t been designed for HSPs. I have found several resources that have really helped me when …

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Category: HSP Empowerment, The Yoga Room

Making Time for Yoga + Self-Care

April 5, 2021 //  by Christy

I wanted to write a short blog post about making the time for yoga and self-care, because I still hear many of my yoga students saying they struggle with this. I hear you and I totally get it. Let me share some tips that have helped me. The first tip is simple but not easy: …

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Category: Conscious Lifestyle, HSP Empowerment, Self-Care, The Yoga Room, Wellness

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Why Being an HSP Makes Me a Pretty Awesome Yoga Teacher

January 9, 2021 //  by Christy

I’m an HSP, and that makes me a pretty awesome yoga teacher. There, I’ve said it. ;) If you’re not familiar with what HSP stands for, it’s Highly Sensitive Person. HSPs have a personality trait called Sensory Processing Sensitivity (or SPS). In a nutshell, it means we have sensitive nervous systems. We pick up on …

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Category: HSP Empowerment, The Yoga Room, Yoga Resources

Personal Retreats at The Yoga Room

October 8, 2020 //  by Christy

Craving some peace and quiet? Need to just ‘get away’ for a few hours? Life can often feel overwhelming, and it can sometimes be challenging to create space–literally and figuratively–for self-care. When you don’t have the time or budget for a full weekend retreat but just need a little ‘me time,’ I warmly invite you …

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Category: HSP Empowerment, The Yoga Room, Wellness, Yoga Retreats

Breathing Techniques From *Soothing Yoga For Stressful Times* Course

August 31, 2020 //  by Christy

Updated June 2022: These breathing techniques are helpful for HSPs, anyone dealing with anxiety and insomnia, and any ‘hot-heads’ who just need to cool off. ;) I teach these calming breathing techniques in my upcoming ‘Yoga Chill’ Live+Virtual course. Join me; we begin July 11, 2022! I had some requests from students to compile a …

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Category: HSP Empowerment, The Yoga Room, Wellness, Yoga Resources

5 Senses Meditation

June 1, 2020 //  by Christy

Get out in Nature and join me for this short ‘5 Senses’ Meditation. It would be a fun one to do with kids, but really it’s just a great practice in present moment awareness for people of any age!  

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Category: HSP Empowerment, The Yoga Room, Wellness, Yoga Resources

Hatha Yoga Sequence For Cultivating A Calm Mind (Theme: Sauca)

May 1, 2020 //  by Christy

Please excuse the less than ideal quality of this video. It was my first attempt at playing around with lighting and sound out in the yoga studio and, I’m going to be honest, having no experience whatsoever with this kind of stuff, it is challenging to get it right. I think it is still decent …

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