Embark on a Journey of Healing and Self-Discovery

In the midst of our human experiences, we often find ourselves carrying the weight of past emotional pain, making it challenging to be fully present in our lives, both for our loved ones and ourselves. It's as if life passes by, and we miss the richness of each moment. Trauma can take many forms, from subtle to acute, and it's not limited to extreme events like war or accidents. Daily stressors in our modern lives, such as work pressures, financial worries, relationship challenges, and the constant stimulation of technology, can accumulate and disrupt our nervous system and energetic balance. Trauma is not something to be ashamed of; it's a shared aspect of the human journey that touches us all at some point.

Trauma can manifest in various ways, from disrupting your sleep patterns and triggering chronic anxiety or depression, to filling your mind with ceaseless thoughts, or even changing your personality. If not properly processed, long term trauma can even contribute to physical illness. It's essential to keep in mind that the 'body keeps the score' and retains the imprint of these experiences until they can be released and the nervous system rebalanced.

When we take the time to recognize the patterns and thoughts associated with those past experiences, we gain the power to reawaken our connection with our own bodies, to heal, and to flourish.

What is Alchemy?

Alchemy, in the context of transformation, refers to a profound process of inner change and spiritual growth. Rooted in ancient wisdom traditions, alchemy seeks to blend and harmonize the opposing forces within oneself – often symbolized as the union of the "upper" and "lower" realms or the integration of the conscious and unconscious mind. 

As alchemists of our own lives, we strive to become master creators, wielding the forces of intention, imagination, and action to manifest our highest potential. Through the alchemical process, we transmute adversity into opportunity, chaos into order, and lead into gold – symbolizing the journey from ignorance to enlightenment, from fragmentation to wholeness.

Alchemy of Healing serves as a gentle companion on this path of healing from past wounds, facilitating your reunion with the authentic Self dwelling within. Like a diamond crafted by years of pressure and contraction, often our greatest wisdom and gifts come from our greatest struggles. This is the alchemy of transforming shadow into light!

Part 1 of Alchemy of Healing is an invitation to learn about yourself, study your patterns, release, and reprogram your energy system to maintain greater peace and presence. Learn the fundamentals of how trauma effects the body, nervous system, brain, energy system, and psyche...and how to heal. As you work through your inner landscape, enjoy a plethora of inspiring insight lectures, breathwork practices, and meditations that allow you to gently release and come home to your radiant center.

If you love Part 1, please feel free to continue the journey into Alchemy of Healing Part 2: Inner Child Healing. In this subsequent class you will dive deep into your armoring patterns from childhood and learn to let go of false personality elements keeping you from manifesting the joy and intimacy you crave. We invite you to embark on a journey of self-discovery and self-mastery, unlocking the latent power within. Are you ready to consciously shape your reality and become co-creator of your destiny?

"Knowing oneself comes from attending with compassionate curiosity to what is happening within. To really get to know yourself, you must be open to the 'real' you."

— Dr. Gabor Mate

FACTS AND COMMON QUESTIONS ABOUT TRAUMA HEALING

What is Trauma? 

Trauma is an emotional wound. It is not only linked to acute events, like war, car accidents, or assault. Trauma is anything that is anything that is too much, too soon, or too fast for our nervous system to handle without becoming overwhelmed. This can take many forms such as a child feeling bullied at school, unsettled family life, or emotional neglect by their family at home. Or adult realities, such as severe work, death of a loved one, financial stress, or relationship disharmony.

What happens during trauma?

At the cellular level, the body experiences a surge of intense fight or flight energy and stress hormones. Our bodies need to feel safe and a sense that the threat is over in order for our nervous system to come back into a state of rest and balance. If the body doesn’t return to a neutral state, a stressor is long lasting, or the trauma is so severe or sudden we can go into a ‘freeze response,’ otherwise known as dorsal vagal shutdown. On the outside, the freeze response appears calm, but internally there is still a huge amount of fight or flight energy. Being stuck in the freeze response is why we can still suffer from something that happened to us months, years, or even decades ago.  

What is trauma healing?

Healing trauma is about going from ‘trying to survive’ to ‘thriving.’ It is about coming out of the freeze response in body and mind. It is about restoring the energy flow in the nervous system. It is about returning to a place we can we can connect with ourselves, feel relaxed, and present.  

Is it too late to start releasing stored trauma?

Never. Our body and psyche’s are built to heal, and our nervous system patterns can change. We can heal from trauma; it just takes courage, commitment, and a willingness to feel.

How can I heal my trauma?

There are many different approaches to to trauma healing. Some are more 'top down' and focus on talk therapy, hypnosis, or medication. Then there are the 'bottom up' or somatic methods such as breathwork, felt sense practices, and nutrition. These focus on releasing trauma stored in the body, nervous system and energy system.  

What kinds of tools are used in this course?

In Alchemy of Healing you will get to experience a range of tools to heal and release trauma. From juicy intellectual lectures, dynamic breathing practices, guided meditations, and homework assignments, your tool belt will fill up with resources you can implement in your daily life.

Will I work with quantum energetics?

Yes, Since this course is designed from some of the most potent content of the 5 Pillars Goddess Training, you will experience a sampling of the energy cleansing techniques used in the full year long training program. You will learn how to stay healthy on the subtle or quantum energetic level, sample hypnotic meditation, and use tools from the Greek Goddess archetypes to ground the work into your body. This creates a flexible and dynamic experience that goes deeper than traditional therapies.It will help you intimately connect with yourself and others, feel the full range of emotions and sensations, and celebrate life to the fullest.