a summary of my work

We all carry our history within us; every event that led us to this moment in some way resides within the framework of how we arrive into the present physically, energetically, mentally and spiritually. From how we came into the world to the myriad of events that dramatically shift our outlook and perceptions; from intense physical or emotional experiences to how we were taught to behave or carry ourselves; from how we naturally interpret life to the ways we were taught (or pushed sometimes) to do so… all of these aspects of our personal history shape us into the form and function in which we step into every new moment.

In my work, I use my skills and experience to see where a person may be stuck or held in a pattern, I work to witness someone’s blind spots and also to see where some of the origins of their current state reside… and I offer guidance toward unraveling patterns and freeing stuck places in order to guide them toward more freedom of choice and far more meaningful awareness in their bodies and lives based on what is possible in an unforced setting.  What does unforced mean? It means we are not attempting to control our experience or force our body to do something, rather having a dialogue in which the body is allowed to show us what it is capable of. In our daily practice, we work with what we feel in a quiet and safe space. We gently ask the body questions and guide it through new territory to see how it responds, we pay attention to how the mind shifts or changes in the face of these questions and guided movements, and then we live the other 90% of our life with some ease to see how the work in the practice space transcends to the rest of our life.

Many times this begins with the physical realm, but it often transcends many layers of the self including psychology, mindset, and spiritual work. This is not a fast process, although there may be periods of time during the work that give rise to rapid transformation. If one considers that some patterns have potentially been present for months, years or even since birth, it becomes apparent that navigating those things can take quite some time. Overall: the willingness for deep patience and an open spirit in this specific regard are important prerequisites to working with me. One can be patient and open in many other facets of life but not find it possible (or not be ready) in this kind of physical work. When that happens, I generally advise people from a very open-hearted place to consider other paths and other practitioners..

When someone chooses to work with me, they make a basic commitment to themselves. That commitment includes the willingness to genuinely try the work and ideas I share as a means to discovering and uncovering their own capacity for inner transformation. This work is meant to build or be added to a personal practice and to be done with some consistency (I often say daily to a few times a week is a good start), Over time we share dialogue about their experiences and process in the work, and we shift things or add new work when the client feels ready. Often, it takes time even to get the details of the work “right”, and so I spend a good amount of time helping the client find their way, especially initially.

Through an ongoing slow and steady practice, there is so much that can be uncovered. But one thing is clear. I can only be a guide and a mirror for the client… and the client is the only person who can truly look within and transform themselves.

With love,

Anya