Pain? Migraines? I got you covered, Reader.
As I was walking by some vendor booths at the state fair last week, one of the women in one of those booths called out to me as I walked by…
Woman: Do you have pain?
Me: No
Woman: What about migraines, do you have migraines?
Me: Nope, I feel good.
And I kept walking.
I heard her continually asking close to the same questions to the other passersby.
Now I didn’t stop and listen to her spiel about what “magic” cream she was selling that could rid me of any pain (although I did walk by later and snag some pics of the product so I could see for myself what she wanted to pitch me on and have a picture to share with you all🙊), but it made me think about what my state fair sales pitch might be
Shockingly, I think it might sound about the same, although I can’t promise results in 60 seconds.
Instead, yoga, breath work, meditation, life coaching… they all take time.
They remind us that not everything in life is about instant gratification.
In fact, I feel safe to say that most good and lasting things in life actually take time instead of being instantaneous…
⏳Cultivating nourishing life-giving food that grows on plants or from animals
⏳Growing a baby into a child and then into an adult
⏳The grandeur of nature that takes your breath away
⏳That perfectly golden brown toasted marshmallow on a hot fire
⏳Wisdom that comes from life experience
⏳Patience that happens only because we have to wait.
They all take time. And mental health and wellbeing practices are no different in creating change
That pain, those migraines?
They’re a reflection of something deeper happening within you – remember, your mind and body are ONE, not separate, so what’s happening in one is a direct reflection of the other.
And the way to ease them?
It’s actually to start mindfully moving, to breathe intentionally and to explore what’s going on under the surface of those discomforts.
Can you sell that at the fair?
Not in a bottle with a neat little label, that’s for sure.
But I bet a lot of the people who were checking out that booth could also use the practices I teach. So until I get on the state fair circuit, I’ll stick with this email list (and social media).
And I’ll shout it here as loud as I can (or at least repeat myself in some way or another as many times as I can😉).
I offer regular classes weekly that can combat the pain you’re feeling – be it physical or emotional. Reconnecting with yourself is actually the way to invite the discomfort you have to be seen and heard so that it can quiet down.
Join us. You can find all the class info below. And if you’re intimidated to start, send me a message. That’s normal, and I’m here to walk alongside you every step of the way.
Cheers,
Cathy
P.S. If you’re ready to dive into a larger experience and connect with other souls who are on the journey towards self-awareness and healing, perhaps my Harvest Rhythms Retreat is for you. It’s just 4 weeks away, and we have a lovely offering with movement, sound, creativity, and of course, nourishment planned for you. Reserve your spot today here.
P.P.S. If it’s a 💵💸 thing that’s holding you back, know that I won’t turn anyone away from class due to finances. Reach out — we’ll talk and find an energetic exchange that feels aligned, so you can keep moving and I can keep offering this work in a way that’s sustainable for my family and me.
Hand on heart, speaking inward to self:
I love you, I hear you, and I’m listening.
WANT TO JOIN US FOR CLASS OR WORK WITH ME?
Register for studio classes here.
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Studio Classes:
THURSDAY, AUG 21 – The Weekly Breath Reset
8:30 AM • 30-minute virtual breath work
Harness the power of your breath to start your day with a focused, energized calm.
SATURDAY, AUG 23 – Yoga on the Lawn
9:00 AM • All levels welcome
Join us outdoors to start your summer weekends with intention… even when life is full.
Class Location: Auld Park, Knoxville
MONDAY, AUG 25 – Yin/Restorative Yoga
5:30 PM • All levels welcome
A restorative class with longer held postures & mindful breathing to build stress resiliency & bring balance to your fast-paced life.
WEDNESDAY, AUG 27 – Yoga + Breath Work
8:30 AM • All Levels Welcome
Active, flow-based practice based on Sun + Moon Salutations. Intentional breath work practices included.
THURSDAY, AUG 28 – The Weekly Breath Reset
8:30 AM • 30-minute virtual breath work
Harness the power of your breath to start your day with a focused, energized calm.
SATURDAY, AUG 30 – Yoga on the Lawn
9:00 AM • All levels welcome
Make Up Week – Join us outdoors to start your summer weekends with intention… even when life is full.
Class Location: Auld Park, Knoxville
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Special Events:
Register for both retreats at once and receive a discount! Grab your spot in both here.
SATURDAY, SEP 20 – Harvest Rhythms Retreat
Autumn reflects finishing up, harvesting what you’ve worked towards, letting go to make space for the new, & celebrating. This is the time to remember and align with these qualities in your own life.
Register for the Harvest Rhythms Retreat here.
FRIDAY, DEC 19 – Winter Solstice Candlelight Yoga
The Winter Solstice marks the end of one seasonal cycle & the start of another. Cozy up and finish your year with ease and begin the new with intention.
Register for the Winter Solstice Candlelight Rhythms Retreat here.
Group & Individual Sessions:
AT YOUR CONVENIENCE – Personalized Group Stress Resilience Training
TBD • At your location or at the studio
In these sessions I guide groups through practical, embodied practices—like breath work, mindfulness, gentle movement, and/or emotional awareness—to build stress resilience. Each session offers simple, effective tools to help participants reset, regulate, and respond with greater calm and clarity in everyday life.
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Podcast Episode: Health Harmony and Happiness with Cathy
#61: The Truth Behind Your Aches and Pains
Your mind and body are one, and not separate as we have been led to believe. What happens in one is a direct reflection of the other. And when it comes to dis-ease or discomfort in your physical body it’s likely that the discomfort is trying to get you to pay attention to something in your mental or emotional awareness as well.
In today’s episode, I share why discomforts or aches and pains are simply messengers your body uses to communicate with you. I also share how to begin to get in touch with what those messages are so that you can begin to free yourself from the aches and pains that you might be living with or could happen upon at any time in your life.
Discomfort is stuck energy; stuck energy can’t flow, instead it builds up and causes dis-ease.
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