Author Archives: leefogel

A revolutionary community of learners

One of my favorite things about teaching and learning somatic practices for living well and on purpose, is the transformational affect this learning has on those around us and our communities. The more I respect my body’s subtle signals as … Continue reading

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Healing Justice for Black Lives Matter

This Thursday, December 18, I will join with radical healers and wellness professionals from across North America and beyond to donate funds raised from our services to the Black Lives Matter Ferguson Bail and Support Fund.  I will be offering a … Continue reading

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Nature Break

Tuning natural living things, even when in a city, is a really direct way to cultivate wellbeing and enjoyment. Caryn Heilman of LiquidBody shared with me that since natural elements and living organisms (people included) are more complex in shape … Continue reading

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Enjoyment over Perfection

This month, I want to invite an intention of Enjoyment over Perfection. To me, “Perfect” feels like a static, frozen object that we’ve been told is going to bring us satisfaction and everything we need. Enjoyment, on the other hand, inherently … Continue reading

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What do you REALLY want?

I’m feeling inspired to reach out with an affirmation and some opportunities for this fall season! 1) It is vital and necessary to connect with what it is you really want, and to follow that energy into the way you … Continue reading

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The Visioning Body Blog is Back!

We’ve been away a while, as you can see, but the time has come to share these resources live again! Enjoy these archived and upcoming blog posts! 

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Working with Fear

I’ve been thinking a lot about fear lately.  How to deal with the reality that when we take on something new, or even catch a glimpse of it, it can be really scary.  (YES, I get scared on a regular … Continue reading

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Sometimes it’s good to “Lay it Down”

As the moon is just showing it’s tiniest slice of glow after waning, I’m reflecting on our own human cycles of waxing and waning: activation and rest, planning and riding the waves of our last plans, excitement for (or worry … Continue reading

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Can You Give Yourself Permission to Slow Down??

Last week, after a very busy week, I came down with a knock-you-out-in-bed can’t‑look-at-a-computer-screen cold on Monday, so.…  I gave myself permission to not post something for our SlowVolution Monday :/.  I was sad to miss it but it’s just … Continue reading

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Honoring All Your Timing Needs

I’ve been finding it supportive lately to remember that it is possible to support the body’s inner timing even while moving according to calendar and clock time.  Different levels of timing are always occurring simultaneously within and around our bodies, … Continue reading

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