Leisa Parker Health

A HEART revolution is coming. HELD my new body of work is nearly here.
HELD was born out of a 2-year dark initiation where I was forced to surrender to life so deeply that I found myself being held by life in the most unseen and invisible ways.
HELD - a Holy Heart Immersion is not only a body of work, its a revolution where we come back into the deepest connection with our heart and we fall into all the ways we are held by life.

Its been a slow and long birth with the copy for this work taking a year to complete, having only finished it just a few weeks ago.

HELD will help us become competent grievers, allowing our hearts to stay fluid and soft. We will redefine grief, to not only death but will begin to look at all the ways sorrow gets stuck in our heart freezing our life energy.

I have in the last few years completed a teacher training in holding ritual space for grief with Francis Weller and this HELD body of work will include exploring the 6 gates of grief as well as all the things I have come to know about the heart.

These 6 gates of grief are a deep portal into understanding ourself, life and they way we hold and metabolise sorrow through our bodies.

1. Everything we love we will lose. Exploration of impermenence and developing stability in an unstable world.

2. The parts of us that have not known love. Exploration into parts that recede to the shadows that are waiting for love. We will develop deep inner self compassion.

3. The sorrows of the world. Grief over destruction of the planet and injustice. We will come to remember our wild entaglement with all things.

4. What we expected and did not receive. The loss of village and connection and hopes and dreams. We will develop a deep connection to ourselves, each other and the unseen realms.

5. Ancestral Grief from the trials and tribulations of our lineages. We will strengthen our connection to the reslience of our ancestry.

6. The harms we've caused, both personal and collective. We will take radical responsibility for the way we have also caused harms to others. We will move from being a victim of life to feeling held and empowered.

HELD is a Heart Initiation where we will learn to be held by all of life. HELD - A 5-day Holy Heart Immersion is booked for October 2024 🫀

So true.

When we lose our spark, all we need is a little help

Jess and I have a few spaces left for our Deep Rest In Sound Session next week.

Deep Rest in Sound
Saturday 6th April 8am
The Collective, 146 Ross River Road

https://app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule.php?owner=28250279&appointmentType=42379811

https://facebook.com/events/s/deep-restorative-rest-/1810214499427649/

What happens when two or more energy waves are in harmony or disharmony?

In harmony means the vibration patterns of their waves are symmetrical and moving at the same rate (frequency), their entanglement can enhance their collective power (make higher waves), or when “out-of-phase” can cancel or flatten their waves. These characters are referred to as constructive interference (good vibes) or destructive interference (bad vibes), respectfully.

Thoughts are translated into broadcast wave patterns that interact with other “resonant” (harmonious) energy fields in the environment. Through constructive interference, a positive thought will engage and empower other energies in the environment that are in harmony with our wishes and desires. In contrast, through destructive interference, a negative thought, will engage, activate, negative energies in the world that are challenging or threatening.

Full post at www.brucelipton.com/think-beyond-your-genes-november-2022/

After 5 long years, Jess and I will come together to offer a Deep Rest in Sound session.

It will be amazing!

Bookings essential
April 6th 8am-9:30am

https://app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule.php?owner=28250279&appointmentType=42379811

https://facebook.com/events/s/deep-restorative-rest-/1810214499427649/

Introducing

𝒯𝒽𝑒 𝒲𝑒𝓁𝓁𝓃𝑒𝓈𝓈 𝒞𝑜𝓁𝓁𝑒𝒸𝓉𝒾𝓋𝑒

A slight name change encompassing a community space. A place to gather, share, create, grow, connect, rest and heal.

Nestled within the heart of Townsville, more than just a place, it’s a vibrant tapestry woven by the hands of its diverse community. We foster a culture of sharing, healing, and nourishment with a common goal of supporting one another.
We offer a diverse range of classes, workshops and women lead circles. We look forward to cultivating a brighter, more connected community.

For any workshop or class information or to enquire about hiring our beautiful space. Please email us: [email protected]

📍146 Ross River Road
Mundingburra, QLD

This is a hard pill to swallow, but the “truthi-est” ones often are.

I believe punishment is mainly used in the absence of not knowing what else to do...or, even if we know what to do, we are still developing the skill to do it. Punishment is easier, more efficient, and gets the “job done.” Long-term, it creates kids who become sneaky/rebel, feel ashamed, and it fractures a secure connection with the parent.

So, what to do instead?

The first thing we have to do is get our own mindset right: in other words, find our own calm. Easier said than done, I know. :) Finding our calm in the face of being triggered is the product of the inner work I talk about all the time here. It’s a muscle we strengthen every day by unlearning old narratives, taking radical care of our needs, going to therapy, etc.

Second, we must become compassionate detectives and try to uncover the “why” behind the behavior. We’re not accepting the behavior - we’re getting to the bottom of why it happened so we can prevent it from happening (as often) in the future.

Third, revisit your family values. Instead of enforcing rules because “you’re the boss” remind your kids of what’s important in your family and how as individuals, we’re always trying to stay as closely aligned to those values as possible.

Lastly, when the dust has settled, talk about what set your child off to begin with. What caused the meltdown/dysregulation/undesirable behavior? Remind them that they’re a good kid (and remind yourself that you’re a good parent) and that sometimes we make mistakes when our needs aren’t met.

One of my favorite quotes on my Connected Kid Cards is “I’m not here to punish you for your mistakes. I’m here to help you learn from them.” It’s so true.

😍Wanna learn more? Head to KidToolkit.com to see which cards will make an impact in your family!

✨ February ✨
Wr have some beautiful events on tap for this month.

🤍Starting Tuesday, February 6th the beautiful Kylie from .love.leap will begin her meditation and TRE classes. To book please visit .love.leap .

🤍 Tuesday evenings are home to yoga with 🙏🏻

🤍 Thursday’s we host for her 1:1 private yoga sessions.

🤍 Fridays this school term The Collective welcomes back for beautiful mums and bubs mantra singing 🎶

🤍 February 18th from 9AM-4PM will host a beautiful women’s circle focusing on heart and womb. To book please visit:

Some beautiful events this month. For more information please contact us: the [email protected]

Mama,

You don't need to take care of everything, you don't have to be a super mom, a super housewife, a super professional, a super woman.

Because when your body gets tired, there will be few who will remember that you tried to be all of this in one person.

So, leave the house for later, go for a walk, go to the park, start the gym, buy clothes, go to the salon, sleep, be yourself, take care of yourself, love yourself, and do it exclusively for and for you.

Kids grow up, the husband sometimes leaves, the job finds a replacement, the house will get dirty again, but you don't get a second chance.

Words ✍️: ctto
Artwork: ctto

Herbal adaptogens have a long history in western medicine to relieve fatigue and symptoms of stress.

When our body releases cortisol in response to stress this stimulates the sympathetic nervous system and adrenals. 
 
Adaptogens have been traditionally used to help restore balance and offer protection to the body.  They ‘adapt’ to where our body is at helping us to have a better response to stress and help to normalize many physiological functions. These herbs can help to promote better sleep, strengthen immunity, boost energy and stamina, support cognitive function, reduce mental fatigue, assist athletic performance, aid recovery, and support the nervous system.

Top Adaptogens:

- Ashwagandha
- Rhodiola Rosea
- American Ginseng
- Siberian Ginseng
- Panax Ginseng
- Holy Basil
- Astragalus Root
- Liquorice Root
- Adaptogenic mushrooms, such as reishi, chaga, cordyceps, and lion’s mane
- Schisandra Berry
- Turmeric
 
How can adaptogens be helpful for Women?

Adaptogens like rhodiola rosea act as selective estrogen reuptake modulators (SERM), which helps the estrogen your body is producing work as it should, so if you’re a woman in perimenopause and your hormones are fluctuating, your receptors will be sensitive, but not overstimulated to your estrogen levels at any given time. That helps you have a more stabilized mood.
 
Depending upon the adaptogen, they may have either a stimulating or relaxing effect on your nervous system. They help significantly with fatigue, cognition, anxiety, and vasomotor symptoms (i.e., hot flushes and night sweats that perimenopausal and postmenopausal women can get as s*x hormones fluctuate and decline).
 
Adaptogens work differently and have different therapeutic properties it is therefore recommended to seek guidance from trained professionals before beginning supplementation.

Let us help 🌱

It’s fairly known that peri-menopause can cause a myriad of hormonal disruptions.

Despite the frequently spoken, ‘hot flushes’ one of the most common symptoms that is experienced is poor sleep. This includes insomnia, waking between 2-4am, feeling wired before bedtime or waking unrefreshed.

This occurs due to lowering estrogen levels, and poor hormonal imbalances.

A simple change by ensuring you get morning sunshine is imperative to help this shift. Morning sunshine initiates a healthier cortisol response, and can improve your circadian rhythm. Along with this, it exposes to gentle Vitamin D - a pre hormone also just as vital during perimenopause.

We are lucky in North Queensland to have an abundance of sunshine, so let’s use it to our benefit ☀️

Take part in Katrina’s 5 part workshop series and immerse yourself in the return of ancient wisdom. Each workshop is designed to allow you to foster a deeper connection with your inner self.

Workshop 1: Feb 18
Workshop 2: Mar 17
Workshop 3: April 21
Workshop 4: May 19
Workshop 5: June 1

For more info DM or Register via the link in Bio✨

Petals of a Rose A woman with Dissociative Identity Disorder struggles to prevent her parts from getting triggered on Valentine's Day.

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Petals of a Rose A woman with Dissociative Identity Disorder struggles to prevent her parts from getting triggered on Valentine's Day.