Awakened Wellness

2022 ended on a sweet note for Jared and me 🥰

Grateful to have found my person, and in him a life partner who makes me feel both at home and free to spread my wings 💖

If you are on my email list, there's a good chance you've already heard that Awakened Wellness is going to Greece in June, and you are invited!

This 7-night culture and self-care retreat will venture to both Santorini and Crete for hikes, a cooking class, winery tour, catamaran cruise and tour of ancient ruins. PLUS each day I'll guide you through a yoga and mindfulness session :-)

It will be such a lovely way to make the most of being in Greece while also taking good care of yourself, and I would love to have you.

October 31 marks the last day of "early bird" pricing with per person rates starting at $2,849! On November 1 the rate increases by $100 per person.

Reserve your space with a $300 deposit, with a payment plan available for the balance.

There are just 5 spots guaranteed remaining, with the possibility that we may be able to add more. So far we have friends, family members and solo travelers signed up, so you'll be in good company however you decide to travel.

Please feel free to be in touch with any and all questions

2023 Greece Retreat | Nourished for Life | Awakened Wellness This 7-night culturally immersive retreat offers the perfect blend of guided exploration and self-care as you soak up the beauty of all Greece has to offer.

You know that feeling?

The one you get when watching a beautiful sunset that takes your breath away?

Or walking through the peaceful yet humming woods, one with the natural world around you?

Or being embraced in the warmest, most love-filled hug, as all the worries of the world disappear?

That feeling, felt in each of those moments, is Reiki: the essence of sacred life force energy - the energy of harmony, pure love, peace and flow.

And chances are good that we’ve all experienced it in various moments of our lives.

BUT WHAT IF… you could access that feeling anytime, anywhere, without waiting for the perfect sunset, or the perfect woods, or the perfect hug?

The practice of Reiki teaches us how to do just that.

A simple energetic self-care tool gifted to us from a lineage of Japanese healers, Reiki helps us amplify feelings of harmony, pure love, peace and flow within ourselves… anytime and anywhere.

Anyone can learn it and the effects on your body, mind and life are magical, gentle, rejuvenating.

The best way to understand the practice of Reiki is to experience it, so I’ve created a weekend retreat to give you that very opportunity, whether it be deepening your practice of Reiki or stepping into it.

Wherever you are in your journey with energetic self-care, there is a welcoming place for you.

October 7 - 9 at 1Tribe Farm in the Shenandoah Valley of Virginia (if you are new to Reiki you’ll arrive a day early to learn everything you need to enjoy the full weekend!)

Just a few spaces remain and I would love to have you if you are feeling the call.

Link with all the deets in bio 🤗

There is so much to look forward to this Spring, and I am excited to share the goodness with you!! 🥳

🌱Rest and Recharge with an all-inclusive weekend wellness retreat in the beautiful Shenandoah Valley:

✨Dates available in April, May and June!!✨

As an extra treat: Submit your deposit by March 15 for Early Bird savings 😊

💖Or join me in April for a full day introductory immersion into Reiki - a simple yet powerful self-care tool that can transform body, mind and spirit.

Registration is currently open for all in person experiences highlighted here, link in bio!

Can’t wait to soak up all the goodness with those of you who choose to join! 🤗✨

Xo, Lindsay 💗

Sharing a peek of the Nourished by Nature retreats that defied many odds, and left us all inspired, connected and recharged!! 🥰

It wasn’t easy getting here, but it was 💯 worth it, and then some.

I have so much gratitude for each person who chose to say yes to this shared adventure, rooted in wellness.

Thank you for bringing more joy, laughter, healing and wellbeing into the world.

Goodness knows we all need it, perhaps now more than ever 💗

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Awakened Wellness is now on WhatsApp.

I couldn’t wipe that smile from my face the whoooole time we were in Antarctica. 😁

I found out about the trip 3 weeks before departure. With so little prep time I went in with no expectations 😂

And oh my goodness, it blew me away.

This harsh environment is wildly majestic.

It’s a desert teeming with aliveness.

There’s a feeling it gives you that’s impossible to capture in words.

And it’s a place that has changed the way I see the world.

We likely all have places that touch us like this (Costa Rica is another one for me), and what a gift it is to get to keep them in our hearts 💕 🙏

If you’ve read this far, take a moment to close your eyes and remember your place, the one that has made you feel totally alive. The one that has changed the way you see the world.

It doesn’t have to be far, perhaps it’s right where you are, right now.

And if you’re willing, share it below! 👇💗

Our recent Fall into Self Care and Reiki Master Retreats were pure magic!!

🌱Wellness retreats offer much-needed time and space to nourish body, mind and spirit - something that you are 100% worthy of, but can be hard to come by when you are swept up in the busyness of day to day life.

💗With my heart and spirit so *full* from these past two retreats, I am grateful to be looking forward to the next ones, now less than three months away!

Spaces for Nourished by Nature: Retreat into the Magic of Pura Vida are 2/3 full! But there is still room for you if you are feeling the call!

✨Receive a full week of wellbeing, with all of your needs taken care of in tropical Costa Rica this February!✨

And to sweeten the deal just a little bit more, I am providing a special offer if you sign up between now and November 29, 2021!

*This limited time special was shared with my newsletter community yesterday, and I'd love to share it with you, too!*

Either visit my website to see what it is, or send me a message with your email and I'll get it over to you!

xo, Lindsay

PS- There's a hint in the photos below! ;-)

There is one spot left for next weekend’s Restore and Explore outdoor retreat hosted at 1Tribe Farm in the beautiful Shenandoah Valley. It would be lovely to have you 💗

Living into this lesson will transform your health and well-being, from the inside out ✨

It’s time to share a big bag of goodies with you! 🥳

🍬 One of them is FREE (the Intro to Human Design Workshop, coming up Aug 15!).

🍬 Some are online while others in person, giving everyone options.

🍬 And ALL of them will help infuse more well-being, fulfillment and flow into your life. ✨

👉 Here are all of the upcoming gatherings, trainings and retreats currently offered through Awakened Wellness (and one I am honored to support with !)

Want to learn more? Check out my website (www.awakened-wellness.com) or feel free to send me a message! 🤗

Can’t wait to share each of these experiences with those who feel called to join 💖

Happy weekend, friends! I hope you have a nourishing one 🦋

Want to know something funny?

Last monday I ended up in the ER - less than two hours after writing about my resolution to spend more time celebrating life 😆

Diagnosed with acute appendicitis, I underwent emergency surgery and spent two nights in the hospital.

Looking back on the week, I can’t help but marvel at the timing of it all.

It feel like the Universe was reminding me that it’s not about waiting for life to look a certain way before we deserve to feel joy and peace within 🦋

✨ What happens when we allow levity to coexist with our frustration?

✨ Or let ourselves experience a joyful moment even when we’re in the middle of something sad and painful?

I by no means believe that we should try and feel any better or different than we do, but what becomes possible when we create space for more than either/or to exist within? 🙏

This past week, as I experienced bouts of intense discomfort, I also giggled with my care team.

As I felt pain, I also felt buoyed and grateful.

And as my mind held fearful thoughts, I was overflowing with deep love and appreciation for my partner.

Life will always be messy, that’s the beauty of our human experience.

And this week I was taught that the some of the most meaningful celebrations happen right in the thick of the muck. 💖

When the world around us feels chaotic, how do you find peace within?

Three of my go-tos are time in nature, yoga and Reiki.

Each in their own way, they offer a steady sense of calm that is felt from the inside out.

And tonight, with so much swirling, I am offering a space for you to find peace from the inside out, too.

Join me at 8pm EST online for 75 minutes of a grounding, peaceful yin yoga practice.

Sign up via the link below 🙏

Food for thought ✨

✨TWO DAYS REMAIN✨

To lock in your Early Bird Rate for February 19-26, 2022 Nourished by Nature Wellness Retreat!

Spaces are filling quickly, and I am so excited about the spark so many are feeling to join!

There’s a beautiful mix of people already registered - solo travelers, friends, siblings and spouses will be in attendance so whatever your circumstance, you’ll be in great company!

A weeklong immersion in the heart of Costa Rica is sure to nourish your body, mind and spirit. My aim is to help you bring ALL that goodness home with you! 🏝☀️🌺✨💖

Be in touch with any and all questions, or check out the link below for all the good deets!

April 1st is the last day before rates increase by $200! Link below to register today ☺️

https://www.awakened-wellness.com/nourished-by-nature

PS - we have a full refund policy in place should the retreat be canceled due to COVID.

One year ago today, Jared and I were hiking the Na Pali Coast, the last day of our bucket list trip to Hawaii.

We spent 3 weeks mostly camping to make the trip affordable on our little budget - it was a real adventure!

I don’t think I shared many of our photos along the way, so thought it’d be fun to do it now.

I’ll never forget the balancing act we were facing, soaking up the beauty of Kauai while simultaneously carrying the awareness that a serious health crisis was descending on the world.

As a result of the year that has ensued, I will never again take our ability to travel freely for granted (along with many other things).

What’s one thing you’ll never again take for granted as a result of this past year?

In exactly one year from today, I will be taking a group to Costa Rica for a weeklong all-inclusive wellness retreat, and you are invited!! 🥳⁣⁣
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The entire retreat experience is designed to give you the time and space to fill your cup (and take it home with you 😉)⁣⁣
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Time to take a deep breath, to rest, to have fun. And space to soak up the beauty and magic of Costa Rica, with all of your needs taken care of. ⁣⁣
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The Costa Rican Caribbean helps us feel fully alive in a way that's unlike anywhere else I've been - it is a really special place, and this retreat helps you experience the best of it. ✨⁣⁣
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If this speaking to you and you'd like to know more, all details can be found here: https://www.awakened-wellness.com/nourished-by-nature⁣⁣ or via the link in my bio.
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Of course you are welcome to be in touch with me directly too!⁣⁣
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And here are a few nuggets that might be helpful:⁣⁣
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🏝 Early Bird Registration is now open, with per person rates starting at $1,990 for the 7-night all-inclusive experience. (Early Bird offers $200 off regular rates!)⁣⁣
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☀️Your space is secured with a $300 deposit, and the remainder can be paid in installments.⁣⁣
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🌺If the retreat is canceled due to COVID, your payment to Awakened Wellness will be fully refunded. ⁣⁣
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A week of the sea breeze, fresh air, jungle environment is seriously the BEST medicine for body, mind and spirit. Especially in mid-February 😉☀️⁣⁣
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I'd LOVE to share this experience with you!!⁣⁣

Wise words to contemplate today (and every day) 🙏 🌍 ❤️

During yoga class this morning, we spent time considering: ⁣
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🌟 “What is one thing you love about yourself?" 🌟⁣
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So often this day can focus on the exchange of love between people, and that is a beauuutiful thing. ⁣
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But it is also so powerful (and important!) to take the time to acknowledge and name the love we have for ourselves. ⁣
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Maybe you say it out loud. Or write it down. Or place a hand on your heart and feel it. ⁣
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However you go about it, I invite YOU to take a moment today to celebrate something you LOVE about the person you are. ⁣
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A great explanation of Distance Reiki - learned in Reiki Level II - as shared by my Reiki teacher Reiki Master Libby Barnett, 🙏

Absent/Distant Healing --

This technique empowers you to do Reiki on someone when they are “out of arm’s reach”. The Absent/Distant treatment is immensely useful for those times when you have family or friends at a distance. Even though you’re not physically present, you can offer them Reiki.

Using Absent/Distant Reiki on yourself, you gain objectivity by becoming the witness of your issues and, therefore, more easily gaining mastery over them. It is a powerful method for dealing with strong emotions such as anger, anxiety, rejection, grief or depression.

Absent/Distant Reiki is very useful with challenging situations. Using Absent Reiki on important situations supports you achieving your goals for the highest healing good. Reiki II enables you to co-create with the Universe.

http://www.reikienergy.com/reiki-class-descriptions/

🌈 Self-Reiki has been one of my most helpful coping mechanisms during this crazy time, so I want to share how I incorporate it into my life & the impact it has 🌈⁣
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Most days I spend 10 minutes in the morning before getting out of bed, and then 10 minutes before falling asleep moving through a simple series of Reiki hand positions from my head to hips. I spend about 2 minutes at each position give-or-take, just resting my hands on my body and noticing the way it feels for them to be there.⁣
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These hand positions are taught in Reiki Level I, and help us settle our nervous system so our body and mind can relax and truly REST.⁣
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When I commit to this 20 minutes of simple self-care: ⁣
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🌈 My days feel more steady, less overwhelming. ⁣
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🌈 I am able to manage any unforeseen twists & turns SO much easier. ⁣
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🌈 I laugh more, stress less. ⁣
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🌈 My sleep is restful.⁣
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🌈 And I have more love and care to give others. ⁣
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On the days I skip out on my Self-Reiki, I notice it too: ⁣
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🌪 The little things seem to get to me more. ⁣
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🌪 My anxiety creeps in a bit easier. ⁣
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🌪 I tend to feel a restlessness that’s hard to put a finger on.⁣
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🌪 And I don’t have as much patience or compassion to share with others.⁣
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The days I skip remind me WHY I choose to practice Self-Reiki, and inevitably I am drawn back to 10 minutes in the morning, 10 minutes at night. ⁣
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🌈 This same tool is accessible to you. 🌈⁣
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I am offering an 🌟 Intro to Reiki: Level I Training January 29 - 31, 2021 🌟⁣
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I absolutely LOVE teaching this practice to others because of the beauty it unlocks within each of us. 🦋⁣
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(Reiki can be learned by anyone, from any background. It is simple, easy and universal.)⁣
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Check out the link in my bio for more details and to register, and feel free to be in touch with any and all questions! ⁣
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With love and a big hug, xo Lindsay

Our minds are powerful tools that support us immensely. We are taught to “exercise” this part of ourselves from a young age to help us thrive and survive. But it is equally (if not more so) important to nurture and exercise” our hearts (not just the organ 😉) for the same exact reasons.

What would it look like if beginning early on in a person’s life both mental and emotional intelligence were given equal weight? At home, in school, at work, in our community?

An interesting perspective on stillness. Learning to practice stillness has changed my life, it is where I connect with the peace and comfort that resides within (each of us). 💖

While it may feel so true in your experience, you are not actually stuck. You are afraid of being still. All too often, in the memories of trauma, the one being attacked, dominated, or overpowered is forced into a role of suppression. As this occurs, stillness represents the position of abuse, whereas the predator abusing you symbolizes the activity of doing that seemed to have all the power. This sets up a subconscious association to stillness being a fearful space of danger, threat, or harm with the constant activity of doing as where all the freedom and power resides. This is often why many spontaneously revisit traumas during meditation or hit existential walls that refuse to sit or be silent for even a moment longer. It is also why, on a societal level, the unconscious pace of life is to mindlessly do without much time spent in beingness, as a facet of survival mode to constantly move around in avoidance of the still and silent posture your earliest traumas remember.

Whether afraid of being still, not believing you are good at it, or frustrated with the growing pains of becoming still, once you are willing to sit and be still, you are able to show your younger self that endless doing is not a form of safety, nor is stillness a place of risk or danger. As stillness is cultivated, one breath and “I love you” at a time, you become the safest space for your younger self to be that ensures with loving-kindness how stillness is now a place of eternal peace and well-being — despite a painful past.

The more often you can be still, the easier it is to remember, its not a matter of how quiet or noisy your mind is, or even how open or closed your heart feels. It is simply a matter of sitting for periods of time to show the parts of you who endured such trauma and hardship that everything is safe enough now to revisit painful memories and feelings, in order to reclaim the hidden aspects that live in the past.

Such reclaiming of personal power occurs by the grace and divine timing of Universal Will as you play the most essential part of being the stillness that allows it all to unfold. The beauty of stillness is that it remains a tool and process solely rooted in experiential learning. You cannot know anything about stillness without being still. There is no wrong or right way to be still. There are simply moments where stillness begins and moments when stillness ends. All so you may uncover the deepest truth in reality; while your experience suggests you are a person individually moving through time and space, you are, in fact, the stillness within body — exploring the evolutionary beauty of movement and change as that which is naturally still and eternal, no matter the gains or losses in sight. This is why you are not stuck. You are simply afraid of being still. And yet, even the fear of being still is a chance to love each fearful part with the very stillness it has forgotten itself to be. This is the heart of remembrance.

All For Love,

Matt Kahn

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The only barrier to unleashing your true beauty, radiance, power, and grace is the idealized self you have worked hard to present to others. As each mask is removed, nothing remains but the light that shines as you.

Words shared by my Teacher, Reiki Master Libby Barnett, Reiki Healing Connection

Now more than ever I feel a call to reconnect with the wisdom and rhythm of the natural world around us. ⁣
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It feels so grounding, so calming, amidst all the chaos that we are currently facing. Truly, it feels like the medicine we all are seeking… and need. ⁣
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Jen Tullo of Cyanwood Cottage and I have created Tracing Traditions: A Return to the Art of Celebrating Life to meet that need within a supportive and uplifting online community. ⁣
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Together we’ll turn towards the practices of cultures from around the world to honor the wisdom and teachings within, and ground ourselves back into everyday practices & traditions that help us celebrate what it means to be alive. ⁣
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And we’d love to have you. ⁣
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Visit our site, www.traditionstracing.org to learn more, or just be in touch with me directly. 🤗⁣
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Registration is now open and we begin our time together on January 2, 2021.

xo, Lindsay

When I began my journey with Human Design, one thing I wish I had was ALL of my HD details in one easy to access location.⁣
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There was so much information to learn within my chart, but it took me hours and hours and hours to track it all down from various sources. ⁣
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Now that I have completed training as a Human Design Reader, I have created the solution I wish I had at the beginning of my own journey. ⁣
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My Human Design Full Chart Write ups provide 30+ pages of personalized content, based on your unique Human Design chart. ⁣
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Every write up includes a glossary of the foundational Human Design terms, PLUS your personalized details on the following aspects of your chart:⁣
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⁃ Energy Type⁣
⁃ Strategy⁣
⁃ Authority⁣
⁃ Not Self Theme⁣
⁃ Signature⁣
⁃ Profile⁣
⁃ Defined Energy Centers⁣
⁃ Undefined Energy Centers⁣
⁃ Gates⁣
⁃ Channels⁣
⁃ Definition⁣
⁃ Arrows⁣
⁃ Incarnation Cross⁣
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I’ve done the work of tracking down all of your details so you can spend your time soaking in all the illuminating aspects of your core energy essence, without having to gather it all first!⁣
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Link in bio to order yours today, delivered in one week or less!⁣
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BONUS: For a limited time, all Full Chart Write Ups include a free 25 minute follow-up consultation to help answer any questions you may have, or to dig a little deeper on the places that really speak to you 💖

Join me at Movement, Mindfulness and Me for a 6-week series: Evening Yoga for Caregivers, Tuesdays @ 7 pm.

This restorative yoga class is designed to make self-care more accessible to those who spend much of their time caring for others, however that role may look