Resources

Work in Progress... adding gems as I get moments :)

And please reach out to me via email here with any recommendations for teachers and trainings, resources and musings, poems and books, close to your heart. As you can see, I love learning.
Every teacher and influence I have noted on the Home and About pages include an underlined hyperlink on their name, organization, or discipline that when clicked will lead you to their work. Please find your way to explore and discover any of them with whom you aren't yet familiar.

Teachers and Influences

Already Free - Bruce Tift, LMFT

The Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind, and Body in the Healing of Trauma – Bessel van der Kolk, MD

Waking the Tiger: Healing Trauma – Peter A. Levine and Ann Frederick

The Tao of Trauma - Alaine Duncan and Kathy Kain

The Presence Process – Michael Brown

A General Theory of Love - Thomas Lewis, Fari Amini, Richard Lannon

Wired for Love - Stan Tatkin

The Polyvagal Theory: Neurophysiological Foundations of Emotions, Attachment, Communication, and Self-regulation - Stephen W. Porges

The Universe is a Green Dragon – Brian Swimme

Women Who Run With the Wolves – Dr. Clarissa Pinkola Estes

Ishmael: A Novel – Daniel Quinn

Siddhartha – Herman Hesse

More coming soon...

Books of Interest

opened book on grass during daytime
opened book on grass during daytime
Local San Diego Gems...
  • Jacumba Hotsprings

  • Sunset Cliffs

  • Torrey Pines

  • San Diego National Wildlife Refuge

  • Los Penasquitos Creek Falls

  • growing...

California Havens...
  • Esalen Institute

  • Harbin Hotsprings

  • Orr Hotsprings

  • Yosemite

  • Redwoods

  • Big Sur

  • growing...

Beyond Borders...
  • Breitenbush Hotsprings

  • Taos

  • Sedona

  • Rancho La Puerta

  • growing...

Places of Rest, Magic and More

Here's a link to my Spotify profile, with years of Open Floor soundscapes I've curated for classes and dances and retreats. Enjoy!

And oh the poetry that moves my heart and soul...

Mary Oliver

Rumi

Hafiz

Music & Poetry to Move You