Moved to Heal

Welcome movers! This week's moved to heal practice is part seven in a seven-part series of standing forms. The theme is taking effective action. About the Series Each episode in this series uses the same sequence of standing forms and movements (listed below) with a different theme or guiding principle. There is an element of progression in the themes offered. That said, it is not necessary to mov...

Welcome movers! This week's moved to heal practice is part six in a seven-part series of standing forms. The theme is creating rhythms. About the Series Each episode in this series uses the same sequence of standing forms and movements (listed below) with a different theme or guiding principle. There is an element of progression in the themes offered. That said, it is not necessary to move through...

Welcome movers! This week's moved to heal practice is part five in a seven-part series of standing forms. The theme is noticing breathing. About the Series Each episode in this series uses the same sequence of standing forms and movements (listed below) with a different theme or guiding principle. There is an element of progression in the themes offered. That said, it is not necessary to move thro...

Welcome movers! This week's moved to heal practice is part four in a seven-part series of standing forms. The theme is sharing experience. About the Series Each episode in this series uses the same sequence of standing forms and movements (listed below) with a different theme or guiding principle. There is an element of progression in the themes offered. That said, it is not necessary to move thro...

Welcome movers! This week's moved to heal practice is part three in a seven-part series of standing forms. The theme is choosing movement. About the Series Each episode in this series uses the same sequence of standing forms and movements (listed below) with a different theme or guiding principle. There is an element of progression in the themes offered. That said, it is not necessary to move thro...

Welcome movers! This week's moved to heal practice is part two in a seven-part series of standing forms. The theme is present moment experience. About the Series Each episode in this series uses the same sequence of standing forms and movements (listed below) with a different theme or guiding principle. There is an element of progression in the themes offered. That said, it is not necessary to mov...

Welcome movers! This episode begins a new seven-part series of TCTSY practices (trauma-sensitive movement) on the Moved to Heal podcast. All forms in this series are offered from a standing base. The theme of this session is welcoming movement. About the Series Each episode in this series uses the same sequence of standing forms and movements (listed below) with a different theme or guiding princi...

For this week's moved to heal, I'm not offering a practice. Instead, I am sharing seven thoughts on "showing up as I am" in daily life. These were shared one by one in each of the seven seated series practices, and this episode brings them all together in one place. Feel free to tune in or pass over as suits you!

Welcome movers! This week's moved to heal practice is part seven in a seven-part series of seated forms. The theme is taking effective action. About the Seated Series Each episode in this series uses the same sequence of forms and movements (listed below) with a different theme or guiding principle. There is an element of progression in the themes offered. That said, it is not necessary to move th...

Welcome movers! This week's moved to heal practice is part six in a seven-part series of seated forms. The theme is noticing rhythms. About the Seated Series Each episode in this series uses the same sequence of forms and movements (listed below) with a different theme or guiding principle. There is an element of progression in the themes offered. That said, it is not necessary to move through the...

Welcome movers! This week's moved to heal practice is part five in a seven-part series of seated forms. The theme is noticing breathing. About the Seated Series Each episode in this series uses the same sequence of forms and movements (listed below) with a different theme or guiding principle. There is an element of progression in the themes offered. That said, it is not necessary to move through...

Welcome movers! This week's moved to heal practice is part four in a seven-part series of seated forms. The theme is sharing experience. About the Seated Series Each episode in this series uses the same sequence of forms and movements (listed below) with a different theme or guiding principle. There is an element of progression in the themes offered. That said, it is not necessary to move through...

Welcome movers! This week's moved to heal practice is part three in a seven-part series of seated forms. The theme is practicing making choices. About the Seated Series Each episode in this series uses the same sequence of forms and movements (listed below) with a different theme or guiding principle. There is an element of progression in the themes offered. That said, it is not necessary to move...

Welcome movers! This week's moved to heal practice is part two in a seven-part series of seated forms. The theme is present moment experience. About the Seated Series Each episode in this series uses the same sequence of forms and movements (listed below) with a different theme or guiding principle. There is an element of progression in the themes offered. That said, it is not necessary to move th...

Welcome movers! This week's moved to heal practice is part one in a seven-part series of seated forms. The theme is welcoming movement. About the Seated Series Each episode in this series uses the same sequence of forms and movements (listed below) with a different theme or guiding principle. There is an element of progression in the themes offered. That said, it is not necessary to move through t...

Today I'm sharing a little bit about the approach behind the trauma-sensitive yoga practices that I offer on this podcast. I also refer to them as movement for healing and resilience, hence the episode title :) If you find an inside look into your movement practices interesting, enjoy! Be moving, be you! Esther If you'd like to hear more from me, consider signing up for my newsletter at https://es...

Practice episodes return Monday, May 2 with an updated format. If you enjoy learning about the what and why behind the practices on Moved to Heal, tune in next week for more on that side of things! - Esther https://esthermpalmer.com/moved-to-heal

New episodes will return in the Spring (a new series of episodes in the works!)

In this TSY practice episode of Moved to Heal, I offer standing, kneeling, and seated movements. If you want to see some of the forms, you can search by title at https://esthermpalmer.com/library The forms + movements offered in this episode: - standing - side lunge - kneeling eagle arms - seated side bend - kneeling backbend - seated or reclining rest While you listen to the episode, you can do o...

In this Mini Moves episode of Moved to Heal, I offer a quick standing sequence of sunbreaths and warrior 1. It might be an energizing or "grounding" practice, depending on your preferences and where you're at today. If you want a longer or more full-body yoga practice today, you might precede this episode with the Mini Moves from Dec 6th. I hope you'll use it however it suits you! Forms + Movement...

In this TSY breathing practice episode of Moved to Heal, I offer the option of using a count to pay attention to your inhale and exhale. You can do this while reclining, seated, standing, walking, or in any way you choose. Integration suggestion After listening to the episode, perhaps check in: did you notice something that you want to remember or follow up on? If yes, maybe jot it down in a noteb...

In this Mini Moves episode of Moved to Heal, I put together some hands and knees movements that emphasize the side body (really, the whole torso) and move towards a seated or standing finish so that you can move on to the next thing from the transition that you prefer. I hope you'll use it however it suits you! Forms + Movements - Cat / cow - Thread the needle - Side plank - Childs form - Downward...

In this TSY practice episode of Moved to Heal, I offer prone movements where the front of the body faces the floor. The movements offered in this episode: - belly rest - leg lifts - arm lifts (A, T, Y) - belly breathing - press up to hands and knees + lower down to the floor - child's or seated rest While you listen to the episode, you can do or not do any of the practices, and in whatever manner...

In this Mini Moves episode of Moved to Heal, I offer movements that build from hands and knees to standing, and might be a good way to "get going" in the morning. I hope you'll use it however it suits you! Forms + Movements - Cat / cow - Birddog (hands + knees balance) - Downdog / plank - Sun salute series with high lunge twist Some of the forms may be pictured in my yoga forms library at https://...

In this TSY practice episode of Moved to Heal, I offer reclining forms and movements. If you want to see some of the forms, you can search by title at https://esthermpalmer.com/library The forms + movements offered in this episode: - Side lying - Reclining twist - Reclining leg extension - Reclining ankle to knee - Rest While you listen to the episode, you can do or not do any of the practices, an...