PSYCHEDELIC INTEGRATION:
The insights we gain through "non-ordinary" states of consciousness, whether experienced through psychedelics, meditation, Breathwork, and even dreams can be profound. They can lead to meaningful change and a deeper understanding of ourselves and why we’re here. These experiences can also be fleeting, and unless integrated, they may not result in lasting change.
After an opening & expansive experience, there is a certain ‘window of opportunity' available to us, when there is more neuro-plasticity. This period is a key time to implement new behaviors that support our new understanding. Having relational support from an experienced guide to understand, process and assimilate our peak experiences can help to ground and root those experiences so that they have a lasting impact in our lives.
Through my own ongoing process of healing and recovery from childhood trauma, I've found practices that have been immensely helpful. I draw from the wisdom traditions of yoga, qigong, energy medicine, expressive arts and Relational Somatic Therapy to offer presence, support and guidance to integrate new insights and perspectives. I am passionate about sharing these practices and providing information, resources and tools to support your preparation and integration of what can be very deeply meaningful and life changing experiences.
I believe in the innate goodness and wholeness that we are as human beings. We can all access and strengthen our "inner knowing", Self energy" (according to IFS), "Buddha nature", and the truth that you are, in essence, already whole and complete.
I bring presence, compassion, and empathy, and aim to facilitate sessions (and classes) with spontaneity and responsiveness
to your unique journey of healing as it unfolds.
Integration support can be part of your private yoga or Aletheia Breathwork session, and may include intention setting, guided journalling mandala drawing, guided visualization, 'yoga homework', somatic exercises, RST work, trauma release, and more.
Each session is tailored to your own unique goals and intentions.
Please contact me with any questions, or to set up your appointment, at devadaruyoga@shaw.ca. I look forward to hearing from you.
The insights we gain through "non-ordinary" states of consciousness, whether experienced through psychedelics, meditation, Breathwork, and even dreams can be profound. They can lead to meaningful change and a deeper understanding of ourselves and why we’re here. These experiences can also be fleeting, and unless integrated, they may not result in lasting change.
After an opening & expansive experience, there is a certain ‘window of opportunity' available to us, when there is more neuro-plasticity. This period is a key time to implement new behaviors that support our new understanding. Having relational support from an experienced guide to understand, process and assimilate our peak experiences can help to ground and root those experiences so that they have a lasting impact in our lives.
Through my own ongoing process of healing and recovery from childhood trauma, I've found practices that have been immensely helpful. I draw from the wisdom traditions of yoga, qigong, energy medicine, expressive arts and Relational Somatic Therapy to offer presence, support and guidance to integrate new insights and perspectives. I am passionate about sharing these practices and providing information, resources and tools to support your preparation and integration of what can be very deeply meaningful and life changing experiences.
I believe in the innate goodness and wholeness that we are as human beings. We can all access and strengthen our "inner knowing", Self energy" (according to IFS), "Buddha nature", and the truth that you are, in essence, already whole and complete.
I bring presence, compassion, and empathy, and aim to facilitate sessions (and classes) with spontaneity and responsiveness
to your unique journey of healing as it unfolds.
Integration support can be part of your private yoga or Aletheia Breathwork session, and may include intention setting, guided journalling mandala drawing, guided visualization, 'yoga homework', somatic exercises, RST work, trauma release, and more.
Each session is tailored to your own unique goals and intentions.
Please contact me with any questions, or to set up your appointment, at devadaruyoga@shaw.ca. I look forward to hearing from you.
TESTIMONIALS:
Cedar creates a safe space for the depth of healing that a medicine journey requires. Her embodied spirit and deep passion for healing are evident in the skills she has developed over years of training, personal practice and teaching.
Cedar responded to my changing needs throughout my journey. Her gentle, respectful and multi-resourced support allowed me to let go and open with trust and confidence to whatever needed to arise. With her guidance in breathwork, words of affirmation, and sensitivity to my physical needs, I felt safe, seen and completely supported.
I recommend Cedar's offerings without hesitation!"
~ J.W., (Victoria BC)
FROM ALETHEIA BREATHWORK PARTICIPANTS:
"I turned up for your breathwork session.... (and I ) was shown a completely new way to open up to be vulnerable, while feeling safe to express and free myself in a way I never knew existed or ever thought possible. I have felt a shift in my whole being since taking your class! "
~ L.H.
Cedar, thank you for your skillful space-holding and graceful, caring presence, and for sharing this powerful work so masterfully! So grateful for the deep dive and the renewal and inspiration I feel!
~ K. S.
Feeling awed and renewed by my experience of breathwork with Cedar. Her grounded, graceful and caring presence and space-holding, combined with this powerful work allowed for a deep dive and embodiment of my intention. I wholeheartedly recommend this work to anyone!
Aletheia Breathwork is potent medicine! I've now experienced both private and group sessions with Cedar Sorensen and she is a super skillful medicine woman. Her depth of support and space holding foster healing and deep journeying. Highly recommended by me.
~ J.S.
Cedar, thank you so much for another amazing session yesterday - the breathwork was truly remarkable - I woke up feeling alive, sooo happy and positive, like I was reborn! Can I please sign up for (the next) session as well?
~ Per Sekhon
"The workshop was really good for me physically, emotionally, spiritually, psychologically, and the timing was perfect. Thank you for it, and for giving us your integrated offering." C.M.
"Excellent. Felt very safe and nurtured. Thank you so very much. Cannot say enough wonderful things."