These words are exactly how I feel!!! I am sitting in a really good place with my own recovery, but how can I turn a blind eye to those who are still struggling? God has blessed me with a compassionate heart, life experiences that give me the ability to empathize and validate others easily, AND the knowledge and tools to rise from the wreckage.
Three really cools things that need to go down on the records that hopefully you will see are actually related. 1. This week I connected something huge, huge, huge. I already mentioned this on my Instagram account, so just skip #1 if you don't want to read it again. My dad gave me a priesthood blessing when my husband and I were separated. The only thing I still remember from it is that I was blessed to avoid the health struggles so common to women in my situation. Between the priesthood literally acting as a shield to my physical body and the tools that immediately began showing up in my life (thanks to God's goodness), I have remained in wonderful health despite my battle with betrayal trauma. Although my experience isn't entirely unheard of, it is not the "norm" for my circumstances. As women began to respond to my question with their own lists of health issues because of betrayal trauma, I began to weep. It is simply heartbreaking! All of this time I had no idea how God had completely spared me from these painful experiences related to recovery work, nor have I been aware of the effects on other women's bodies because of the trauma.
2. Because of the rejection letter (for the first draft of my book) I have spent my time researching and reading rather than editing. I knew yoga has been part of my recovery, but now I have words to explain to you why it has been important. In the movie clip below I spell out the patterns of trauma as it relates to physical health for your own recovery work as well.
3. I had 4 people ask me in one week shortly after my free yoga class if I teach regularly and if I plan to teach regularly again. The first 2 got a quick, "nope" response. The 3rd was a bit harder to say no to. By the 4th, I knew we needed to revisit this as a couple and decide if it is something we can do again. I will spare you the 20 minutes of awesomeness if you don't have time to watch the entire clip below. I WILL BE COMING BACK TO TEACHING AGAIN!!! We have known for a few weeks, but I have been excitedly preparing the details to make the announcement. The dialogue on my Instagram account yesterday was a big kick in the pants to finalize everything. How can I not teach...knowing what I know? Yes, it needs to be at a comfortable pace me and my family can commit to, but how can I continue to keep what God has given me to myself and my family?!
Here are the details for classes:
~These are Christ-centered yoga classes taught by a trauma-informed instructor (yours truly). :)
~Do I have to be the wife of a sex addict to take these classes? No. Even though they will absolutely be beneficial to women in that particular situation, every body (and mind) benefits from Kundalini Yoga. The experience and content of the class is universal.
~Classes will be every other Saturday night from 8-9pm. You can come 15 minutes early if you want your feet rubbed with essential oils. The first class with be Saturday, October 7th.
~Cost: Punch cards for 10 classes will normally be $50, but if you purchase yours before October 31st, you will receive a 20% discount (so $40). You can pay per class if that works better ($6/class). I am open to discussing trades as well.
~I will be teaching out of my home in Brigham City. I can accommodate both in person and online options. I will be recording them, so you can still join the class even if Saturday nights don't work for you by doing any classes on your own (or re-do them too).
~How can I sign up? For now shoot me an e-mail: willis.katy@gmail.com
God bless you on your journey! xoxo
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