ANCIENT WISDOM MEETS MODERN NEUROSCIENCE
Mindfulness Practices for Joyful Living
I’M SO GLAD YOU ARE HERE
Welcome to my Mindfulness Community
I’ve spent the past 20 years training in diverse healing modalities that range from deeply spiritual to highly scientific. I’ve fused this wisdom into my own blend, taught through the lens of my reality as a business-owner and busy mom. In other words, I teach Mindfulness for Real Life.
In this space you will receive:
Two (2) free monthly Guided Meditations
A monthly Intention with supporting Journal Prompts
Early Access + Discounts to all Amanda's virtual & live events
A space to connect with like-minded individuals on their healing path
Whether you want to excel in the Board Room or simply live a more joy-infused life, you’ve come to the right place.
I've always had an inner voice wanting me to treat myself more kindly…
…but it's shaky enough that I'm often unsure how to take steps forward. This mindfulness community has accompanied my heart as I lean in and value my voice, and take those shaky steps forward. Thank you, Amanda, for being a mentor to all of us who are learning to pause, listen, and glow from our kindness within.
- ABBY DE RIEL, CHIEF OF STAFF, WELLNESS IN THE SCHOOLS
RETREATS & EVENTS
I host retreats and in-person events that are geared towards helping busy people find inspiration, joy & relaxation.
My next retreat will take place in Fall 2024. Please sign up for my community to get early access when retreat details are announced.
"Amanda's retreat truly blew me away. She brought the most incredible people together for this special retreat. I was surrounded by smart, talented, and compassionate leaders that inspired so many views and expanded my definition of success. I feel lucky to have been part of it and can't wait for the next one."
- MELISSA LOHRER, FOUNDER, WAVERLY AVE CONSULTING
WHY MINDFULNESS COMES FIRST
The root of all spiritual & personal development
I’ve spent years immersed in yoga & Vedic philosophy, Zen Buddhist meditation, Shamanic Healing as well as MBSR & Somatic Experiencing on the more clinical side. What all these seemingly disparate disciplines share at their core, is the cultivation of mindful presence.
So what does it mean to be present? I define it as an ability to clearly sense what is happening inside of you and in your surroundings. With that clear information – you can make quality decisions about what you want, what you need – and what might need to change. Without mindful presence, all of our decisions are made from a murky place.
Presence is the first and most crucial step to creating a life you love and – falling in love with the life you have.
This is why I infuse mindfulness into my Executive Coaching work and – teach it as a stand-alone discipline. It matters that much!
MY AWAKENING & HEALING JOURNEY
Mindfulness transformed my life
I first discovered yoga + meditation when I was a college student – and a much different person. I struggled with crippling anxiety, disordered eating, substance over-use – and a very dysregulated nervous system. The first concept that pierced my worldview was that of “prana” – or the animate life-force that exists within us and lights it from within.
While I was very used to hating myself and abusing myself with drugs & alcohol – some part of me deeply resonated with that concept, and it sparked a love-affair with spiritual inquiry that is still on-going. It was also the catalyst for the type of personal transformation that I didn’t believe was possible.
I live a life so full of joy, hope and wonder, that it almost feels unbelievable.
But it’s real – and – it’s available to all of us. Because let me tell you – if it’s possible for the girl I used to be – it is possible for ANYONE.
Disclaimer: Mindfulness is not a replacement for recovery support or mental health care. Mindfulness is almost always a safe addition to your existing mental & emotional health regimen. If you ever experience deep discomfort during any mindfulness practice with me, or elsewhere – trust yourself and move on to something more aligned. If you need mental health support recommendations, I highly recommend finding a trauma-informed Somatic Therapist by visiting www.traumahealing.org.
