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pattern recognition” has helped me connect deeply with myself and the land in my own backyard. One of my favorite teachings of his is the simple act of observing your heartbeat. Since 2008, I’ve taught Yoga and meditation, hold multiple certifications, and have had thousands of hours of training, yet I somehow had never heard of heartbeat med- itation. Breathwork, yes, but it wasn’t until I was introduced to Patrick that I started observing the physical beating of my own heart. If you, too, are deep inside a grief portal, I cannot recommend this medita- tion practice enough. Focusing on my own heart, grounding in my backyard, working with my earth medicine teachers, and multiple supportive visits from my mother have helped to soften my grief. Grief is a teacher; she demands attention. I am grateful for my time off to fully integrate her lessons. Here is a simple practice you can do to help you connect with your greatest teacher: your own physical, spiritual, and emotional body. If feeling emotions is new or challenging for you, you may want to set a timer for 2-5 minutes. 1. Stand or sit with your feet directly on the earth. (Pro tip: use cotton or wool socks if it’s cold!) Take a few moments to con - nect with the earth here as you breathe deeply. You may keep your eyes open or closed — whatever feels comfortable. Take a few moments to arrive at this present moment. Ask the earth to assist you in processing your emotions. 2. Allow whatever emotion wants to come up to do so. Try not to push it down. If you’re finding it difficult to feel the more intense emotions, place one or both hands on your heart. Take some deep breaths, and say to yourself in your mind or out loud, “I recognize this moment of [whatever emotion you’re feeling]. [Emotion] is part of the human condition.” This hand-on-heart moment is a self-compassion exercise from Kristen Neff. It can be repeated multiple times per day as needed. 3. As you’re allowing yourself to feel, notice what sensations arise in your body. Are you feeling tightness in your chest? Do your shoulders feel heavy or tense? Or maybe this exer - cise is allowing you to feel more space in your heart. Whatever physical sensations you notice, try to witness them without judgment. If it is helpful, remind yourself they are all part of the human condition. 4. Now turn your attention to the earth. Ask her to help you pro- cess any intense emotions that come up. Send them into the earth through your feet. Spend a few moments here breathing deeply as you do this. 5. Thank the earth for helping you process your emotions. If you have the energy, send a bit of loving kindness energy to the earth. If you are looking to add earth medicine practices to your healing journey, I highly suggest you do your research and be mindful of con- traindications. Some populations, such as folks with a family histo- ry of schizophrenia or bipolar disorder, are advised not to work with certain earth medicines. However, some indigenous practitioners and psychologists do work with these populations. If you choose to use psychedelic substances, please do so responsibly. In 2021, Casey Urban had a traumatic experience with an abortion that led her to have a rebirth as an artist. In 2023, she debuted her one-woman show in NYC about her rebirth. The show was a mix of storytelling, all original music, burlesque, and pole. All proceeds went to The Lilith Fund in her home state of Texas - an organization that helps abortion seekers gain safe access to abortion in Texas. Casey has utilized Yoga, art, somatic healing, aerial arts, and earth medicine to overcome postpartum depression, suicidal ideation, substance abuse, and bulimia. Today, Casey is overjoyed to share these healing modalities with her coaching clients and beyond! Connect with her on Instagram (@caseyurban). Subscribe to her Magic Moody Mail newsletter at www.caseyurban.com.
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