Well it is time to start the "I am Fertile" - Challenge. Although I use the word challenge I prefer to see it as an OPPORTUNITY to feel inspired and empowered.
Join me and many others from all over the world as we come together and create the changes in our lives that will help us bring our babies home into our arms.
Experience personal transformation as you learn to get out of your own way and dissolve all obstacles interfering with your fertility.
How do we do it?
You learn to use highly effective tools that will help you:
-identify emotions through awareness, acceptance and action allowing you to find relief quickly
-learn to identify and change limiting thoughts and beliefs
-recognize and dissolve fear and doubt ~ subconscious fear can be an obstacle (eg. fear of pregnancy or childbirth)
-make positive lifestyle changes that will decrease stress and anxiety and increase self esteem and confidence
-easily shift from chaos to peace utilizing voice guided meditations and deep relaxation exercises
-make healthy fertile food choices that will enhance your chances of conceiving
Together we will support each other through all these changes. While many of the tools I share will be simple they are often challenging to begin using. I will be here for you and doing it with you all the way.
Now is the time! Today is the day to face your fears and transform your fertility journey! I have complete faith in you and I will help you find that faith within yourself!
Together as a community of loving Mothers and Fathers we will bring our babies home.
If you are ready for this opportunity and even if you are not, but these words resonate deep within you, I encourage you to sign up today!
For more information and to register visit www.familypassages.ca
Wednesday, May 27, 2009
Sunday, May 24, 2009
Holding onto Fear - at what cost?
I was awoken at 2:30am with a noise in my house. I got up to investigate and initially thought the cat knock something down. As I came down the stairs I noticed our back yard light was on (motion detector) and I begin to feel uneasy in my abdomen. As I continued to look around I realized the front door was unlocked and the alarm was not set. A full body panic set in. My heart began to race as I looked around the house to ensure no one got in. I could feel the adrenalin rushing through my entire body and I even felt my hands shaking.
Suddenly a full body memory of my experience of our home break in set in. I came home one afternoon to find the front door unlocked and muddy footprints throughout the house showing evidence of the thieve's path through each room in my home. My home was the only place I really felt safe and that one day, everything changed.
This morning after I locked the door, set the alarm, searched the house and went back to bed, I continued to feel a deep sense of panic and worry. As I type these words the tears begin to fill my eyes. Although I have done a lot of healing around the break in of my home, it continues to affect me on a very deep level in my body. Almost uncontrollably. In my mind, logically, I know I am safe in my home. In my body, I feel the panic, worry and fear.
Anytime something like this happens I have a body memory. I notice it and I ask for healing. "I give you this panic and fear and ask for it to be healed. It is interfering with my inner peace. Please show me a different way of looking at this. I am ready and willing to let it go." When I did this process as I was lying in bed I saw myself typing in my blog.
I find journalling is a healing process for me as is writing poetry. I allows me to release whatever I am holding. It is a way of processing out loud and it helps me organize the thoughts that are in my head. The thoughts of panic, worry and fear are not real. They are based on a past event and it is interfering with my peace in the moment. Journalling helps me return to peace. I already feel more calm writing these words and I appreciate having witnesses to my healing process (although it is not necessary).
As you begin to express the fear that is within, you begin to dissolve the power it holds over you. At the root of all fear, there is simply a thought. Your thoughts invoke the fear and awaken cellular memory of another similar fearful experience, which then intensifies your experience of it in the present moment. It may help to recognize that past experiences of fear will continue to show up until we heal that part of ourselves. Whether the fear is due to a home breakin, car accident, miscarriage or loss, or fear of pregnancy, or the fear of never becoming a Mother; all fear is an opportunity to heal a deeper part of ourselves.
So if fear is not real and it is simply a thought, what can you do with it? The good news is we don't have to believe all of our thoughts. See it as a thought, something separate from you. In fact I encourage you to challenge your thoughts and perhaps see life challenges as an opportunity to heal and let go of something from the past. You will begin to feel lighter and more free to live each moment as it comes. All we can know for sure, is what's happening right now.
What's happening now? I feel more calm and peace. I feel deep gratitude. I have done a great deal of healing around our home breakin. It has been a while since I woke up in a panic and I know that each time it occurs I heal another layer. I feel better and I am ready to go back to bed. I thank you for listening!
Suddenly a full body memory of my experience of our home break in set in. I came home one afternoon to find the front door unlocked and muddy footprints throughout the house showing evidence of the thieve's path through each room in my home. My home was the only place I really felt safe and that one day, everything changed.
This morning after I locked the door, set the alarm, searched the house and went back to bed, I continued to feel a deep sense of panic and worry. As I type these words the tears begin to fill my eyes. Although I have done a lot of healing around the break in of my home, it continues to affect me on a very deep level in my body. Almost uncontrollably. In my mind, logically, I know I am safe in my home. In my body, I feel the panic, worry and fear.
Anytime something like this happens I have a body memory. I notice it and I ask for healing. "I give you this panic and fear and ask for it to be healed. It is interfering with my inner peace. Please show me a different way of looking at this. I am ready and willing to let it go." When I did this process as I was lying in bed I saw myself typing in my blog.
I find journalling is a healing process for me as is writing poetry. I allows me to release whatever I am holding. It is a way of processing out loud and it helps me organize the thoughts that are in my head. The thoughts of panic, worry and fear are not real. They are based on a past event and it is interfering with my peace in the moment. Journalling helps me return to peace. I already feel more calm writing these words and I appreciate having witnesses to my healing process (although it is not necessary).
As you begin to express the fear that is within, you begin to dissolve the power it holds over you. At the root of all fear, there is simply a thought. Your thoughts invoke the fear and awaken cellular memory of another similar fearful experience, which then intensifies your experience of it in the present moment. It may help to recognize that past experiences of fear will continue to show up until we heal that part of ourselves. Whether the fear is due to a home breakin, car accident, miscarriage or loss, or fear of pregnancy, or the fear of never becoming a Mother; all fear is an opportunity to heal a deeper part of ourselves.
So if fear is not real and it is simply a thought, what can you do with it? The good news is we don't have to believe all of our thoughts. See it as a thought, something separate from you. In fact I encourage you to challenge your thoughts and perhaps see life challenges as an opportunity to heal and let go of something from the past. You will begin to feel lighter and more free to live each moment as it comes. All we can know for sure, is what's happening right now.
What's happening now? I feel more calm and peace. I feel deep gratitude. I have done a great deal of healing around our home breakin. It has been a while since I woke up in a panic and I know that each time it occurs I heal another layer. I feel better and I am ready to go back to bed. I thank you for listening!
Saturday, May 16, 2009
Taking Charge of your Fertility
Canadian Infertility Awareness Week is May 17 to 23rd.
Taking Charge of your Fertility
Trying to conceive?
Feeling confused and overwhelmed?
Find out how you can take control of your fertility journey.
~Discover what questions you need to ask your doctor and what tests you need to have
~Learn how acupuncture, diet and yoga can help optimize your fertility and reduce your stress
~Hear about the latest research & infertility treatments
Join fertility experts, Dr. Jason Hitkari, Reproductive Endocrinologist at Genesis Fertility Centre, Lorne Brown, Dr. of Traditional Chinese Medicine and clinical director of Acubalance Wellness Centre, and Sue Dumais, Fertility Yoga specialist and founder of Family Passages for this FREE interactive discussion.
Date: Wed May 20th
Time: 7:00 - 8:30pm
Fee: FREE
Location: Jewish Community Center, Vancouver
Space is limited! Sign up today by calling 604-678-8600 to reserve your spot!
Taking Charge of your Fertility
Trying to conceive?
Feeling confused and overwhelmed?
Find out how you can take control of your fertility journey.
~Discover what questions you need to ask your doctor and what tests you need to have
~Learn how acupuncture, diet and yoga can help optimize your fertility and reduce your stress
~Hear about the latest research & infertility treatments
Join fertility experts, Dr. Jason Hitkari, Reproductive Endocrinologist at Genesis Fertility Centre, Lorne Brown, Dr. of Traditional Chinese Medicine and clinical director of Acubalance Wellness Centre, and Sue Dumais, Fertility Yoga specialist and founder of Family Passages for this FREE interactive discussion.
Date: Wed May 20th
Time: 7:00 - 8:30pm
Fee: FREE
Location: Jewish Community Center, Vancouver
Space is limited! Sign up today by calling 604-678-8600 to reserve your spot!
Friday, May 15, 2009
Yoga for Fertility Resources
I am creating a new website called Yoga for Fertility Resources. My intention is to collect as many classes and instructors for Yoga for Fertility in all areas of the world so that women and couples that are looking for a class in their area can find it easily.
Visit www.yogaforfertilityresources.com
It is still a work in progress but if you know of any resources in your area that are not already listed on this site please contact me.
Together we can build a community of support for women and couples all over the world!
Hugs,
Sue
Visit www.yogaforfertilityresources.com
It is still a work in progress but if you know of any resources in your area that are not already listed on this site please contact me.
Together we can build a community of support for women and couples all over the world!
Hugs,
Sue
Tuesday, May 12, 2009
Eliminate Sugar Cravings!
I have had many health issues in the last 4 years that I believe have interfered with my ability to conceive. Many of those health issues have not been diagnosed through western medicine but more through my own intuition and the help of my Naturopathic Physician. I respect all that western medicine has to offer and I mean no disrespect at all, but at this time in my life I need to look at alternative ways to continue to heal myself.
As I continue to follow my own intuition I am guided to the practitioners and the methods of healing that will help me on my journey. I am currently using some new supplements that are easily digestible and are created with my cellular health in mind. Dr Wentz who first developed the product was a immunologist and microbiologist. His job was to grow cells in a petri dish so that they could test viruses and develop tests kits for specific viruses. He job was to keep the cells alive and growing. When his own health began to fail he was told to start taking supplements. When Dr Wentz studied the ingredients on the label he realized that if he were to give the cells he had growing in the petri dish the ingredients he was taking - they would die. So he begin to develop his own line of supplements.
I began with a 5 day cleanse. It is a high fiber program called RESET which is designed to RESET your metabolism, level out your blood glucose and insulin levels and eliminate sugar cravings. I admit I was excited about the idea of eliminating my sugar cravings, but skeptical that it would work in only 5 days. To my surprise I had no sugar cravings at all from day 1!!!!!!!!
I am finished the 5 day regime and continue to have no sugar cravings including my late evening ice cream craving that I have had for years (and often denied myself) - all gone! The great thing was that is was simple and easy to follow and I never once felt deprived or hungry. I have continued to take the Essentials (supplements) and I really feel that this was the piece I was missing. I feel so much stronger and have more energy.
For those of you that are interested in taking my "I am Fertile Challenge" you might consider starting with the RESET program. It can help you change to eating low glycemic index foods without feeling deprived and it will help minimize your withdrawal from sugar.
If you are interested in more information on RESET click here. The RESET program is recommended by Dr.Christiane Northrup, author of Women's Bodies, Women's Wisdom and The Wisdom of Menopause. Click here to read Dr. Northrup's article on RESET.
As I continue to follow my own intuition I am guided to the practitioners and the methods of healing that will help me on my journey. I am currently using some new supplements that are easily digestible and are created with my cellular health in mind. Dr Wentz who first developed the product was a immunologist and microbiologist. His job was to grow cells in a petri dish so that they could test viruses and develop tests kits for specific viruses. He job was to keep the cells alive and growing. When his own health began to fail he was told to start taking supplements. When Dr Wentz studied the ingredients on the label he realized that if he were to give the cells he had growing in the petri dish the ingredients he was taking - they would die. So he begin to develop his own line of supplements.
I began with a 5 day cleanse. It is a high fiber program called RESET which is designed to RESET your metabolism, level out your blood glucose and insulin levels and eliminate sugar cravings. I admit I was excited about the idea of eliminating my sugar cravings, but skeptical that it would work in only 5 days. To my surprise I had no sugar cravings at all from day 1!!!!!!!!
I am finished the 5 day regime and continue to have no sugar cravings including my late evening ice cream craving that I have had for years (and often denied myself) - all gone! The great thing was that is was simple and easy to follow and I never once felt deprived or hungry. I have continued to take the Essentials (supplements) and I really feel that this was the piece I was missing. I feel so much stronger and have more energy.
For those of you that are interested in taking my "I am Fertile Challenge" you might consider starting with the RESET program. It can help you change to eating low glycemic index foods without feeling deprived and it will help minimize your withdrawal from sugar.
If you are interested in more information on RESET click here. The RESET program is recommended by Dr.Christiane Northrup, author of Women's Bodies, Women's Wisdom and The Wisdom of Menopause. Click here to read Dr. Northrup's article on RESET.
I have a dream
I just watched a video of Susan Boyle singing on You Tube. I was amazed and moved to tears. Society is so quick to judge someone before they even get a chance to show their beauty and talent in the world.
It also touched me on a very deep level because most of my life I have played small, afraid to show the world who I really am. As a child I believed I was "bad" and deserved to be punished. So I found ways to punish myself. I felt undeserving of happiness, joy and even love. I hated myself and everything about me. Most of my life was filled with pain and suffering.
I have healed a great deal of my childhood pain but there are still moments where I feel stuck in old patterns. Today I can say that I love myself, but I still know there are layers to heal. I can look at someone else and see their full potential and when I look at myself I see a glimpse of what I am capable of, and that scares me. Although each day I step further and further into all that I am and all that I am capable of being, my fear still creeps in and some days paralyzes me.
I am done with all of this self destructive old patterning. I want to love with my whole heart every day without fear. Who am I to keep my talents to myself? Who am I to deny the world my brilliance and grace? I am just like you and everyone else who is afraid to stand up and sing.
I have a dream to bring Yoga for Fertility classes to the world. I have a dream to speak to the world about the fertility and help everyone understand the depth of this emotional journey. I have a dream that women and couples struggling with fertility will no longer feel isolated and defeated. Instead they will feel inspired and empowered to heal themselves as they bring their baby home.
I believe we should all follow our dreams! Imagine what the world would be like if we could all stand up and be the beautiful incredible beings I know we all are.
It also touched me on a very deep level because most of my life I have played small, afraid to show the world who I really am. As a child I believed I was "bad" and deserved to be punished. So I found ways to punish myself. I felt undeserving of happiness, joy and even love. I hated myself and everything about me. Most of my life was filled with pain and suffering.
I have healed a great deal of my childhood pain but there are still moments where I feel stuck in old patterns. Today I can say that I love myself, but I still know there are layers to heal. I can look at someone else and see their full potential and when I look at myself I see a glimpse of what I am capable of, and that scares me. Although each day I step further and further into all that I am and all that I am capable of being, my fear still creeps in and some days paralyzes me.
I am done with all of this self destructive old patterning. I want to love with my whole heart every day without fear. Who am I to keep my talents to myself? Who am I to deny the world my brilliance and grace? I am just like you and everyone else who is afraid to stand up and sing.
I have a dream to bring Yoga for Fertility classes to the world. I have a dream to speak to the world about the fertility and help everyone understand the depth of this emotional journey. I have a dream that women and couples struggling with fertility will no longer feel isolated and defeated. Instead they will feel inspired and empowered to heal themselves as they bring their baby home.
I believe we should all follow our dreams! Imagine what the world would be like if we could all stand up and be the beautiful incredible beings I know we all are.
Thursday, May 7, 2009
Canadian Infertility Awareness Week
Canadian Infertility Awareness Week (CIAW) is coming up from May 17th to 23rd. There are several events we have booked that week and I hope you will come out and learn how you can take charge of your fertility.
Upcoming events include:
Taking Charge of your Fertility
Wed May 20th 7pm
Manual Therapy Applications for Fertility
Fri May 22nd 7pm
Conceive the Dream - CIAW Victoria Walk
Sat May 23rd 2pm
We are organizing transportation from Vancouver if you would like to join us let me know.
If you have any questions feel free to leave a comment or contact me directly.
Hugs,
Sue
Upcoming events include:
Taking Charge of your Fertility
Wed May 20th 7pm
Manual Therapy Applications for Fertility
Fri May 22nd 7pm
Conceive the Dream - CIAW Victoria Walk
Sat May 23rd 2pm
We are organizing transportation from Vancouver if you would like to join us let me know.
If you have any questions feel free to leave a comment or contact me directly.
Hugs,
Sue
Update on the upcoming Challenge
Thanks for all your comments and emails about the upcoming challenge. I am excited as well! I am in the process of getting some information ready and looking forward to sharing more details soon.
I realize that in your fertility journey much of it has been about waiting. I understand how challenging that can be. It is not my intention to make you wait. I just want to make sure I have all the details worked out before we embark on this journey together.
Stay tuned!
I realize that in your fertility journey much of it has been about waiting. I understand how challenging that can be. It is not my intention to make you wait. I just want to make sure I have all the details worked out before we embark on this journey together.
Stay tuned!
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