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Cellular Memory: From Story to Storage
If trauma, memory, and survival patterns can be carried biologically and energetically… what else might the body remember?” Science confirms that trauma can alter the nervous system, gene expression, and stress responses across generations. But some researchers and physicians have begun asking an even more provocative question: can memory itself be carried within the body? “Traumatized people chronically feel unsafe inside their bodies: The past is alive in the form of gn

Karen Pierce
Oct 114 min read


Sham-olitics: When Power Shapes the Sacred
Before women were called witches, they were called wise. Before sacred lands were destroyed, they were temples. Before there were scriptures, there were stars. Before herbs were labeled dangerous, they were healing medicine. Before the Goddess was prostituted, she was worshipped. This month, we're traveling even further back... to a time before the witch hunts... …to a time when the Earth was our teacher, the sky our calendar, and spirituality was less about being “right”

Karen Pierce
Sep 119 min read


Conspiracy & Cosmology: Questioning the World
Several people have told me they experience my thinking as unusual, labeling it as “super smart” or suggesting that some of my musings feel abstract or difficult to grasp. What feels like complexity to others often feels like pattern recognition to me - an ability to notice connections across systems. Humans have patterns. Study enough of us, and you see the same things repeat. When I reference ideas drawn from quantum mechanics, I understand how easily they can sound deta

Karen Pierce
Jun 113 min read


Yoga for Every Body
How is Yoga adapted to each person? First, let’s look at some common causes of injuries: Biomechanical – alignment & form Achievement...

Karen Pierce
Jan 1, 20202 min read


The Science of Sequencing & Art of Yoga
My yoga students are always asking why my classes are so effective and yet they are never in pain afterwards. The answer is in the...

Karen Pierce
Nov 1, 20191 min read


A 7 min Yoga Practice
Discover the infinite potential of your Body, the power of your Brain, and the beauty of your Breath. 5 Principles of Yoga Practice ...

Karen Pierce
Sep 1, 20193 min read
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