Often quiet, easily overlooked, and markedly undertreated, sexual shame is something many women navigate in darkness and alone. The fact is, sexual shame is common. It can stem from a range of experiences – both direct and indirect – and manifest in a variety of ways. At its core, however, is the firmly-held belief that our bodies aren’t safe spaces to inhabit, let alone enjoy. This dampens intimacy, constricts self-expression, and has the power to diminish the identities of

Nervous system regulation is all over the internet these days but what actually is it? And how does it work? Let's start with the basics: What is the Nervous System? The nervous system is a remarkable network in our bodymind that plays a pivotal role in movement, cognition, physiological processes, perception, and more. When we speak of nervous system regulation we are most often speaking about the autonomic nervous system and it's two branches, sympathetic, commonly called

My story of awakening my ancestral wisdom and practices If you’re just learning about me, my name is Nuria. It is my given name and it means un-manifested divine light*. My ancestors come from dark forests, cold lakes and snowy lands. I am a practitioner of the old ways: Living in connection with nature, celebrating sexuality, and relating to all seen and unseen beings. While I can now own the titles of healer, mentor, initiator, witch, teacher and eternal student, it took de