Coral's Call for Expansion

Colours of Embodiment

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Opening the heart, chest throat with open arms Tasha opens her whole body in ‘starfish’pose.

I have had the privilege of editing, proofreading, and contributing to United Colours of Design since the inaugural edition in October 2020. It has been such an incredible journey so far. Love Blooms (Instagram: @love_blooms), a poetry and art co-creation with my talented friend, Yana Banzen, was birthed through this magazine, and it is also where I have been able to write about my love for yoga and how it can weave (on and off of a mat) in and through our lives in many different ways.

With this coral edition I am being called to truly hone in on my offerings, creativity, and how I show up in this world. Coral is a colour of expansion, sensuality, sensitivity, and self-worth, and this edition will usher in a new focus along my journey as a writer and practitioner. My passion for supporting others holistically, tending to the mind, body, and spirit is a multifaceted experience. Full embodiment of my education, training, life experience, and gifts is blending diverse modalities together. So with this edition Colours of Yoga flows into the Colours of Embodiment to reflect the wide range of practices that have inspired change in my life.

Allowing for freedom in movement through dance means letting go completely and allowing your body to open in whatever way feels good.

Expansion in our life is created by expansion and movement in our mind and bodies.

Yoga, Reiki and energy work, birth work (birth and postpartum doula experience), mindfulness and meditation, dance and mindful movement, counseling and therapy, as well as poetry and creative writing have all influenced my life in profound ways. These are the same tools I use to initiate positive change and growth in others. As humans we are unique beings and we cannot be defined in one way and that is why a holistic approach to self-care and self-expression is so important. Expansion in our life is created by expansion and movement in our mind and bodies. Feeling “stuck” energetically and physically or feeling stuck in a career or relationship is best managed when we shake things up (literally and figuratively). Moving our bodies through shaking, exercise, and dance, as well as speaking our truth and communicating openly in places where we may not have in the past, sends a message to the universe for change and growth. When we open up to different ways of being, responding, and existing in this ever-changing world, we are saying yes to potentially big and bountiful life-changing shifts.

I am excited for you to join me on this journey as we explore in upcoming issues all the different ways we can live a more holistic lifestyle, all while embodying our full potential. We will talk about how we can become more present and mindful in our daily life and turn what was once a mundane routine into life-altering rituals. We will get creative, we will think outside the box, and tap into tools that bring health, happiness, healing, and harmony. So, open up your mind to new possibilities. Open your arms wide, dance it out, and shake it off—small moves can make space for big change. Ultimately, remember that you are a unique, magical being that deserves to take up space and expand into the best version of YOU. TB b

Tasha dances with her son Mason. Having our children see us dance and inviting them to join us, helps them to connect to their own body and freedom of expression.