PRAISE FOR THE BOOK :
“It’s about time a book like this was written. It really validates and celebrates the sacredness of our bodies and cycles. If you’re in tune with your cycle, the awareness is huge, profound. It expands your ability to be fully aware of yourself. This is a book I would recommend to clients.”
~ Jane Schmidt, founder of Parent Coaching NW, LLC, Seattle, WA
“I am struck by how wise and wonderful this book is. So much self–care is nurtured and suggested, here…I wish I’d had it when I was young, but I’m glad to read it now, glad younger women get to know and have this wonderful resource.”
~ Naomi Rose, editor, book developer, creator of Writing From the Deeper Self, Oakland, CA
“This book plants seeds. Each woman can find what appeals to her. It is very refreshing, with humor, lots of information, and many helpful suggestions for how to use it. Barbara has so much experience to share.”
~ Kate Markham, educational administrator, Bellingham, WA
“This book has deepened my work. The whole focus of the session changes. It changes women, just to see the book and the red things I’ve collected.”
~ Ivy, Holistic Health Practitioner and Coach.
“I love how you compare a woman’s cycle with the seasons of the earth and the cycles of the moon, recognizing when women need time for themselves, instead of taking care of others ALL the time. People don’t realize that this is often the source of pre-menstrual tension. Brilliant!”
~ Rita, Health Counselor, MA
“This is a very accessible, simple, yet powerful set of tools, especially for women who have had difficult periods for years, and need a fresh, healing and holistic perspective on this topic.”
~ Emily Burger, Luna Touch Bodywork, Ojai, CA
“Your book has revolutionized my periods, I can’t thank you enough!! I plan accordingly and in doing so, am able to feel more intuitive and insightful rather than unproductive and annoyed. By aligning myself with the natural existing energies, slowing down, and honoring my body, I have had zero cramps and significantly reduced physical discomfort. This is far from my usual experience of severe cramping, nausea and even vomiting, major fatigue and back pain. My periods were truly a horrific experience. Now, it’s just a little bloating and a lot of unwinding. I even look forward and cherish my quiet flow time with myself. I only wish I had known about this easy system sooner!”
~ Missy Felsenstein, Yoga Instructor, CA
“THANK YOU so very much for your profound insights and fabulous book, it has changed my life. Keep at it!”
~ Anonymous, CA
Praise for the Courses:
“Barbara, in all the years I’ve been menstruating, there’s never been a voice that speaks like you speak. There’s been no one to say, ‘This is what’s happening to you,’ in any kind of meaningful way.”
~ Stephanie Dawn, Women’s Health Advocate, Los Angeles
“Your course very much changed my life! It is so astonishing to me that in all these years of healing work I’ve done, that I’ve never quite come in contact with such material. It is so foundational and it just breaks my heart that much of humanity lives in complete ignorance of this information.”
Hilary Kimball, Divine Feminine Empowerment, Ithaca NY
“I asked the Universe for help, and it led me to you. I can’t thank you enough for all I have received from your course. My husband and I are both able to appreciate my cycle in a whole new way.”
~ Heather B., Therapeutic Riding Academy, Texas
“I thought I was liberated because I ignored my cycle. Now, I see what I’ve been missing, and I want to pay attention… especially to the spiritual part.”
~ Jenna S., student, Ventura, CA
“In charting my moods I was able to clearly see a pattern of depression and hopelessness a few days before my period. It happened just a few days ago and I looked at my little chart and thought, ‘Oh yeah, hormones!’ I still honor my feelings but know they will pass, and I can experience them from a place of power rather than victim-hood. I no longer stress that I am falling into a depression, or wallow in my hopeless fears, I now know it is just a passing mood and, like the tide, will roll out in a few days. I can’t begin to explain how life-changing that is! It feels fantastic to know and accept these natural facets of my flow.”
~ Sherry, CA
“I am thinking of creating a Divine Feminine Flow Yoga Workshop on this very subject and using your book as the core curriculum. The seasonal concepts integrate very nicely with the yogic philosophy of vata, kapha, and pitta times during our monthly cycle. The organic synchronicity of the yoga system and your book will create a powerful workshop! I feel really excited and am drawn to share this important info with others so they can experience more peace and relaxation, reclaim their innate power, and embrace their own feminine experience. Yes, yes yes!”
~ Anonymous, CA
“Oh, where would we be now…if we had had this information as teens! Barbara is a master teacher on this topic. If you work with women or teens, or simply would like to understand your cycle, I highly recommend this course!”
~ Stephanie Dawn, Women’s Health Advocate, Los Angeles
PRAISE FOR Self-Care SESSIONS :
“I keep running from one thing to another. Then I return to a desk that needs attention! I don’t take enough time for myself, and this relaxes me and makes me consciously stop. I deal with a lot of peoples’ problems during a day and this gives me time to center myself.”~Pam, CA
“I love this! All companies need to incorporate self-care. That’s why people experience burn-out!”~Jessica, CA
“I am grateful for this activity – it reminds me of all the things I have, vs what I want.”~Enrique, CA“It’s so relaxing to take this time. These simple things remind me that there IS time to care for myself. Even a deep breath feels so good.”
“I’m applying self-care more since working with you. I still find this time to be so important because I can break my own schedule too easily!”
~Ashley, CA
“Every time we have these calls I learn something new. Whether it’s breathing while using hand motions [Qi Gong] or looking a little more deeply into myself. It gets me out of wherever I’m at in my head for that time; it is one of the most enjoyable times of my day. Thank you.”~Miriam
“Usually my mind races. I was able to take advantage of this time and use it to recharge.”Alanna, Supervisor
“I love interacting with you and others, to do creative things and to touch on spiritual things. I love it – I look forward to it.”
“I don’t think about how I breathe. We’re always just going, going. We forget that we’re human and need this care.”Laurie
It feels so good to take this time for ourselves. This makes me more aware of how much I need this. I love the grounding meditations.