What is offered:
60-, 90-, and 120-minute workshops that blend yoga, meditation, sound bathing, and aromatherapy to help participants release tension, reduce stress, reconnect with their bodies, and feel more resilient, present, and at ease in their daily lives.
Using a trauma-informed approach, I combine neuroscience, somatics, mindfulness, and a dash of humor to share practical, evidence-informed tools that support nervous system regulation, physical strength, and mental clarity.
A look inside a workshop:
Whether you're brand new to these practices or have years of experience, you'll find an unpretentious space that champions progress over perfection and celebrates growth at every stage of the journey.
Core practices:
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Mindfulness Meditation
Mindfulness meditation is an ancient practice in which students place their focus on one thing (typically the breath) to bring them into the present moment and out of the “thought spirals” our brains tend to get stuck in.
MBSR and the work of Jon Kabat-Zinn have brought forth a wealth of scientific, evidence based, research on all the benefits available from maintaining a consistent practice but don’t just take their word for it — come to a workshop to try it out for yourself!
Click “Join a Workshop” below to view and register for upcoming events.
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Sound Bathing
There are many types of sound baths out there, but the Befriending The Wild approach is a deeply immersive, full-body experience. We combine aromatherapy with premium vibrational instruments—including crystal singing bowls, handcrafted nickel and silver gongs, and other resonant idiophones—to create what we lovingly call “a massage for the nervous system.”
What to expect? To be enveloped in gentle overlapping layers of sound designed to quiet the mind and stimulate the vagus nerve, supporting the body's natural shift from a stress response into a state of rest, restoration, and recovery.
Visit “Learn More” to see emerging science behind the benefits of sound-based practices.
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Yoga
For us, yoga is more than a workout—it’s an opportunity to return to yourself. Our practice emphasizes the integrative and unifying benefits of yoga, helping to quiet the mind, restore balance in the body, and cultivate a deeper sense of presence. Each asana (pose) becomes a moving meditation, inviting you to release what no longer serves you and deepen your connection with your breath, body, and inner experience.
Our approach is slow, intentional, and accessible, creating space to release stress, tension, and whatever you may be carrying.
If you’re looking for a fast-paced power flow, this may not be the right fit. But if you’re seeking relief, renewal, and greater physical and mental resilience, you’ll feel right at home here.
FAQs:
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200-hr Registered Yoga Instructor
100-hr Mindfulness Meditation Teacher
Level 1 & 2 SoundPlayer
Training in trauma-informed care through trauma-focused coursework in the Master of Counseling program at Southern Methodist University
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We have three options:
Build a custom private workshop:
Contact us to tailor a workshop for your group’s needs.
Book a “prix fixe” private workshop:
Choose a preset workshop from the “workshops” menu and message us to schedule the best time and location.
Join a public workshop:
Click the “sign up” button above to see the schedule.
While space is limited, anyone may sign up for these workshops on a “first-come, first-served” basis. They are held in various venues across the state of Oregon. Be sure to check the location listed in the workshop sign-up description.
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Yes! Email details to befriendingthewild@gmail.com or submit a form via the “Contact Us” section above to get started.
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Definitely! If you already have a venue secured for your event, I’m happy to bring my services to you and your guests. If you need a venue in your preferred city, no problem—we can arrange that too.
Email your details to befriendingthewild@gmail.com, or submit a form through the “Contact Us” section above to get started.
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The price of a workshop can vary based on the needs of the event. For example, the length of the workshop, the practices involved, and the venue location can all influence the cost. However, public workshops typically cost around $30–$40 per person for a 60- to 90-minute workshop.
