The path of healing is more a squiggly line than a straight path. If we allow it, the process can be patiently, reverently and even joyfully embodied.
TERESA LASHA (SHAY) HUFF
MINDFULNESS | YOGA | SOUND | BREATH | FACILITATION | MEDITATION
I am a self exploration workshop facilitator, sound bath facilitator, breathwork journey guide and yoga instructor. My goal is to support folks in deepening their relationship with Self by continuously drawing the senses inward, using breath, sound and somatic sensation as their guides. It is my belief that the path to wellness is winding, multifaceted and can feel both messy and fruitless at times. In my experience, it is not until we are able to fully see and meet ourselves exactly where we are, with mindful compassion, that we are beginning to experience wholeness. In those moments, however brief, we are fully embodied. When we can gaze with love into our shadows, we realize a powerful potential for acknowledgement, compassionate witnessing, integration and transformation.
I’ll be the first to tell you that you need nothing outside of yourself to be whole. I do feel there are some practices that prove helpful in softening or enhancing experiences; and, creating space for expansion as we peel back layers. The tools I offer are merely pathways to opening, experiencing and integrating. They are meant to be helpmates, catalysts even, not saviors. I offer these modalities to you knowing they have supported me in going deeper, enriching, gaining insight and expanding.
INTENTION & BACKGROUND
Intention: to help you remember. to help you see yourself clearly. to help you breathe, move, feel with a little more ease.
TRAININGS AND CERTIFICATIONS
Conscious Connected Breathwork Facilitator Training via Sword & Lotus, Level III, 2023 - Current
Conscious Connected Breathwork Facilitator Training via Sword & Lotus, Level II, 2023
Conscious Connected Breathwork Facilitator Training via Sword & Lotus, Level I, 2022
Yoga Behind Bars Trauma-Informed Yoga Teacher Training, 2019
50 Hour Yin Yoga Training, 2018
Conflict Resolution and Managing Difficult Conversation, 2017
Managing Emotions Under Pressure, 2017
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Cultural Competency Training: Creating Synergy in the Workplace, 2016
200 Hour Yoga Teacher Training, 2016
PROJECTS, OFFERINGS, FACILITATION
EXPANSIVE BREATHWORK JOURNEY GUIDE, MAY 2024 - CURRENT
Providing space for breathers to ground, orient and center upon arrival by offering tea and fruit with time for participants to get comfortable in the studio space. We begin our journey with introductions. We then bring the focus inward and open up the body with light movement focusing specifically on lung capacity and expansion. Afterwards, I guide journeyers through 60 minutes of Conscious Connected Breathwork accompanied by an intentionally curated playlist. I offer optional hands-on supportive touch, invitations to engage in breath holds to enhance one’s experience and opportunities for toning for added energetic release. We end our time together with an extended savasana and an optional group sharing circle and/or individual journaling. Folks are encouraged to have more tea and snacks post journey to help with integration. I also cover post-journey integration techniques for the coming days/weeks following the session.
WE ARE HER SURVIVOR RETREAT, JUNE 2024
Prepared and presented information on Expansive Breathwork to Domestic Violence survivors and staff in order to prepare them for their first experience with continuous intentional breathing. I offered and held one-on-one check ins with any participants who wanted to discuss the coming journey, contraindications and past trauma history privately and/or more in depth. I provided an overview of the potential benefits, common somatic experiences during session and contraindications; and, followed up with a question and answer session before guiding a group of 14 through a 60 minute breathwork journey.
WE ARE HER SURVIVOR RETREAT, AUGUST 2023
Designed and facilitated three 90 minute workshops: (1) Intro to Breath; (2) Energetic Flow, Body Awareness & Movement; and, (3) Trauma Informed Yoga. The intention of these workshops was to engage and support participants in the exploration of breath and body awareness; encourage them in intentionally engaging their breath as body sensation increased; support them in connecting to their body in ways that felt safe yet intimate; and, get them thinking about what it means for them to reclaim and transform their energy.
YOGA, SOUND BATH AND MEDITATION, APRIL 2023 - MONTHLY OFFERING
Provide a safe and calming space for participants to access a deeper level of connection to Self; release stagnant energy and “tune up” chakra centers by way of a body, breath and sound experiences. This monthly offering brings together the elements of body (postures), breath (conscious connected breathing, pranayama breathing and breath focused meditation) and sound (crystal singing bowls) to allow for a more acute focus on encouraging energy to move through and be released from the body.
GROUP SELF EXPLORATION WORKSHOPS
These workshops are centered in self-care and self-discovery. By implementing the trifecta of Openness, Curiosity and Compassion, I support women in meeting each part of themselves, as best they can, without judgement - only reverence (the highest respect) and a willingness to allow what is to exist without harshness so that what is meant to be may be born out of love, not shame.
GROUP SELF EXPLORATION (ADULT), 2016 - 2020
Created space for women to bond and discuss daily challenges in a solution based environment. Provide a safe space for women to practice vulnerability and explore ideas of self worth and self care in a group setting with like minded women. Coached women in mindfulness and support them in building a toolkit for managing stress.
SELF EXPLORATION WORKSHOPS AT FOREST RIDGE SCHOOL OF THE SACRED HEART, 2018 - 2019
Worked with teaching staff and high school director to develop a series of workshops for girls 9th - 12th grade centered in self-care, self-discovery, defining success and perfectionism. Designed and facilitated workshops around agency and authenticity, building connections, setting boundaries, consent and integrity.
STAFF FACILITATOR TRAINING: FOREST RIDGE SCHOOL OF THE SACRED HEART, 2018 - 2019
Provided facilitator training focused on navigating difficult or *courageous* conversations. Facilitated teacher and staff training on self-awareness, managing emotions under pressure with the fundamentals of facilitation in an approachable and easily adaptable manner.