Embodied Self Awakening

Nityda Gessel is a thoughtful, grounded, and wise guide. In this book she manages to connect the most cutting-edge trauma research with ancient and Indigenous wisdom in a way that brings to life some of the most important tools and perspectives for healing. Her writing is accessible and generous, and she takes the reader on an embodied journey that will no doubt profoundly touch anyone who picks up this book.--Hala Khouri, MA, SEP, E-RYT, author of Peace from Anxiety: Get Grounded, Build Resilience, and Stay Connected Amidst the Chaos (Shambhala) In Embodied Self Awakening, Nityda Gessel offers something magical--a path to truly healing our pain. She does so by combining wisdom from the East and the West. Her magic is not just in the way she shares these two seemingly opposed approaches to healing, but in how she excavates the essential elements that make both approaches powerful and effective. The result is a truly holistic approach to trauma that encourages us to embrace both our darkness and our light. It is as powerful as the merging of Shiva and Shakti, the joining together of both consciousness and nature, which allows us to experience the fullness of our being--body, mind, and spirit. I know that many, many people will benefit from the magic of this book and the alchemical brilliance that it holds.--Jivana Heyman, author of Accessible Yoga and Yoga Revolution Nityda Gessel has creatively and intelligently woven insights from Buddhist psychology, trauma theory, and Indigenous wisdom into an accessible guide. Anyone looking to deepen their spiritual path while engaging their psychological journey will find Embodied Self Awakening both practical and inspiring. --Kimberly Ann Johnson, author of Call of the Wild: How We Heal Trauma, Awaken Our Own Power, and Use it For Good