I’m happy to announce the launch of my new virtual course. Don’t let the title scare you – the “bootcamp” is a nod to the course site host, Yoga For Life, which traditionally offers fitness classes. But I won’t lie, the course is an inner workout – albeit a gentle, self-paced one – composed of writing exercises that help you develop self empathy muscles by befriending and embracing the different parts of yourself, including those that you find hard to love.
In this transformative journey of self-compassion and discovery, we’ll explore the parts of ourselves that sometimes feel in conflict—whether it’s fear, guilt, or doubt—and learn to embrace them with empathy and understanding. This is your opportunity to dive deep, to turn inward, and to approach yourself with kindness. It’s not about being perfect—it’s about embracing the beautifully messy parts of who you are.
If you’ve read my book or taken my workshops, you’ll recognize some of my signature perspective-bending techniques and guided meditations that help you step out of your story and view yourself through kinder eyes. This softer lens is also a wonderful way to dip your toes into “parts work,” also known as Internal Family Systems (IFS), a holistic, non-pathologizing healing model, popularized by Pixar’s animated “Inside Out” films.
For some of you, it may be the beginning of a journey of really befriending yourself and creating more compassion for your internal system. For those of you who are further along your path of inner exploration, this course will help you venture even deeper. Either way, my hope is that by the end of this adventure, you will have much more appreciation and love for all of who you are.
Sivananda Yoga Ashram, Bahamas, 3/15-3/18, 2019
Soul Narratives: Writing Through the Lens of Self Compassion
More than a dozen yoga vacationers skipped the noon beach sun to spend four consecutive afternoons rewriting their life stories through a more compassionate lens.
Participants were invited to engage in a series of structured writing exercises that empowered them to reframe and redirect their soul narrative through choice and inner voice. Here is what some people are saying:
“A truly generous, deep, intelligent course, with you – a teacher of much grace, kindness, and clear dedication. I am very happy I experienced this.”
– Francesca S., New York City
“Kim’s empathy, gentleness and skills helped me step out of my self defeating story. Her questions and guiding suggestions helped me deepen knowledge of my self, brought out some long buried reasons for my getting stuck and helped me reclaim my lost qualities of self.”
– Marie M., Toronto
