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The places we break open: Re-parenting ourselves with somatic tools.
I can't recall the question, or the exact words that triggered it. And I'm not sure why this pile of old tractor tires was the place...

Joy Onyschak
Dec 21, 20226 min read
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Finding the felt sense of safety in relationships.
Over the past few months, have you heard or thought these things; 'Why can't they just get over it?' 'It's time to let by-gones be...

Joy Onyschak
Dec 9, 202210 min read
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Holding Space For The Holidays
Hi folks, once again this is Emily Gillies guest writing on Joy’s blog. It is a pleasure to write to you again and continue sharing...

Joy Onyschak
Nov 18, 20223 min read
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Holding Space is more than common sense and intutition.
A big, warm hello to the community of Joy Somatics! I am Emily Gillies and it is my pleasure to be a ‘guest blogger’ for this issue of...

Joy Onyschak
Nov 2, 20225 min read
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Creating Containers of Support
The art of holding space requires knowledge, skills and continuous self-awareness. It demands us to be present and tuned in: not just to...

Joy Onyschak
Oct 19, 20224 min read
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Out of gas? Practice Constructive Rest as a Remedy for Burn Out
Let's see a show of hands....Who is feeling exhausted and burnt out? After nearly 2 years of pandemic life, many people I come into...

Joy Onyschak
Jan 29, 20223 min read
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Shifting Shame to Joy
Managing Seasonal Affective Disorder requires acknowledgement, comfort, and seeking more Joy. Thanks for taking time to read. I'm so...

Joy Onyschak
Jan 18, 20224 min read
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Permission to take your time.
A personal story of Joy's journey towards a Somatic Coach.

Joy Onyschak
Jun 27, 20214 min read
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A better sense of mind-body connection with SomaSensing TM Somatic Movement
This is an inspiring interview of my client, Hester Riches, who I had the privilege of guiding weekly for 12 weeks. Before working with...

Joy Onyschak
Mar 6, 20215 min read
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Avoiding The Hole: When It's Not OK To Not Be OK.
There are a lot of memes out there right now saying 'It's Ok To Not Be OK'. Totally agree with this message about acknowledging (not...

Joy Onyschak
Jan 30, 20215 min read
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Crystal balls & self-adjusting into a new year.
Like you, I'm dusting my hands of 2020. Good bye. See you later. Good riddance. Hoping for a fresh new beginning. And... I don't expect...

Joy Onyschak
Dec 31, 20203 min read
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Planning for Winter Wellness 2020
As someone who manages Seasonal Affective Disorder it's always important for me to have a 'habit plan'....

Joy Onyschak
Oct 19, 20204 min read
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Shifting Your State with Joy
Finding yourself in various ‘states of distress’ these days? Learn ways to shift your state quickly and intuitively.

Joy Onyschak
Sep 16, 20207 min read
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Welcome To My On-line Movement Studio, How to Zoom with confidence & ease.
My intention is to continue to offer high quality, regular wellness through routine, movement and connection.

Joy Onyschak
Apr 5, 20204 min read
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Interoception, agency and asking for what you need.
Without over-analyzing and simply noticing my inner state with curiosity, my inner response shifts. I access space and ease by...

Joy Onyschak
Mar 18, 20205 min read
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Finding calm through curiosity & compassion.
Without over-analyzing and simply noticing my inner state with curiosity, my inner response shifts. I access space and ease by...

Joy Onyschak
Mar 18, 20204 min read
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Precautions at Joy Somatics related to COVID-19, and why we need our calming, grounding practices.
Communication about precautions at Joy Somatics during COVID-19 Pandemic.

Joy Onyschak
Mar 11, 20203 min read
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What is Somatics? The difference between breathwork and movement...and why I'm so inspired.
You can fold your laundry in a 'somatic way' and you can also do yoga with hardly any felt inner sense...

Joy Onyschak
Feb 15, 20205 min read
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Letting Go To Spark Clarity & Insight
Photograph by Sharon Wichman Photography "Change is in the air, as old patterns fall away and new energies are emerging. Consciously...

Joy Onyschak
Dec 27, 20192 min read
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Accessing our inner light - 10 habits to ease off the winter blues.
December can be challenging for us northerners that are prone to the winter blues. If you are doing well this winter, fantastic. No need...

Joy Onyschak
Dec 15, 20196 min read
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