Phoenix Rising Yoga Therapy

The Healing Power of Embodied Compassion

Aug 12, 2025

I’ll never forget the moment.
We were in the middle of an argument—my chest tight, my mind racing with comebacks—when my partner reached out, took my hand, and said nothing.

Just breathed with me.

In that instant, the tension softened. Not because we solved the problem, but because I felt… safe again.

That’s the power of Embodied Compassion—when we love with our whole selves, not just our words. It’s staying grounded when emotions run high. It’s holding space for another’s pain without losing yourself in it.

It’s not about “fixing” your partner.
It’s about being with them.

This is what we’ll explore together at Deepening Your Relationship at Kripalu, Sept 5–7.
Through guided practices, you’ll learn how to:

Stay present in tough conversations

Reconnect emotionally and physically

Build trust and safety in your relationship

Rekindle the warmth you once shared

Join us for a weekend designed to help you love—and be loved—more fully.

📅 Details & registration:

https://kripalu.org/presenters-programs/deepening-your-relationship-workshop-couples

 

Join us at Kripalu for "Deepening Your Relationship" - Sep 5-7

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