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Known for her intuitive grounded presence, Julia offers spiritual and embodiment practices that guide us back toward our inner wisdom, power, and creative potential for personal and collective liberation. She works bi-coastally with individuals and groups and often incorporates her love of singing, meditation, and the natural world. The experience of immigrating as a young child and years of struggling with mental health have fueled her search for spiritual meaning and wholeness. Yoga has helped her build resilience and stability through the tumultuous ups and downs of life. It is her humble joy to share these teachings so that we may all experience more ease, vitality, and freedom from suffering. Julia’s practices are grounded in the ancient wisdom and science of Yoga, Ayurveda, and Tantra. She has received over 1,000 hours of training and continues to study and practice these vast traditions daily. As an empathic introvert, she takes a heart-centered and intuitive approach with clients and students. She believes that meeting ourselves with compassionate awareness helps to guide us from fear back into connection. Julia currently lives on occupied Squaxin, Nisqually, Cowlitz, and Coast Salish land. She is immensely grateful to all the Black, indigenous, and people of color who have shown and continue to show us the way of true justice and resilience. She dedicates her life’s work to holding space for individual healing and awakening, so that we may each contribute to creating a more just, peaceful, and free world. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61df3f7754c3864107e14ac7/262d1e2a-b4ba-4236-b8df-32a1313f93a1/IMG_9904.jpg About My Teachers With great respect and love, I honor the teachers and seekers who have been a light on my path. Namo namo. Idam na mama. Mother India, Mother Ganga, Mother Earth Yoga & Meditation: Breathing Room Yoga Center, Chinnamasta Stiles, Dr. Gail Parker, Indu Arora, Inner Peace Yoga Therapy, Jivana Heyman, Judith Hanson Lasater, Khushi Malhotra, Krishna Das, Lalita-ji, Margot Broom, Michele Lawrence, Michelle Cassandra Johnson, Mooji, Mukunda Stiles, Padma Wolff, Sri Ramana Maharshi, Seane Corn, Sharat Arora, S.N. Goenka, Susanna Barkataki, Thích Nhất Hạnh, Tobie Shuerfeld, Yogarupa Rod Stryker Healing Justice: Adrienne Marie Brown, CEIO, Enroue Halfkenny, Ericka Hart, Hanifa Nayo Washington, Isha Vela, Lama Rod Owens, Niyonu Spann, Rachel Cargle, Rachel Ricketts, Resmaa Menakem, Thema Haida, Weaving Earth This is by no means an exhaustive list. 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We offer sessions for individuals or couples who are interested in incorporating yoga philosophy and practices to bring more ease into their lives. Sessions may be focused on a particular life challenge, or may be used to enhance overall health and well-being. This process is very personal and deep, which means it’s important that we build a trusting relationship with each other and take our time. Yoga Therapy is not a quick fix! It invites us to show up with an open mind, sincere heart, and willingness to self-reflect so that we can experience truly lasting transformation toward liberation. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61df3f7754c3864107e14ac7/2f7b7e4b-1236-45be-be24-25d238f73273/PGKC9442.JPG Yoga Therapy Sessions - Is Yoga Therapy for me? Yoga Therapy is for people of all backgrounds, ages, faiths, abilities, and identities. The goal of yoga is universal to all human beings: to relieve suffering. 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Yoga Therapy can help support: Anxiety & depression Mental health challenges Immunity General life stress Burnout & fatigue Chronic pain Addiction recovery Eating disorders Digestive issues Disrupted sleep Auto-immune disorders Cancer treatment Injury/surgery recovery Trauma recovery Preventative care Pregnancy, birth & post-natal care Relationship challenges Aging & end of life Grief & loss Life transitions Spiritual crises And more… If this resonates with a longing in your heart, schedule a free 20-minute consult to learn more. https://www.juliazhaoyogatherapy.com/events daily 0.75 2023-02-09 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61df3f7754c3864107e14ac7/9ab8d954-4ecc-4ff0-97e2-6f0c689dea90/Chanting+Workshop+Flyer.jpg Upcoming Events Chanting & Harmonium Workshop https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61df3f7754c3864107e14ac7/1ea21f51-d774-4dd0-8ab6-ea8e5ffd7bc0/Storytelling+%26+Chanting+Workshop+Flyer.png Upcoming Events Storytelling & Chanting https://www.juliazhaoyogatherapy.com/contact daily 0.75 2022-04-04 https://www.juliazhaoyogatherapy.com/privates daily 0.75 2022-09-26 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61df3f7754c3864107e14ac7/abaccf0a-e13f-4149-b9e6-f208f6b2f232/QUIQ5904.JPG Private Event Bookings - Private Event Bookings We offer friendly and accessible yoga sessions for private groups in-person around Olympia, WA or virtually via Zoom to your location. Sessions are tailored to your needs, whether you’re looking for deeper group connection, self care, or relaxation and focus before an important event. We welcome groups of all ranges, from first-timers to experienced yoga practitioners. Consider booking us for your wedding party, birthday, family/alumni reunion, company gathering, or other events. https://www.juliazhaoyogatherapy.com/faqs daily 0.75 2022-03-04 https://www.juliazhaoyogatherapy.com/anxietydepression daily 0.75 2023-03-21 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61df3f7754c3864107e14ac7/b3c33ee5-0ec6-4255-bd30-817c0136d59a/NXGQ0188.JPG Yoga for Anxiety & Depression This 6 week series offers yoga teachings and practices to help with anxiety and depression. It is ideal for folx who are interested in a holistic/spiritual approach to mental health and connecting with other like-minded people. This is a specialty series and NOT the same as regular movement-based yoga classes. Sessions are a mixture of discussion of basic yoga philosophy, group sharing, and a wide range of yoga practices that are not as commonly taught. Practices include asana (physical movement), pranayama (breath), kriyas (cleansing), mudras (hand gestures), mantras, chanting, relaxation, meditation, and Yoga Nidra. Benefits of this offering: A wealth of practices to draw on in daily life for grounding, balancing, and self-regulation A routine and dedicated weekly time for self care Space for compassionate and non-judgmental sharing Connection and camaraderie with others in the group Empowerment to reconnect with your own inner intuition, intelligence, and confidence To help maintain connection after the series ends, all participants receive an outline of the practices, a Yoga Nidra recording to use at home, and invitation to continuing private classes and group gatherings for previous A&D series participants. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61df3f7754c3864107e14ac7/dd8593ae-46c5-4fb1-8fd0-27af06c1918b/Client+Testimonials+-+A%26D+Series+1.png Yoga for Anxiety & Depression Schedule & Location Sundays 1:30-3:00pm April 16 - May 21 Weekly Themes: Week 1: Earth - Grounding & regulating the nervous system Week 2: Water - Flow of prana & emotional processing Week 3: Fire - Building confidence & strength for transformation Week 4: Air - Connecting with the heart Week 5: Ether - Cultivating intuition & meditation Week 6: Light - Integration & closing This is a closed series and you must sign up for the entire six weeks. No drop-ins are allowed to help create a container of familiarity and safety within the group. Group size will be limited to about 10-12 people. Please do your best to attend all the sessions, as each week will build on the previous week’s content. If you have scheduling conflicts that prevent you from attending all six sessions, you may choose to wait for the next round (this series typically runs every quarter). NOTE: Registrants will be contacted to fill out a brief intake form prior to the start of the series. Please look out for this in your inbox. Location: True Self Yoga 2727 Westmoor Court SW Olympia, WA 98502 The studio is ADA accessible. All bodies are welcome. 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If you’ve never met Julia, it is highly recommended to take at least one of her classes prior to signing up for the series. This gives you an opportunity to get to know her teaching style and see whether it resonates with you. Julia teaches weekly classes Sundays 4pm and Wednesdays 10:30am at True Self. **This series is not intended to be a replacement for mental health therapy or medical care. It is also not a “cure” for anxiety or depression. 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Reiki is a Japanese energy technique for stress reduction and relaxation. It is a safe non-invasive practice that strengthens our own natural healing abilities by channeling energy through the body with intention and care. Reiki can help relieve pain, fatigue, anxiety, depression, headache, insomnia, nausea, and tension. Clients often experience improved mood, mental clarity, and emotional release during or after a session. It is a practice that supports peace in body, mind, and spirit. Reiki can be especially helpful when you are: Feeling mentally, emotionally, or physically blocked and are not sure what to do Feeling exhausted/overwhelmed and in need of deep rest Looking for a healing modality that’s gentler and subtler than massage/bodywork Wanting to simply RECEIVE support and nourishment I am trained in the Usui / Holy Fire Reiki tradition and adhere to the following reiki ideals: Just for today do not be angry Do not worry and be filled with gratitude Devote yourself to your work and be kind to people https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61df3f7754c3864107e14ac7/e773282c-7d96-41ff-b601-df9f2f5991c9/reiki-on-young-man_1+2.jpg Reiki - What does a reiki session look like? During the session, you will lie on a massage table in a private room with dim lighting and soft music. Reiki is given by either placing my hands directly on your body or a few inches above you. The process is slow and gentle, moving through the whole body or focusing on specific areas of interest. It is NOT a massage — there’s no manual manipulation or need to remove clothing. Before the session begins, we will talk briefly about anything you’d like to focus on during the treatment. I will also ask for your consent and preferences on touch. After the session, we will chat briefly to help integrate your experience. I may share insights I received during our time together or offer suggestions for practices / contemplations to take home with you. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61df3f7754c3864107e14ac7/9bbb9d68-f3e0-4bae-b42d-c7e1347bcf0b/Female_Reiki_732x549-thumbnail-732x549-1+2.jpg Reiki - Testimonials Julia balances skill with intuition during her reiki sessions. She gave me an idea of what to expect and held space for me to have my own experience. I am feeling refreshed and held after our session. Whether you are new or experienced in this practice, I recommend trying reiki with Julia. -Miranda I had my first Reiki session in my life with Julia. In her communication with the senses, Julia created a level of harmony and relaxation that for me was unprecedented. Upon returning home and taking a long, cold shower, I collapsed into a deep period of REST. My recommendation is to seek Julia's expertise. She truly is a Force for Good. -Kevin https://www.juliazhaoyogatherapy.com/circle daily 0.75 2023-08-04 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61df3f7754c3864107e14ac7/150b31a1-d4ee-4b74-b702-79e409ac8bed/SACRED+WOMXN%27S+CIRCLE.jpg Sacred Womxn's Circle - Sacred Womxn’s Circle These circles are a space to connect intentionally all matters related to life, love, spirituality, and healing. It is open to people across the vast spectrum of womxnhood, including those who identify as cis, femme, trans, or non-binary. The group will be facilitated by me, with opening and closing practices for grounding & integration. The bulk of the time will be spent sharing and connecting with each other. While there will be space to learn and practice together, the core intention is to simply connect and witness one another in our humanity; to strengthen a sense of belonging in a world that feels increasingly complicated and isolating. We will gather in the beautiful Cedar Sanctuary at The ONE Center, which provides shelter from sun and rain, with options to move to more open areas by the garden on cooler days. Come be nourished by the earth, trees, birds, water, and fresh air! For this inaugural group, I'm limiting capacity to around 5-8 people and ask that you sign up for the full 6 weeks. This might become more open and flexible later on. I will shape the theme/intention of each week based on input from the group. When you register, you'll get to select the topics that are most interesting to you. This offering is new and dear to my heart, as I've both witnessed and personally experienced the longing for more authentic connection. I hope that you will join! Time: Sundays 12:00 - 2:00pm 6 weeks from September 10 to October 15 Location: Outdoors at The ONE Center 7400 Gallagher Cove NW Olympia, WA 98502 Pricing: Supported Rate: $250 Regular Rate: $300 Supporting Rate: $350 *Additional sliding scale or payment plans are available upon request. 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