Pursuit of Imperfect

Pursuit of Imperfect Body-based practices to regulate your nervous system and energize your life through yoga and somatics Listen to our Podcasts through iTunes or on our website .

Pursuit of Imperfect (POI) is a community seeking to integrate the mind, body, & sexuality. In our Yoga offerings we facilitate group and individual yoga sessions for all bodies and experience levels. Our goal is to create a safe place for you to experience movement and mediation that heals and synchronizes mind and body. The intersection of Yoga and Sexuality for POI is still in process. Please b

e understanding and curious with us as these pieces seam together. Through our Podcast we explore the spectrum of sexuality with open curiosity, a desire to understand the shades of gray which make us uncomfortable and ask the questions culture avoids. Podcast launch February 2018.
2020 Update: Podcast relaunch in process.

My first yoga class I went to, circa 2004, felt like a weird stretchy class. I had to look around to see what I was supp...
12/20/2023

My first yoga class I went to, circa 2004, felt like a weird stretchy class. I had to look around to see what I was supposed to be doing. Then that nap thing at the end really confused me (I was young and didn’t value rest then 😅)

It was another ten years before yoga re-entered my life. What flipped for me was the experience of coherence, this internal alignment of arriving at home in my body during a yoga class. That nap pose at the end became a sanctuary where soundless tears released all the hiding, perfection building and stuck-in-my-head narratives onto my mat.

Yoga is a practice of returning home to yourself, again and again. My yoga teacher has wired that into my way of practice. 🙏

If you’re local to and curious about yoga, join my fellow teacher, Jamie O’Shea and myself in this interactive workshop exploring the foundations of yoga.

Details and to register website.
Early bird price ends January 1st

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The Holidays have come in fast. Anyone else feeling that?Studio 312 continues to expand new classes and offer ways for y...
11/22/2023

The Holidays have come in fast. Anyone else feeling that?

Studio 312 continues to expand new classes and offer ways for your to take a break for yourself and downregulate your nervous system. Take advantage of the FREE offerings coming next week:

👂 Sound Bath with Brooke
💙 Breathe with Jamie & Laura
🧘‍♀️ Yoga with Rachel

Register at www.Studio-312.com

"Right now these kids and their mother are in the way." This comment was about myself and my children at the pet store t...
11/22/2023

"Right now these kids and their mother are in the way."
This comment was about myself and my children at the pet store today by another customer engaged with a sales associate. I immediately redirected my children aside and found my body tense, gaze narrowed, and now in a hurry. I felt I'd done something wrong and became more managing of my children than I usually would.

They're good kids and know how to behave respectfully. I didn't need to snip at them. And my body felt defensive by the one sentence overheard about my family. By a stranger, apparently in a hurry, maybe his pet is severely ill or he was overwhelmed by the increased number of shoppers in the store, and forgot "these kids and their mother" were human beings too.

A reminder that among the haze of busy, activation to our nervous systems increase by so many people with or without a relationship history to us.

We can "both and" our experience alongside others. We are all human. Look the cashiers in the eyes and ask how their day has been. Smile at those in line around you. We can infuse the humanity and light back into this ridiculously commercialized season.

This month needs to be front loaded on the self-care and maintenance mode on as we approach the holidays. So, Studio 312...
11/02/2023

This month needs to be front loaded on the self-care and maintenance mode on as we approach the holidays. So, Studio 312 is offering FREE classes this Saturday, November 4th.

This Saturday check out TWO different classes, Yoga in the morning and Breathwork class in the afternoon (you won't need that afternoon coffee pick me after this class).

Reserve your spot at www.Studio-312.com

As a community we are passionate about causes for justice and welcome donations to the Murdered Missing Indigenous Women (MMIW) fund, 100% will go to support this organization committed to native communities impacted by violence and poverty.
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As an organism our bodies work as a symphony to tune us toward our most vibrant selves.And we live in a modern world whi...
10/20/2023

As an organism our bodies work as a symphony to tune us toward our most vibrant selves.

And we live in a modern world which over-values stress as a measure toward success. We’re paying for it in dis-ease and burnout.

Pause this weekend and consider giving your body a boost and reset some of your schedule by stopping by for Immune Boosts. No appointment necessary.

Local Vancouver, WA area in-person FREE yoga event! Spread the word. It's been a while since Battle Ground has had a loc...
10/03/2023

Local Vancouver, WA area in-person FREE yoga event! Spread the word.

It's been a while since Battle Ground has had a local yoga studio and in our excitement to open Studio 312 we are offering a FREE Saturday class on the first Saturdays of the month through the rest of 2023.

Been on the fence of trying yoga? Missing that in-person community of going to class locally? This is your invite to come join us this Saturday, October 7th at 9am for yoga and a tea social afterward provided so we can being to rebuild our communal practices together.

Sometimes we get confused, thinking growth happens when we do the hardest thing possible. Or when we are at rock bottom,...
09/09/2023

Sometimes we get confused, thinking growth happens when we do the hardest thing possible. Or when we are at rock bottom, finally more uncomfortable with the status quo than with the discomfort of change. And those encounters can certainly force us into new limits and growth.

Most often though, sustainable growth happens in a gentler way.

When we find just the right amount of tolerable discomfort combined with a bit of ease, our container for growth strengthens, creating just enough expansion to hold the change and allow us access to it again and again, becoming a normalized pathway.

If you are looking to find a sustainable path toward growth in your life a somatic oriented practice, like yoga or somatic experiencing 1:1 sessions, may be the next right step for you to find balance and coherence within your life.

DM or email me ([email protected]) for details about how working together may be the next right step for you.

Recently my youngest turned 5 years old. A whole handful ✋🏼 A BIRTHday tradition in our home is telling the full story o...
09/04/2023

Recently my youngest turned 5 years old. A whole handful ✋🏼

A BIRTHday tradition in our home is telling the full story of your birth (age appropriately 😉) before getting into any presents or other celebrations.

We reflected back to me being 41 weeks pregnant with her, the day of her birth, when this photo was taken and soon-to-be-big brother was offering support.

With little-Miss-5 I did prenatal yoga as a lifeline practice for my physical and mental health. I wish I had chosen to prioritize it in my prior pregnancies. It made the difference between feeling attuned to my body and capable of trusting my power and intuition over reliance on my brain to coach me through the book-knowledge or blind assumption “my body will know what to do” (avoidance) of what to expect through pregnancy and birth (both of which I did in my previous pregnancies).

You don’t birth with your brain.
You birth with you body.

And prenatal yoga supports building that relationship of trust between mind, body and intuition with embodied practices.

Want to begin your own prenatal yoga practice? Have questions?
Reach out via DM or email [email protected] to register for my upcoming Prenatal Yoga series.

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Let me say it again: Pregnancy is not an illness. It is a state of health.Prenatal Yoga supports your body as it changes...
08/30/2023

Let me say it again: Pregnancy is not an illness. It is a state of health.

Prenatal Yoga supports your body as it changes to accommodate a whole new, tiny human through building strength, increasing circulation throughout the body (which decreases swelling) and down-regulates your nervous system to rest deeply.

This isn't a modified traditional yoga class. Prenatal Yoga is a class entirely of its own for prenatal bodies who want to tap into their capacity for health throughout their entire pregnancy and postpartum.

Join us on Fridays, September 8, 15, and 22nd from 1:00-2:15pm.
Register for this 3-class series hosted at Studio 312 Yoga in Battle Ground.
Walk-ins welcome $22/class OR register for the whole series for $55.

DM or email me with questions: [email protected]

You are invited to join this unique yoga class crafted specifically for prenatal to:🦵 build strength for energy🧬 reduce ...
08/21/2023

You are invited to join this unique yoga class crafted specifically for prenatal to:

🦵 build strength for energy
🧬 reduce stress and discomfort
💤 rest deeply to restore your vitality

Registration opening soon online at Studio-312.com.
Please help spread the word for those who are pregnant: tag or share with someone you know in the Vancouver, WA area.

Come explore prenatal yoga & movement to feel good in your body and nutrition tips for you to feel your best.All are wel...
08/25/2022

Come explore prenatal yoga & movement to feel good in your body and nutrition tips for you to feel your best.

All are welcome.

If you are in the midst of your conception journey and not yet pregnant, but curious about the class, you are welcome to join as you may find some helpful nuggets to hold on to for pregnancy.

When: Tuesday, August 30th
5:00pm PST | 7:00pm CST | 8:00pm EST

REGISTER at www.pursuitofimperfect.com

Swelling is a normal part of pregnancy, especially as you round the corner into the third trimester. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀To keep as...
08/11/2022

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To keep as comfortable as possible, focusing on 4 types of foods can make a big impact!
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Outside your food, yoga is immensely helpful. Learn about both prenatal yoga and nutrition in our 12 week holistic prenatal course by booking your 1:1 call today.
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MAGNESIUM & POTASSIUM-RICH FOODS
>> avocado, beans, greens
These minerals serve as electrolytes which help the body balance fluids throughout the body.
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PROTEIN
>> low-mercury fish, poultry, grass-fed beef, eggs, beans, nuts, seeds
A deficiency of protein is common in pregnancy and insufficient protein makes swelling worse.
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>> asparagus, artichoke, beets, carrots, celery, green beans, greens, lemon
These foods aid the kidneys in excreting excess fluids.
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HYDRATING FOODS
>> apples, berries, celery, cucumber, greens, melon, tomato, zucchini
Dehydration can actually lead to increased water retention. These hydrating foods offer a very absorbable form of hydration!
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When we talk about pregnancy, we ultimately talk about birth. And often, well-meaning people and providers offer “Your b...
08/08/2022

When we talk about pregnancy, we ultimately talk about birth. And often, well-meaning people and providers offer “Your body was made to do this. Don’t worry about it.”

But we do not live in such a way that we know what it is like to trust our body.

Pursuit of Imperfect Pregnancy is a 12 week holistic course where you will build the habit of trusting yourself, surrendering to your body’s innate wisdom and embodying vitality through

Holistic Nutrition
Somatic movement
Prenatal Yoga

all within a Sacred Community of other pregnant persons.

Learn more by visiting our website or schedule a 1:1 personal call with us to talk about our program. [link in bio]

Welcome back to Pursuit of Imperfect! If you've been following this journey, you'll notice the branding change (thank yo...
07/31/2022

Welcome back to Pursuit of Imperfect!

If you've been following this journey, you'll notice the branding change (thank you VHS Design Co.) and a very focused audience.

Introducing Pursuit of Imperfect Pregnancy:

a 12 week holistic course for pregnant persons to bridge the gap between literature on how to birth and your own internal brilliance. Through tangible weekly body-based practices and empowering education, you'll direct your learning inward to cultivate intuitive power to birth your child and to enter parenthood full of your wisdom.

You'll cultivate your intuitive wisdom through exploring Prenatal Nutrition, Somatic Movement and Prenatal Yoga within a sacred community dedicated to walking along your side every step of this journey.

Learn more by visiting our website: http://pursuitofimperfect.com
and schedule your FREE 1:1 personal call with us to surround yourself with holistic support to trust yourself.

04/23/2022

Yoga modifications for Pregnancy + why:

When taking a High Lunge | Crescent Lunge with a twist you'll want to modify the twist to move belly away from your front leg by shifting into Side Angle Lunge.

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Stay in Crescent Lunge and opt out of the twist in order to maintain stability in the pelvis and avoid unnecessary strain on the SI joint.

This year's Femme focus brings us to the sacredness of our rest. Through 75 minutes of a luxuriously supportive yoga pra...
04/22/2022

This year's Femme focus brings us to the sacredness of our rest. Through 75 minutes of a luxuriously supportive yoga practice, we dedicate our time to stepping into the ceremony of rest to ground, nourish, and keep us whole.

This event occurs on Mother's Day, and is not exclusive to only mothers. All women are invited to this special practice.
And, it is mother's day, so for those mamas in your life this is a perfect gift of rest and love as a brief afternoon of nurturing her.

Details and to register link in bio Femme Focused Flow.

If someone comes to mind who you think may enjoy this too, please tag them below.

Becoming Mama one of my favorite comprehensive prenatal books.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀You feel so held and seen through the visuals and...
04/19/2022

Becoming Mama one of my favorite comprehensive prenatal books.
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You feel so held and seen through the visuals and loving way they provide inspiration, education, and approach concerns or unknowns in pregnancy in a non-anxiety-activating way. 💞
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Click link in bio and find a few more of my favorite book resources. Feel free to message me questions ❓or for more specific recommendations.

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