#16 Yoga and Movement for Survivors

Today I shine the spotlight on LJ, she is the creator of Yoga and Movement for Survivors.  LJ's story of healing and thriving begins like so many others,, of abuse, rape and love, yes love.  LJ thought this isnt rape if he loves me right?  She talks about her journey of abusive men and her travels and sleeping under the stars.  It was bliss at first and she was happy.  When rape happens we put on this "somehow it was my fault" attitude because we dont understand it.  LJ found the strength to reach out to family and escape.  Not many women reach out, please know it is NOT your fault and you DO NOT deserve this.  

After therapy, LJ started dating again and returned to Yoga and traveled the countryside.  As a survivor of sexual assault, the sun was shining brighter than she ever dreamed possible.  After the death of her dearest friend she turned to yoga again and fell into it and sobbed and let the universe hold her as she poured herself into it.  This is so amazing how Yoga can be calming and theraputic.  Yoga for Survivors.  Powerful.  

LJ created her own hapiness instead of looking for it in others.  She learned to love herself, truly and fully.  One of the things to remember is its ok to cry and be vulnerable and pour your energy into healing yourself, whatever that looks like for you.  Roll out your yoga mat and lets get started with LJ.

Love is possible. Trust your intuition and lean into its power.

Listen up, we have an epidemic of Domestic/Sexual abuse that we need to keep fighting.  Speak up, tell your story, fight and lets get educated.  

If you or some one you know needs help in a situation, please call the DV hotline at 800-799-7233.  You can also reach out to OneLove via text.  type "lovevis" to 22522 and you will recieve an immediate response from an advocate who will help you.  If you can't or don't want to talk on the phone, loveisrespect.org offers live and confidential chat service..  Voice call is 866-331-9474, and the first thing they ask is if your in a safe place to talk

If you have been sexually abused, text HOME to 741741 in the US and Canada, in the UK text 85258, Ireland Text 50808.

If you want to work with LJ and move your body to heal, she can be reached at

www,ym4s.com

LJ is also an advocate with Standupsurvivor.com, you can go here for resources.

Remember:

LJ is Empowering Survivors to find their voice & Their Freedom  I thank you SO much for joining me today LJ, you are truly a thriver and an inspiration to others.