Things are soon going to change around here, and I wanted you to hear it (read it) here first.
These shifts have been stewing, brewing, and bubbling up in my mind, plus in many conversations with colleagues and my team, the last year or so. The gist of this new direction is that it’s no longer enough for me to teach folks how to only feel, sense, release trauma, and restore cellular safety…
While these things are part of the process, I’m starting to realize that we need to take this one step further into integration and transformation. It’s time!
We’re still sorting the details, and here’s what I know now – that later this spring (or autumn for those down south of the equator) you’ll be hearing about the new SmartBody SmartMind™️(SBSM) Foundations live experience.
In ‘Foundations’ I’ll be blending education and practice, so students have the chance to grow understanding of core nervous system concepts as they feel it in their cells, so they can really ‘get’ it at a deep level. If you’ve ever been to one of my Drop In classes, you’ve probably had a taste of what I’m talking about.
As we introduce the new, we’ll also be making changes to how some of my online offerings are delivered. I don’t yet have all the details, and I will for sure keep you in the loop as I do know more.
Put more metaphorically…
A ship that has been on a solid course for a while cannot do a 180 degree turn in a blink of an eye. I offer this visual (metaphor) for you because my team and I will be making those changes slowly over the next twelve or so months.
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Times of change can also invite reflection, and as I reflect back I want to say a thousand thank yous to those who have been with me from the start, coming to in-person classes at the many recreational centers in Whistler, British Columbia, doing private sessions, and then continuing on to try out my online offerings.
Thanks to all of you too who have joined along the way, whenever and however you started learning here, and dipping into this nervous system way of life.
If you’re already an SBSM’er, as a gesture of appreciation, you’ll receive the SBSM Foundations recordings, plus the brand new neurosensory exercises, after it runs live (it will live on the current SBSM program site). My hope is that Foundations will be another way to deepen your SBSM experience and solidify what you’ve already learned.
For those who are new here, do NOT worry, I and this cellular, life changing way of living and being ain’t going anywhere. If anything, you’ve come at the perfect time to experience some new ways of teaching to help you grow capacity, heal trauma, and most importantly, integrate the work so it sticks with you indefinitely.
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This quote has been a go to for me the past year, and it has led to some “eureka” moments, all of which are why I’m writing to you today about these upcoming changes:
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To wrap this up for now…
I cannot guarantee exact timelines, or what things will look like in the next year, but as some of my more esoteric teachings have taught me:
The winds of change are upon us – and creating greater nervous system regulation and resiliency can most definitely make for a more pleasant ride, especially when that wind can be stormy and unpredictable at times.
I’m excited to bring a fresh sense of clarity and directness to my teaching this year, and to share it with you well into the future!
As always, to your nervous system health,
Irene & Team Lyon
