IreneLyon

About Irene Lyon

Irene Lyon, MSC. and nervous system expert, teaches people around the world how to work with the nervous system to transform trauma, heal body and mind, and live full, creative lives. To date her online work has reached people in over 57(!) countries – but you can often find her teaching with Elia Mrak at their signature Up & Down workshops or hiking in the mountains or along the Pacific ocean in her hometown of Vancouver, British Columbia. She has her Master’s in Biomedical and Health Science and also has a knack for making complex info easy for ALL of us to understand and apply to our lives. She has extensively studied and practices the works of Dr. Moshe Feldenkrais, Peter Levine (founder of Somatic Experiencing) and Kathy Kain (founder of Somatic Practice).

A 2023 message from Irene: Re-invigorate your birthright!!

2023-01-18T17:26:43-08:00

If I were to pick a ‘word of the year’ for 2023, it might be REGENERATION.  Regeneration is defined as “renewal, revival, or restoration of a body, bodily part, or biological system (such as a forest) after injury or as a normal process.” Take a moment to really [...]

A 2023 message from Irene: Re-invigorate your birthright!!2023-01-18T17:26:43-08:00

Nervous System Health Tips For The Holidays!

2023-01-18T16:44:21-08:00

Many of my students are gearing up for the holiday season, which can be downright stressful and overwhelming.  Some are heading home to family and friends who may still be living with unhealed and unacknowledged trauma.  Others are facing the potential financial burden, stress of travel, and a [...]

Nervous System Health Tips For The Holidays!2023-01-18T16:44:21-08:00

Consistency, self-trust & knowing when to let go for living your best life

2022-09-29T19:39:21-07:00

Are you interested in creating consistent vitality in your life?  I ask this because today I have a special guest who specializes in helping folks, typically women* in their forties and up, create more well-being through the power of consistent practices and various shifts in mindset and behaviour, [...]

Consistency, self-trust & knowing when to let go for living your best life2022-09-29T19:39:21-07:00

Why biohacks don’t work when healing the nervous system

2022-09-24T17:36:17-07:00

This topic is near and dear to me because I’ve seen firsthand what happens when we try to biohack our way to nervous system health and regulation: it often doesn’t work, sets a person back, and can come with severe health consequences.  While this might seem a little [...]

Why biohacks don’t work when healing the nervous system2022-09-24T17:36:17-07:00

Healing birth trauma via SmartBody SmartMind

2022-09-18T19:40:56-07:00

Irene here. Below I have a story that was shared by one of our SmartBody SmartMind alumni, Kait. I only came across her and her story when she sent this letter to us a couple of weeks ago. While her share is deeply impactful, it is not uncommon. [...]

Healing birth trauma via SmartBody SmartMind2022-09-18T19:40:56-07:00

 ‘Time heals all wounds’ Except Trauma.

2023-01-18T17:16:37-08:00

Bold statement I know. But, it is true. It does take time to heal trauma, but WE have to participate. And that healing, in my professional and personal experience, starts with LEARNING. + plus a desire to take charge and make changes + Those changes don't need to [...]

 ‘Time heals all wounds’ Except Trauma.2023-01-18T17:16:37-08:00

An SBSM alumni returns with his six year update!

2023-01-18T17:20:00-08:00

I gotta say, I’m beaming with some pride as I write this post. The interview chat I have for you today is with one of my very first online students. Meet David - we met via Skype (yep, remember that?!) back in 2017 and recorded this round one [...]

An SBSM alumni returns with his six year update!2023-01-18T17:20:00-08:00

Can this work heal autoimmune disorders, neurological conditions, and other severe health issues?

2022-09-21T12:26:53-07:00

Hi all! I get this question a lot, and so I wanted to dedicate a short blog post to it as the answer is complex. While this work can certainly help with, and even resolve these types of severe health issues, it's very important to also recognize that [...]

Can this work heal autoimmune disorders, neurological conditions, and other severe health issues?2022-09-21T12:26:53-07:00

7 reasons SmartBody SmartMind has stood the test of time!

2022-09-11T12:35:19-07:00

For today, I have a new video for you that outlines the big reasons (seven to be exact) why I believe my most powerful online curriculum, SmartBody SmartMind, has stood the test of time. And interestingly enough, it’s been about seven years since its inception! For those who’d [...]

7 reasons SmartBody SmartMind has stood the test of time!2022-09-11T12:35:19-07:00

Why you can’t rush nervous system healing

2023-01-18T17:22:45-08:00

I’ve been feeling so proud of my students as I meet and speak with them across oceans and timezones, and today I have a wonderful interview chat with a new alumni, Patti.  Similar to a few other chats I’ve shared over the past few weeks (namely Selden and [...]

Why you can’t rush nervous system healing2023-01-18T17:22:45-08:00
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