Tag: compassion
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Holding Space: My Journey as a Birth Doula
Hi, I’m Audrea; the heart behind Tranquil Birth and Bodywork. I’ve always believed that birth is more than a medical event; it’s a sacred transition, a powerful rite of passage that deserves compassion, calmness, and support. Becoming a birth doula wasn’t just a career choice it was a calling. I serve Northern Colorado families with…
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Always Learning: Nurturing the Garden Within
Have you ever noticed how the most beautiful gardens are the ones that are consistently cared for? They’re watered, nourished, and given the space to grow. The same is true for us as individuals. Our minds, spirits, and skills are like gardens. The image of me watering flowers growing from my own head feels like…
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Your Birth, Your Way — With Calm, Compassionate Support
Hi, I’m Audrea, your dedicated birth doula at Tranquil Birth and Bodywork. I believe every birthing person deserves to feel empowered, supported, and deeply cared for during pregnancy, labor, and beyond. Whether this is your first baby or your fifth, I’m here to walk with you every step of the way. My doula support isn’t…
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Gentle Relief for Shoulder Blade Tension and Finger Tingling
Have you ever noticed a dull ache around your shoulder blade that just seems to linger? Maybe you’ve also felt a bit of tingling in your ring finger and pinky. It might not be painful exactly—just uncomfortable enough to catch your attention. That’s exactly what I experienced long ago. The sensation came and went, but…
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The Healing Power of Sound Bath Therapy
At Tranquil Birth and Bodywork, I believe in the power of holistic healing to nurture the body, mind, and spirit. One of my favorite offerings is Sound Bath Therapy—a deeply immersive experience that uses vibrational sound to restore balance and promote relaxation. Whether you’re looking for stress relief, emotional healing, or a way to reconnect…
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Add The Power of Sound: Supporting Labor with Singing Bowls, Breathwork, and Koshi Chimes to your Birth Doula Service
At Tranquil Birth and Bodywork, I believe in harnessing the power of sound to create a calm, grounded, and empowering birthing experience. That’s why I’ve designed a unique add-on service that integrates sacral and root singing bowls, breathwork, and Koshi chimes into your home laboring process. Sound Healing in Labor: Why It Matters Sound has…
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Why I Became a Birth Doula: Blending Massage Therapy with Birth Support
As a massage therapist, I’ve spent years supporting people through physical and emotional transitions; relaxing tense muscles, easing discomfort, and helping clients reconnect with their bodies. Over time, I felt called to take that support even deeper. That calling led me to become a birth doula. While I haven’t yet attended a birth in an…
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Day 9 – Balancing All Seven Chakras: Integration and Harmony
Day 9 – Balancing All Seven Chakras: Integration and Harmony Here we are, beautiful soul, Day 9. We’ve journeyed through all seven chakras, from Root to Crown, exploring how each one supports our physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being. Today is about bringing it all together, integrating what we’ve learned and finding a sense of balance…
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Day 7 – Third Eye Chakra: Intuition, Clarity, and Inner Vision
Welcome to Day 7 Today, we open up to the Third Eye Chakra (my FAVORITE Chakra!), also known as Ajna. This Chakra is a brilliant indigo blue. Located between the eyebrows, this chakra is the seat of your intuition, insight, and inner knowing. It’s the place that helps you see beyond the surface. Where wisdom,…
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Day 6 – Throat Chakra: Truth, Expression, and Authentic Voice
We’re moving into expression today. Welcome to Day 6, where we explore the Throat Chakra, or Vishuddha. This chakra glows blue for all to hear. This chakra sits at the throat and is all about speaking your truth, expressing your needs, and being heard. It’s where your inner world meets the outer world, through your…
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Day 5 – Heart Chakra: Love, Compassion, and Connection
We’ve arrived at the heart of it all. Welcome to Day 5, where we focus on the Heart Chakra, or Anahata. This chakras vibrant emerald green beams with healing, nurturing and balance. This chakra lives right at the center of your chest and bridges the lower physical chakras with the higher spiritual ones. It’s the…
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Day 4 – Solar Plexus Chakra: Power, Confidence, and Inner Fire
Welcome to Day 4, beautiful soul. Today, we focus on the Solar Plexus Chakra, known as Manipura, your center of personal power, self-worth, and motivation. This chakra glows a beautiful yellow fire. Located in the upper abdomen, this chakra fuels your sense of identity and direction. It’s the spark behind your willpower, the fire that…
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Day 3 – Sacral Chakra: Flow, Feelings, and Creativity
Welcome to Day 3 of our chakra exploration. Today, we journey into the Sacral Chakra, or Svadhisthana. This glowing orange chakra is the center of our emotions, sensuality, and creativity. Located just below the navel, this chakra is deeply connected to our ability to feel joy, express ourselves, and experience pleasure. It’s the energy of…
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Day 2 – Root Chakra: Grounded and Supported
Welcome to Day 2 of our chakra journey. Today, we begin at the base with the Root Chakra, also known as Muladhara. The color of this grounding Chakra is red. This chakra is all about feeling safe, grounded, and secure, both physically and emotionally. It’s our foundation, our anchor to the Earth, and it plays…
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Meeting You Where You Are: A Core Value at Tranquil Birth and Bodywork
At Tranquil Birth and Bodywork, I believe deeply in the power of presence. One of the most important lessons I’ve learned—both personally and professionally—is that healing is never linear, and no two journeys look the same. Whether you’re navigating trauma, exploring a new nutritional path, easing into a workout routine, or healing from a medical…
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