It was such a pleasure to speak with the owners of Ritual Yoga, Elle Randall and Rebecca Haber—two local moms, yogis and owners of Ritual Yoga in Ossining, NY. We discussed eastern philosophy, theater and how the practice of yoga helps you get better at life.

Ritual Yoga Ossining is the love child of Elle Randall and Rebecca Haber, two local yoga teachers and mamas whose fates have been intertwined since 2012 when both trained at Yoga Vida in New York City. Since finishing her training, Rebecca has taught at various studios both in NYC and Los Angeles, including Life in Motion, Love Yoga and Red Diamond Yoga. She believes in using yoga to maintain physical health, but also to create an everyday emotional toolkit. Elle has completed a mentorship with Katonah Yoga, Advanced Sequencing training with Laughing Lotus, and multiple immersions with The Studio. She also has a certification in mat Pilates through Equinox. Elle believes that the purpose of the Yoga practice is to give us insight into our Life practice, to help us be kinder people, and to cultivate more joy in our lives.

For more information or to sign up for an upcoming class go to: https://www.ritual-yoga.com/

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🎧 Episode Summary:

In this deeply moving and inspiring conversation, Rebekah Shackney welcomes therapist, teacher, and spiritual guide Deah Curry to explore her powerful journey through healing, transformation, and acceptance of terminal illness. With wisdom rooted in transpersonal psychology, naturopathic medicine, and Buddhist mindfulness, Deah shares how she has cultivated peace, equanimity, and even curiosity in the face of a terminal cancer diagnosis.

Together, Rebekah and Deah dive into:

• 🌿 The power of transpersonal hypnotherapy, flower essence remedies, and homeopathy
• 🌌 Exploring past lives, soul purpose, and the concept of planning lifetimes
• 💫 How non-attachment and equanimity shape Deah’s outlook on illness and death
• 🛠️ Tools and metaphors like Spoon Theory for managing energy with chronic illness
• 🤝 The journey from radical self-sufficiency to opening up and letting others support
• 💬 Teaching about grief, and how talking openly about death can ease fear—for ourselves and others
• 🧘‍♀️ Viewing life—and death—as a journey rather than a battle

Despite the heavy topics, Deah approaches the conversation with humor, humility, and lightness. Her gentle challenge to conventional fears around death will leave listeners feeling more grounded, present, and open to their own healing journeys—no matter where they are in life.

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Episode Title: Relax into Sleep with Bilateral Stimulation

Welcome to A Therapist Takes Her Own Advice. I’m Rebekah Shackney, and in this episode, I’m guiding you through a sleep meditation designed to gently activate your parasympathetic nervous system using slow bilateral stimulation—an approach that engages both sides of the brain to promote deep relaxation and rest.

For best results, listen with headphones as you settle into bed. Many find this practice helps them ease into a calmer state and fall asleep more easily.

Please Note: This meditation may not be suitable for those currently experiencing migraines, recent head trauma, or dissociative identity disorder, as it could potentially worsen symptoms. If you have any concerns, consult your healthcare provider before listening.

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