Una joven madre utiliza Instagram como plataforma para inspirar a gente que sufre de problemas como depresión, ansiedad y trastorno por estrés postraumático, luego de que ella misma lograra superar todos esto, además de sobrevivir a una violación y casi perder a un hijo.

Se trata de Heidi Williams, quien ha logrado salir adelante gracias al yoga, y ahora busca a inspirar a otros que están pasando por situaciones similares que ella.

In the last 36 hours after several big articles were written about me and the work I am doing, my Instagram account more than doubled, my support group has exploded. And I have been flooded with emails and messages asking for help, advice and interviews. After a mini break down of not feeling good enough or qualified, here is what I have learned… You don't need a degree, a certificate or letters after your name to understand human pain and suffering, you need a heart. This world doesn't need more intelect. We need more compassion. Hearts that feel. Hearts that understand. Hearts that lift up and hold the broken hearts while they heal. Because they will heal. We were made to heal. And with enough people willing to answer the call of their heart- to heal humanities broke one- we will heal the world. If you are feeling the call, email me. I have heart work for you to do. ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤ Photo: @kariannphoto

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Según contó a la revista especializada Mantra Yoga+Health, “cuando mi bebé tenía 6 meses, lo vi morir. Su cuerpo dejó de funcionar. Yo vi aterrorizada cómo lentamente respiró por última vez, se puso gris y cayó rígido en los brazos de mi esposo. Algo pasa contigo cuando aceptas la horrible verdad de que alguien a quien amas más que a la vida misma, se ha ido. Y yo lo sentí (…) Ese evento traumático me cambió para siempre y fue el comienzo de graves episodios de trastorno de estrés postraumático, depresión masiva, intentos de suicidio y ansiedad constante”.

“Fue en ese infierno que encontré al yoga y la armonía. El yoga me llevó de vuelta a un lugar seguro. Un lugar de paz y autoaceptación (…) Yo pude superar mis problemas psicológicos, y ahora dedico mi vida y carrera a ayudar a otros a atravesar el proceso de autocuración”, explicó.

The definition of Insanity is doing the same thing over and over and expecting different results.- Anonymous Who is ready for an EMOTIONAL DETOX?? Starting this Sunday I am hosting my very first 7 DAY EMOTIONAL CLEANSE. During this Cleanse we will be… 1 Identifying  Triggers, self-destructive behavior and false belief systems that have kept you from experiencing the inner strength, peace and happiness you know is inside of you, but seemed buried under trauma or over all a heaviness you cant seem to identify. 2. Challenging, Dismantling and Eradicating the false belief beliefs keeping you stuck in a downward spiral 3. Establishing a new belief system based on your peace and truth.  I will be including Meditations, Yoga, Exercise, Nutrition, Essential Oils, Teas and any other tool that have been my go-to's during my  own healing journey. You can particitpate at whatever level works for you, but I will say, the more you show up, the more results you will get. I will be taking you through a very similar proccess to the one I went through when I cleared my own PTSD trigger. This proccess can be incredibly transformative if you allow it to transform you. With that, I cannot wait to spend the whole week clearing emotional space with you!!! xoxoxoxoxo  See you Sunday!! click the link in bio to join us as we detox our emotions and open ourselves up to new found peace, health and happiness PHOTO WIZARD: @kariannphoto Pants: @flexilexi_fitness

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Así, utiliza su experiencia para dar clases de yoga especialmente dedicadas a superar depresión, ansiedad y otros problemas psicológicos.

Y también ha usado su cuenta en Instagram para mostrar en fotografías sus poses de yoga, a modo de inspirar a otros a practicar la disciplina para superar sus traumas, o simplemente traerles armonía al ver la paz que emiten. Cada imagen va a acompañada de un pequeño texto inspiracional que ella escribe personalmente.

Cabe mencionar que el bebé de Heidi finalmente se salvó de morir y hoy es un niño sano, y además la mujer y su esposo tienen otro hijo de casi 8 meses de edad.

Probably the most AWKWARD bump picture ever. Sometimes you win. Sometimes you lose. I lost this round. 😂 Anyway…. When it comes to mental or emotional breakdowns,  I've got quite the history. There are MANY circumstances that can bring them on.  Some you can't control.  But some you can. So tomorrow for #thewarriorwithin I'm going to give you 2 things to think about and rule out when that anxiety,  depression or just plain freak out starts happening. There are a lot more than 2 that we could talk about,  but these are the most common for me and there simply isn't enough room to talk about all of them here. 1. Are you hungry? Omg. I don't know how many times I have looked back at a moment I lost control and realized I hadn't eaten recently.  My blood sugars were low and I'm hypoglycemic.  Put a little stress on my plate during those low blood sugar hours and you've got a full on wild beast on your hands.  Complete with gnashing of teeth. 2. Are you tired? Here's what it comes down to.. When I get enough sleep,  I'm charming,  sweet and cheerful.  When I don't,  I'm a b*tch. Enough said. Next time you feel the meltdown coming on,  check to see whether one of these 2 factors are contributing to it.  You may be surprised at how much they can affect you. ***Also…. For those wondering about my blog,  I have exciting news!!! It has been getting a make over for the last couple weeks and will be relaunching soon!!! With LOTS of REALLY EXCITING things to offer.  I can't wait to share them with you! Xoxoxo

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I screwed up. I fumbled. I failed. Now what? I've spent a good portion of my life making mistakes. A lot of them. a lot of small ones and a lot of big ones. It just happened to me yesterday. It sucks. Big time. Especially when they are public and in front of the people I love most. But you know what- It's not pride that will make you show up the next day. It's self-forgiveness. It's not my duty that keeps me going, its my love. It's my passion. It's the fact that I know what it feels like to question your sanity. I know what it feels like to contemplate suicide. I know what it feels like to be in so much pain, you do anything (including hurting those you love most) to numb it. I know what it feels like when your "i'm just tired" really means "i'm ready to give up." I know. But I also know what it feels like to find yourself again. I know what peace feels like after spending years without it. I know what what living- truly living feels like after having been dead inside. I know what laughing and playing feels like after having forgotten how to even smile. I know what it feels like to say "I'm doing good. Really good" and mean it. Becoming emotionally healthy and stable is an art. I'm not perfecting my emotions, I'm dancing with them. And if you want, i cant teach you how to dance too… And that includes learning to forgive and love yourself and others.

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It isn't until about 2/3 of the way up the mountain that the clouds and fog appear. Making the path feel menacing and hard to see. This isn't necessarily a sign to give up and turn around. It's an opportunity to rely on your guide. To get familiar with their voice, their touch. It's a chance to realize where you are at- you are near the top. To know that your goal, your peak, your view of all your hard work is literally around the corner. And that your guide will lead you through the mist to your dream. So it is with with the mental emotional and spiritual mountains we are climbing. Learning to hear and trust the voice of your inner guide is essential for mountain climbing. And if you do, you can be assured that on the other side of that darkness is the most brilliant and breath taking view you have ever laid your eyes on. Keep going. Keep trusting. And let your inner voice guide you to your paradise. Photo wizard: @kariannphoto

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"Perfectionism is a serial killer of happiness" -Brene Brown Sometimes we talk about being a "perfectionist" as being a great thing. We talk about it in job interviews like our biggest problem is that we are really just "too good" at things. But by definition a perfectionist is someone who is only satisfied with perfection. It doesn't mean you're perfect… It means you'll never be willing to take risks, or even try, for fear that you wont be good enough. It means that you'll never be able to fully enjoy the people around you, because they wont be good enough. When you are only satisfied once perfection is achieved, you forfeit enjoying the beauty of growth, the beauty of nature, the beauty of the human condition in general. And to me there is nothing more beautiful in life than that. Photo magic: @kariannphoto Flower crown: @thefauxbouquets Hair: @styled_by_carolynn

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And sometimes that wave of depression comes even when you eat pomegranates and sunshine for breakfast… Yesterday,  not a cloud in sight.  Today, it's drizzling. I feel it in everything I touch. Things silas did yesterday that made me smile and laugh aren't even penetrating today.  I can't remember how it feels to laugh. Even though it's only been 24 hrs…. It sounds dramatic.  It's not really.  I guess it's the opposite.  Not enough feeling. Not enough drama.  Just nothing. This happens when enough stresses pile up. It's usually the precursor to anxiety and ptsd attacks.  They always hit when my system isn't functioning properly. But not this time. Instead of ignoring it and trying to function normally while sinking into the pit of despair,  I will meditate. Not to feel happy. But to feel grace. Happiness is not meant to be found in depression. It won't carry you through the darkness. But grace will. Love will. Every time.

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People often talk about learning to "dance in the rain." but they never teach how to live in it. They romanticize this metaphor of suffering.  Like if you pour enough sparkly paint on it, it will somehow be beautiful and enjoyable even. But these tend to be the people who are not facing major loss. Or chronic illness- mental or physical. Marianne Williamson once said "I am all for telling someone to pull themselves up from their bootstraps…If they have boots!" She was referring to the horrific deep poverty seen around the world. Depression, anxiety, ptsd, and other mental illnesses are the emotional equivalent to physical deep poverty. When you struggle with a mental illness of any kind, you are struggling struggling with emotional poverty. Pulling yourself out isn't an option when you don't have enough emotional strength or stability to rely on………… Talking about this In the support group today. Join through the link in bio.

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NEGATIVE BEHAVIOR DOES NOT SHOW YOU YOUR "EVIL" OR "BAD" PARTS. IT SHOWS YOUR WOUNDS. No one is inherently evil. In fact, we are inherently good. Every single human being started as an innocent, pure little baby. Buddhists call it bodhichitta. Christians call it the light of Christ. Atheist call it their conscience. It doesn't matter what you call it. Everyone has it. You are born with it and you can't get rid of it. No one was born with a natural darkness. When someone is lashing out in anger, it's not because they are an ass hole. it's because they are in pain. Something has pressed on their emotional would and they are reacting to pain. When a child is wounded, we don't scold them. We comfort them. We love them. We offer healing….. Talking about this In the Facebook support group today.

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THOUGH BROKEN IS WHAT WE FEEL, IT IS NOT WHO WE ARE. We are inherently loving and lovable. It's not something we have to learn, it's actually something we have to UNLEARN. We've been taught how to fight and shame and degrade ourselves. But we've never been taught how do the one thing that comes most natural to us… To love ourselves. To honor ourselves. To heal our ourselves of the broken ideas we think define us. Take a look at yourself. You're the most complex creation of the universe. And so am i. You have unlimited potential. And so do I. You have magic in your DNA that comes from your divine ancestry. And so do I. You can believe in yourself and so can I. Photo magic by: @kariannphoto Outfit by: @aloyoga

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