Think we are living in uncertain times? The truth is: we always have been. The idea of certainty is an illusion created by a mind that refuses to accept the ever-changing nature of our universe. The very fact that we are embodied in this three-dimensional reality means that only one thing in life is certain – change.

How can we better navigate constant change and the stresses of disease, catastrophe, violence, emotional and physical trauma, loss, or the anxiety of daily living? By looking within. By realizing that we are extraordinarily resilient beings who can, at any moment, tap into the vast intelligence of a nervous system that has evolved and survived for over six million years. 

Unmuzzle Your Power Animal™ is an integral embodiment system that will help you tap into your body's own ancient and innate resiliency. You will learn practices that will strengthen you physically, mentally, and emotionally. You will attune yourself with the language of your own body, learn methods for processing emotions, engage in exercise consciously, physically and bio-energetically, and discover how to harness the power of your mind.

UNRESTRICTED MOVEMENT

Emotional energy is a vital and powerful force that is meant to move through the body, not held inside. Unfortunately, our restrictive cultural conditioning and behavioral patterns and habits can get in the way of the natural expression and flow of emotional energy through the nervous system. The Latin root for the word emotion (emovere) means “to move out,” and our practices provide a powerful and fun way to discharge emotional energy through:

• Bioenergetic release exercises

• Unstructured movement and intonation

RESISTANCE MOVEMENT

Just as trees adapt to survive passing storms by strengthening their roots and branches, our bodies need regulated periods of physical stress to strengthen their structures, organs, and immune systems. We are designed and engineered to labor. Creating internal heat is one of the best ways to ensure physical, mental, and emotional resiliency. Instead of using your body like a machine, let us teach you to consciously engage with your entire energy field through an integrated approach. Our practices show you how to enhance your training through:

• Breathwork

• Mental, emotional, and biofield engagement

LENGTHENING MOVEMENT

Our bodies are much more responsive to our mental and emotional states than most of us realize. The stress of trauma, anxiety, depression, repetitive movement, and lack of movement will almost immediately register in the body as contraction. By extending the spaces in between joints and stretching our muscles, ligaments, and fascia, we allow our structural system to “breathe.” We also encourage the healthy flow of vital energy and the discharge of stored emotional energy. Our practices help you access the healing wisdom of your body through:

• Mobility exercises

• Trauma-informed yoga

Wondering how all of this works together? If you want to radically transform the way you respond mentally and emotionally to stress, we recommend investing in yourself one to three hours each day, depending on how deep you want to go with the practices. (Breaking it up into smaller sessions is perfectly fine.) Your results depend on your commitment to yourself.

We will provide you with a morning routine that will prime your body and your mind for having the most efficient day possible. Forget needing coffee to wake up. We will show you how to use your body's natural biorhythms to your advantage and start to see the first hour of your day as the most important one for determining your success. 

We guide you through emotional processing techniques to remain in a constant state of flow and not be overtaken by trapped emotional energy. Using fun and natural movements, you can activate your body's trauma-resolution mechanism to remain present and engaged, regardless of the circumstances.***

We guide you through conscious workout techniques to help you process complex and heavy emotions. These integrated practices allow you to use your mental and energetic fields to manifest the life you want.
You will simultaneously be enhancing the power of your mind and your capacity to regulate your nervous system while also training your body.

We explore proven ways to optimize your performance in all areas of life. The events happening in the world today call for the most efficient and expedient methods for resolving trauma and becoming fully embodied. Our discussion topics include plant medicines, modern psychedelics, biohacking, nutrition, and neuroscience.

*** Please be aware that many of the practices outlined in this program are meant to dislodge and process emotions that might have been stored in your system. Unfortunately, we are not able to personally assist participants during catharsis. If you are concerned that engaging in such practices might stir up a traumatic response, we highly advise you to consult with a trauma therapist before signing up. Check the About page to meet some of our collaborators.

ALEJANDRO VILLEGAS

Alejandro is an initiate of ancient Peruvian shamanic lineages. He integrates self-regulation practices, subconscious reprogramming, weight training, and shamanic ceremonies into contemporary healing systems.

He is a Co-Founder of FirstMemory, a diverse collaborative of professionals dedicated to the integrative and holistic treatment of personal and collective trauma. He leads groups and individuals through deep trauma healing and empowerment processes. In a visionary state, he was guided to develop this daily practice program as a way to recover from a serious chronic illness and deep grief while in solitude.

DESIREE LEE BYBEE

Desiree is an intuitive and a carrier of several ancient Peruvian shamanic lineages. Her shamanic ceremonial work is complemented by nutrition, weight training, and self-regulation coaching. She is passionate about physical, mental, and emotional sovereignty.

She is a Co-Founder of FirstMemory where she leads shamanic ceremonies for individuals and groups to process and heal developmental and acute trauma, land and home energetic clearings, despachos (meditative gratitude offerings), and coaching for emotional processing and mental reprogramming.