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Blending ancient Eastern wisdom & Western body-focused therapy so you can shine from the inside out.

11/24/2024

“Our first months of life are dedicated to getting to know our mother: her smell, taste, feel, and the look of her face. We gradually experience her ability to attune to us and soothe our distress as her presence becomes synonymous with safety. Our mothers and fathers shape our brains from the inside out in a dance of interacting instincts. For a human baby, survival doesn’t depend on how fast it can run, whether it can climb a tree, or if it can tell the difference between edible and poisonous mushrooms. Rather, we survive based on our abilities to detect the needs and intentions of those around us. For humans, other people are our primary environment. If we are successful in relationships, we will have food, shelter, protection, and children of our own. We get what we need through our interdependence with others. “

Taking care of earth, ourselves, and each others is our best medicine. Let’s use the wisdom of nature and her wisdom to guide us back to true health and healing! There’s no need for competition or every man for himself mentality. Nurturing all beings means we ALL win.

11/23/2024

✨ Meet Jordann Kian ✨

I’m an Ayurvedic Practitioner, psychotherapist, and yoga teacher passionate about helping women heal naturally. I blend the ancient wisdom of Ayurveda, yoga, and unconventional therapies to support your mind-body transformation. 🌿

Over the past decade, I’ve immersed myself in both Eastern and Western healing modalities. Professionally, I’ve had the privilege of working in grassroots non-profit settings, developing a program for at-risk Indigenous youth, and serving as the head of the social work department at our local hospital in Nelson, BC, where I specialized in acute medical and oncology social work. From trauma-informed yoga to clinical social work, I’ve worked with people from all walks of life, gaining invaluable experience in understanding the complexities of human health and healing.

In 2021, I graduated with my Master’s in Social Work, with clinical mentorship in family therapy under Catherine Williams. My research focused on yoga-based interventions in clinical social work practice—a powerful combination that reinforced my belief in integrative, holistic healing.

My own healing journey with Ayurveda and yoga led me to become a classically trained Ayurvedic Practitioner under my teacher and mentor Myra Lewin. I’m also studying Somatic Experiencing to deepen my understanding of body-focused therapy. 💫

Ayurveda isn’t just a holistic system of healing; it’s a lifestyle—and one that I live every day. Because of this, I know how to adapt this rich, time-tested science to fit the needs of a modern woman’s life. It’s an honor to share this transformative knowledge with you and support you toward vibrant health and well-being. 🌸

Book a consultation online at eastwestwellness.ca ✨

11/16/2024

My clients often ask me….”am I crazy?!” Or “is this normal?!” I answer saying “yes, we all are” and I ask them “what even is normal?”

I think it’s much easier to accept that parts of us are crazy, things can feel crazy, and life is one big circus. I think the better question to ask is how can I accept my current experience with crazy and have tea with it. I promise you that surrendering to what is the answer to almost all the sticky, ewwy gooey uncomfortable bits of life. And finally let’s ALL embrace the world and it’s craziness after all our bodies are the earth, and we are beautifully imperfect natural wonders.

Hi I’m Jordann, I’m an Ayurvedic practitioner, psychotherapist, & Yogini. 🪷💕 I offer in person/online women’s health counselling. Book a session or free discovery call with me at eastwestwellness.ca. EXTENDED HEALTH COVERAGE AVAILABLE

08/17/2024

If you’d like to receive a service of love and care that acknowledges ALL the wonderful bits that make you who you are, while getting right to the root of issue(s) that are keeping you from truly blossoming then let’s start working together. I’m not here to waste your precious time. I want you to recognize that you’ve got all the tools you need already inside you. Your body knows exactly how to heal…so let’s honour its wisdom and the wisdom of nature to support you in becoming the joyful being you are meant to be. You deserve it!

08/13/2024

Our suffering arises from the unseen, unfelt, resisted parts of our psyche. Each moment of our lives we can create the opportunity to deepen our connection with ourselves. One of the best vehicles is through our breath. Take pause this morning bringing in three deep and conscious breaths so you can begin to practice self-honesty, and reconnect to a wholeness within your being that will enable you to live with spontaneity, confidence, wisdom and love.

08/04/2024

When in service I throw this little nugget of wisdom out there often. Let’s face it, life is incredibly frustrating sometimes, but the sooner we feel into those moments, uncomfortable sensations, or heavy mood states the sooner they will pass. Your body and heart naturally want to be at ease, so trust in their innate wisdom, and trust in yourself that you have the capacity to be with whatever comes your way. Reaching for things outside of us is only a temporary fix (believe me I’ve been and and still can go there) and it won’t get us the results we ultimately want in the end which are inner peace and stillness.

08/02/2024

Leaving our identities behind can be much like leaving home for the very first time. Some of our identities are created inside the context of our initial environments. To deconstruct them, is where our power lies and where transformation can begin to happen. Be gentle and kind to yourself as you shed your old ways of being and remember that who we are is much more vast than the ideas of who we think we are.

04/26/2024

1) Take a seat. ...
2) Set a time limit. ...
3) Notice your body. ...
4) Feel your breath. ...
5) Notice when your mind has wandered. ...
6) Be kind to your wandering mind. ...
7) Close with kindness. ...

That’s it!

Meditation can be as short as seconds. Simply stopping and being in the present moment is a type of meditation that leads to more mindfulness. Meditation calms and cleanses my mind. It places me in the posture of “not knowing,” which opens up the willingness to be shown. Meditation gives me guidance that reveals where darkness, tension, pain, resentment, uncomfortable thoughts and emotions are still lingering. It offers the opportunity to name, locate and accept what feels real, but what may not necessarily be true. Meditation transforms self-doubt or critical voices into love and self-compassion.

04/15/2024

Some times we forget that we are meant to have seasons, moments, and times in our life where things completely fall apart around us. This is natural. Disintegration is part of the path to renewal and reintegration. Let yourself fall a part so you can have direct experience of what it means to grow new leaves.🍂 🍃

04/01/2024

One of my favourite teachers Michael Stone shared this reminder from his wise teacher. It’s very easy to start thinking that this path we are on is a linear one, but every moment in our life is an opportunity to wake up. Each time you greet a stranger with a smile or listen to your loved one speak with an embodied presence is an act of enlightenment. So be kind and patience with yourself as you awaken and recognize the basic goodness that resides within your heart. After all we are all spiritual beings having a human experience. Keep practicing and inspire others to do the same. ✨

03/02/2024

Aging and longevity are important health concerns in Ayurveda, as the practice emphasizes maintaining balance and well-being throughout the lifespan. The balance of the three doshas, Vata, Pitta, and Kapha, plays a crucial role in aging and longevity. We can be vibrant until the very end AND disease free.

03/01/2024

In our modern high-tech world, it’s become more challenging to follow a consistent self-care routine. To-do lists, work schedules, and finances have become front and center, with health and wellness on the back burner. Social media and cell phones give us instant access to anyone in the world at any time. These “distractions” make it more challenging to stay in balance, on a routine aligned with the natural rhythms of nature.

From an Ayurvedic perspective, following DINACHARYA (ideal daily routine), aligns us with nature’s rhythms each day. So, how do you realign your routine with the rhythms of nature? Implement the routine shared, beginning with what is easiest for your schedule to get on the right track. Over time, add more Ayurvedic rituals to your routine to promote optimal health! I offer guidance and support that is uniquely tailored to you, there’s no need to stress or struggle! 💜
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