It’s the command least likely ever to result in relaxation… wouldn’t it be nice, though? If you could, actually, relax on command? Such as when —
The Relaxation Masterclass
Take your self-care skills to the next level
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"Relax!"
It’s 3am and you’re wide awake, mind racing through your to-do list, and you’re already dreading how tired you’ll be tomorrow.
You’re not even half-way through your workday, and your shoulders are up around your ears, your jaw is clenched, and you realize you’ve been holding your breath. Again.
You are grimacing with pain, which seems to make it worse, but you don’t know what else to do.
Your kids are just being kids, but still: they are standing on your last nerve.
Everything feels like an interruption, and you don’t know where your joy went.
Maybe you’ve tried
Maybe you’ve tried counting to 10 (but still felt like screaming), productivity hacks to manage your workload (hello, new source of stress), meditation apps that made you feel like a failure, ibuprofen for the physical pain, and wine for the existential.
These might offer momentary relief, but they’re treating symptoms, not the root cause: a nervous system that’s forgotten how to downshift.
The good news? Relaxation is a skill that’s actually quick to learn, genuinely enjoyable to practice, and builds your confidence in your ability to handle whatever life throws at you. It works in real-time, in real life. Not just on a meditation cushion or in a spa, but in your car when the kids are bickering, at your desk when the deadline is looming, at 3am when your mind won’t shut off.
I discovered this when I learned relaxation techniques for natural childbirth. These skills didn’t just get me through labor without pain. They transformed – and continue to enhance – my daily life. They resolved my chronic back pain and reversed my depression when I was a young mom. They have helped me manage anxiety and sleep through the night again in menopause. Not only do they help me stay calm and present throughout even the fullest days, but the confidence of knowing I have the skills to re-center myself if needed is priceless.
The techniques were so life-changing that I spent eight years teaching them to over 200 expecting couples.
If it can work during childbirth, imagine what it can do for your Tuesday afternoon.
How Relaxation Helped Me
I remember so clearly the moment I realized the relaxation and breathing I used for birthing could help me in the rest of my life. I was driving in my car with my two kids in their car seats behind me, late as usual for an appointment, stressed about all the other things I was “behind” on, and feeling my back start to cramp up – from driving, I thought. But then the kids started to cry: first one, then the other. I felt helpless and trapped, which made my stress spike…and the pain in my back go from 2 to 10!
For the first time, I connected my back pain to stress. I remembered how relaxation and breathing took away the pain of childbirth and wondered, “Could they work now?” I decided to try them then and there. It couldn’t hurt, right?
To my amazement, I felt my back loosen, vertebra-by-vertebra, until the pain was completely gone. Not only that, I knew I had stumbled upon gold: something that could help me live not only pain-free but better, happier, and with more joy.
If it worked for me, it can work for you, too.
A breathing technique that calms your nervous system for hours and elevates your mood for the entire day.
Three instant relaxation techniques to use anytime, anywhere.
How to stop physical pain like headache, menstrual cramps, or backache, at the first twinge.
How to stop emotional spirals at the first turn.
A guided relaxation that shuts off thinking so you can sleep within minutes.
How to take a 20-min powernap that actually refreshes you – even when you’re exhausted.
You’ll also receive a bonus 20-minute guided relaxation recording in my voice. During our sessions, you’ll learn to associate my voice with deep relaxation. So this recording will become a powerful, anytime reset button – perfect for those 3am moments or stressful afternoons when you need to calm down fast.
The Result?
The confidence of knowing that you can handle whatever comes, even when stress threatens to overwhelm you, and a genuine inner calm that holds steady through the ups and downs.
How It Works
In two focused, live sessions on Zoom, you’ll learn by doing – I’ll teach each technique, and you’ll practice it immediately with personalized coaching. No theory-heavy lectures, just hands-on skill building you can use right away.
Can’t make it live? No problem. You’ll get recordings of both sessions plus written guides emailed the same day, so all the content is yours either way.
The complete two-session masterclass, recordings, written guides, and bonus relaxation recording: $79
Early bird discount: pay only $59 if you register by September 6!
FAQs
What if I can’t make the live class?
Try! It will be worth it. But no worries if you can’t: the calls will be recorded, and recordings and notes emailed to registered participants within 24-hours of class.
What if I've struggled with practicing relaxation in the past? How do I know it will work this time?
Most relaxation approaches only use half the tools available to you. Mindfulness focuses on the mind but can underestimate how much your body holds tension. Physical approaches like yoga help the body but don’t always teach you how to direct your nervous system with your mind. My approach uses both – which is why it works so much faster and more completely than what you’ve tried before.
How is this different from meditation apps?
Apps are great, but they’re one-size-fits-all, and you’re on your own. Here you get live coaching, personalized feedback, and techniques designed for real-life moments when you’re actually stressed.
What if I don't have time to practice?
You don’t have time not to practice. How much time do you give away by allowing the drag of an overactive mind and body on your already overloaded self? That said, these techniques are fast to learn, work fast, and are totally effective – once you experience them, you won’t feel the time, only the benefits.
I'm skeptical this will work for serious stress/anxiety/pain. Is this just fluff?
These techniques were actually designed for serious stuff: unmedicated childbirth! But I discovered they could be used for other intense pains, both physical (like chronic back pain) and emotional (depression). I believe in them because they work.
What if I'm not good at this kind of thing?
That’s exactly why I teach it live with coaching. Most people get it within minutes, and I’ll help you troubleshoot until it clicks – even outside of class time! I want you to succeed.
About Me
I discovered the power of relaxation techniques when I gave birth for the first time in 2002. They inspired me to become a birth educator and doula, teaching over 200 couples to stay calm through one of life’s most intense experiences. What started as childbirth preparation became my go-to, my universal remedy, for everything from chronic back pain to depression to the daily demands of raising kids while managing frequent military moves and single parenting during my husband’s deployments.
I’ve worn many hats throughout my life – Naval Intelligence officer, English teacher, stay-at-home mom, business owner – so I understand firsthand how overwhelming life can feel when you’re juggling multiple roles and responsibilities. And yet, when people meet me, they often confess to being struck by my calm – these techniques are the foundation of that calm. If I can cultivate it, anyone can. That’s why I offer this class.
I’m now a Certified Wayfinder Master Coach and Wayfinder Life Coach Training instructor, living in Omaha with the people who inspire my work: my husband of 30 years and our mostly grown, nearly flown daughter and son.
Questions?
Just hit the button, and I’m happy to reply.
You deserve to feel calm in your own life. You deserve to sleep through the night, move through your days without greater ease, and respond to stress from a place of calm rather than reactivity. Your centered, confident self is waiting for you. Let’s meet her together on September 12th.
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