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From Jaw Tension to Deep Release: How Revive Changed My Body and Mind
"I was fed up with carrying constant tension in my body and knew I needed different tools to help create a daily practice of release. I primarily wanted specific tools to free up over a decade of carrying so much emotion/tension in my jaw which then transferred to my hips and legs. This was my first somatic program. I've only done one or two other programs which were related to nervous system regulation. Although I already have a deep awareness of my body because of past heal
aimeetakaya
17 hours ago2 min read


EP118: A Holistic Approach to Baby Sleep with Aleni Katsinis
What if everything you've been told about baby sleep is backwards? In this week’s episode, Aimee welcomes infant and toddler sleep specialist Aleni Katsinis to challenge Western sleep culture and reveal a more instinctual, connection-based approach to helping your child rest. From co-sleeping to understanding what babies really need at night, this episode will transform how you think about sleep—not just for your child, but for yourself. They take us through: —How sleep train
aimeetakaya
Feb 547 min read


EP117: How Togetherness Unlocks Your Intuitive Authority with Elysia Skye
What if the digital connections we've built during years of isolation are actually preparing us for something deeper? Aimee and intuitive coach Elysia Skye explore why embodied presence matters now, how wounds become curriculum, water's lessons on forgiveness, and why gathering—physically, energetically, and intentionally—opens portals to collective brilliance. This episode weaves together energy work, Oracle wisdom, and lived experience to reveal how coming back into the fl
aimeetakaya
Jan 2250 min read


EP116: Parenting Strong-Willed & Spicy Kids
Does your child push every boundary, question every rule, and seem immune to traditional parenting strategies? Parent coach Mary Van Geffen returns to discuss "spicy ones"—the intense, strong-willed children (about 20% of kids) who feel everything deeply and need a radically different approach. She shares why these passionate trailblazers require a radically different kind of support and how adults can shift from control and correction to attunement and regulation. Mary tak
aimeetakaya
Jan 1032 min read


Ep115 - Unlocking Your Body's Natural Healing Response with TRE
What if the key to releasing decades of tension wasn't about trying harder, but about getting out of your own way? Physiotherapist and TRE Australia founder Richmond Heath reveals how your body already knows how to heal itself through spontaneous tremoring, the same natural mechanism animals use daily, but humans have learned to suppress. He explores the profound intelligence behind involuntary movement and how somatic techniques like TRE access the body’s reflexive respons
ilagosajoan
Nov 21, 202545 min read


EP114: Healing Chronic Pain Beyond the Physical
When someone says "it's all in your head," they're dismissing real pain, but what if we could reclaim that phrase as empowering instead? Physical therapist and author Stacey Roberts joins the conversation to explore the hidden layers of chronic pain, revealing why conventional approaches often fall short and how a holistic, personalized view can finally bring relief. This episode bridges the gap between physical symptoms and emotional experience, offering hope for anyone wh
aimeetakaya
Nov 6, 202519 min read


It’s Me and Not Me: The Paradox of Embodied Healing
It’s me and it’s not me. It’s the water and it’s not the water. It’s the modality and my unique soul configuration. I am blessed with offering serious, potent and REAL neurophysiologically shifting modalities into the world. AND It is my unique essence, lineage and life path that have brought me to this moment, where I can choose to channel the presence needed for profound healing to occur. I am mistaken to completely identify with my success. And I am mistaken to deny the tr
aimeetakaya
Nov 2, 20252 min read


Ep113: Owning Sexuality and Leadership with Bekah Slider
What happens when you refuse to compartmentalize your sexuality from your leadership? In this week’s episode, confidence coach and motivational speaker Becca Slider shares her journey from conservative Christian pastor to embodied leader who unapologetically integrates sexuality with purpose. This episode challenges the toxic cultural narrative that women must choose between being respected and being sexual, and offers a roadmap for reclaiming the power that comes from full-
aimeetakaya
Oct 23, 202547 min read


Ep112: Body Neutrality and Confidence with Chronic Illness
Have you ever thought about what happens when chronic illness or disability intersects with body image, confidence, and building a successful life? In this week’s episode, certified body image coach Lacey Nagar Ammerman shares her deeply personal journey of navigating muscular dystrophy while building a thriving business and meaningful relationships. Lacey takes us through: - Why body neutrality is a more achievable and sustainable goal than body positivity for people with
aimeetakaya
Oct 9, 202533 min read


EP: 168 Unlearning tension: how to actually let your body relax with Aimee Takaya
You know that tension in your neck right now?Or that tightness in your stomach you’ve grown so used to that you barely notice it anymore?...
aimeetakaya
Oct 8, 20252 min read
Watsu in Paradise (Part Two)
Water is our first home. And when we return to water, we remember a deep part of ourselves. During my trip to Moorea in French Polynesia,...
aimeetakaya
Oct 4, 20252 min read
Watsu training in Paradise. (Part one)
I feel so lucky to become part of the global water family of Watsu as I work my way towards Practitioner status. Thank you to Carlos (...
aimeetakaya
Oct 2, 20252 min read


Coming Home to My Body: A Journey of Somatic Self-Love
Being in my body. It's still not easy for me. And it's also easier than ever before. It's a lifelong relationship with sensation,...
aimeetakaya
Sep 30, 20251 min read
What Is Your Body Still Holding Onto?
Yesterday, I worked with a new client during their very first somatic session. As part of my intake process, I asked if they had ever...
aimeetakaya
Sep 29, 20253 min read


EP111 - Your Body Says No: How Unexpressed Emotions Block Abundance
What if the secret to experiencing more wealth, love, and pleasure isn't about acquiring more, but about expanding your nervous system's capacity to actually hold and feel what you already have? In this week’s episode, trauma-informed somatic coach Danelle Gallo joins Aimee to explore how our bodies hold unexpressed emotions, and what happens when we finally give ourselves permission to feel it all. Danelle takes us through: - The connection between nervous system capacity a
aimeetakaya
Sep 26, 202547 min read


EP110 - Breath as a Portal: How Conscious Breathing Unlocks the Body’s Innate Intelligence
Have you ever thought about what happens when you can't hold onto those magical flow states? In this week’s episode, Aimee sits down with Leo Marrs, a breath advocate, and entrepreneur to explore why we slip out of creative flow and what both sides of this human spectrum teach us. This conversation will definitely shift how you think about the inevitable ebb and flow of consciousness. Leo takes us through: - Why breath awareness works 100% of the time as a portal to presenc
aimeetakaya
Sep 12, 202529 min read


EP109- How to Find Your Truth & Develop Discernment with Jennifer Spor
Everyone talks about “speaking your truth,” but how do you actually know what your truth is? This week, Aimee sits down with spiritual mentor and author Jennifer Spor to speak about the art of discerning authentic inner knowing from external programming. Together, they explore the physical experience of truth—how it feels in the body, how to build unshakable discernment, and why embodied wisdom is essential in today’s world Jennifer takes us through: - How to recognize when y
aimeetakaya
Sep 1, 202537 min read


EP108- Choosing to Live: Overcoming Depression with Jensen Cummings
What does it take to reinvent yourself when the world, and your identity, shift beneath your feet? In this week's episode, Aimee sits down with her cousin Jensen Cummings, a fifth-generation chef turned entrepreneur and podcaster, for a raw conversation about his journey from severe depression and burnout to healing through plant medicine and somatic practices. Jensen shares how he's redefining success, learning to find worth beyond performance, and discovering meaning in "
aimeetakaya
Aug 16, 202548 min read


If you have TMJ, jaw tension, facial tension (resting bitch face) or neck pain- read this post by my friend and client
" you wouldn't be able to tell at all just from looking at me, what kinda intense nazi-level enforcement was happening below the surface....
aimeetakaya
Aug 5, 20252 min read
Live Session Summary: What Is Hanna Somatic Education & How I Offer It
In this live, I shared an overview of Hanna Somatic Education , a powerful neuromuscular release technique designed to help the body...
aimeetakaya
Aug 5, 20251 min read
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