Terms of Service & Consent

The online studio is a subscription-based membership. The cost is $29.00/month or $348.00/year.

**If you register for the online studio you will be charged monthly or annually (depending on your subscription) until you cancel.

****Squarespace has recently changed their cancellation process- so if you’d like to cancel any time just contact me and I will do that through the back end. Refunds are not given.

Financial Statement: No one will be prohibited from the studio due to lack of funds. If $29.00/month is inaccessible for you let me know and I’ll work with you to find a rate that is doable!

Disclaimer: Although I am a mental health professional- this online studio is not mental health therapy and does not put us in a therapeutic relationship. I am not a doctor or physical therapist, and recommend you consult with your physical and mental care team before engaging in the Indwell Online Studio.

What this studio IS:

It is Trauma Informed: This means that everything is invitational. There is no “right” or “wrong” movement for you to do throughout the studio. While I will ofter specific postures and movements to stretch, strengthen, and move your body- I believe your body is the wisest thing about you so you can take or leave any offering at any time!

It offers a “shared authentic experience” (it is unedited on purpose!) There are moments of me burping (good ol’ parasympathetic activation!) mixing up right and left, and laughing. Why? because I believe that modeling being a body is necessary on our journey of being fuller, freer bodies. If I take out all the things that make me a body, that defeats the entire vision and intention for this studio!

This is intentionally a stripped down, minimalist, untidy studio…aka it is a studio without a lot of production or rigamarole: I want you to feel comfortable in your body, and I know often for myself when I’ve participated in highly produced online studios there is a feeling of pressure to “keep up” with the appearances of the teacher. You’ll learn pretty quickly that there is nothing to “keep up” with here- everything is invitational.

It is psycho-educational: While I believe that movement is so vital for our bodies, I think that conscious, intentional movement is even better! There are videos of me teaching about the mind-body connection, anatomy, trauma’s impact on the body and movement, and more! For those who like to nerd out there is a “teaching” section that is all about theory and education. For those who want to just move…you can ignore that section! All ideas are informed by years of learning, but are my own. You are not required or expected to agree with my teachings.

It is “living”: There will be fresh content added weekly!! While there are already some videos uploaded and ready for you to view, I’ll be sending out a weekly email to members announcing the new teachings and classes to partake in!

It is communal: As part of the online studio you’ll have access to quarterly live calls with me and the other members. There is also opportunity and potential for more live calls in the future!

It is striving for accessibility: I acknowledge that I am offering this studio as an able-bodied woman who is on a continual journey of working through internalized able-ism. It is my intention and commitment to host a space that honors various bodies, sizes, abilities, ages, and experience levels. I recognize that not all of the exercises and movements will feel good or work for all bodies. I am leading movements from my unique body and doing what feels good to me, while I will also strive to offer adjustments and modifications that help folks of various bodies. If you have any specific needs for your body I am always open to hear those. As I continue filming new classes each week will do my best to make them safe and accessible. All videos have the option of closed captioning. I also recognize this studio may not work for every body, and I am here to help you find a better fit for you if that is the case.

It is engaging individual bodies and collective bodies: This studio is unapologetically anti-racist, anti-sexist, and anti-all other forms of oppression. It is LGBTQ+ affirming. I recognize that based on our proximity to power and privilege we will feel exercises, breathwork, and movement differently. I teach from a continual commitment to my own individual liberation and freedom of movement that is not separate from collective liberation and emancipatory futures. I am continually learning and growing to be aware of my bias’ and unconscious conditionings, and this learning will come through in my teachings as I engage how systems of power and tyranny (IE: white supremacy, capitalism, and christian supremacy) are responsible for the severing of connection to our bodies that happens in the first place. Bullying, intimidation, dogma, harassment, or harmful behavior and comments will not be tolerated from any one at any time. If I witness something being said or done in a community call I will pause and call out the behavior. I do not have control of studio members outside of the studio space. While members are free to engage one another outside of the online studio- you are taking on full liability for any and all forms of communication outside of the community calls.

It is committed to privacy: While I cannot guarantee anyone's privacy on an electronic platform- I will do my best to ensure your privacy. As a member of this studio you are expected to honor the privacy of myself and every other studio member. You may not share personal, identifying information, photos, or videos of me or anyone else without their and/or my full, informed, enthusiastic consent. The studio is for studio members only. You will not share contents of the studio with anyone at any time for any reason. This respects the labor I have put into this container.

What the studio IS NOT:

It is not therapy, mental health counseling, or psychological care: While I am a licensed mental health counselor in the state of Washington- this studio is specifically for educational and experiential purposes. This does not replace mental health care, and participating in this studio does not put us in a therapeutic relationship. I encourage you to talk to a therapist and make use of local mental health services, if you are seeing a therapist I’d recommend you talking with them to see if this would be a good fit! If you are a current, past, or potential client- participating in this studio may put a risk to your confidentiality and privacy. By registering for the studio you are consenting to those risks and taking liability for any potential outcomes.

It is not medical advice or care (I am not a doctor!): While I have done extensive movement trainings via yoga and dance, and physiological training through becoming a Somatic Experiencing® Practitioner- I am not a doctor. I encourage you to talk to your doctor in advance of any physical activity. The studio does include some strenuous activities and stretches, and any time you are doing something new you’ll want to make sure it is good for your unique body.

It is not an end-all, be-all: One of my favorite phrases is “Nothing is a problem until it is the only solution.” This very much includes the somatic work I offer. While I personally am biased towards movement, and I believe deeply in Indwell movement, I don’t believe this studio is a one size fits all. I’d love for you to join this space, and if it doesn’t feel like the right fit for your body- great! I encourage you and cheer you on as you explore various forms of movement, resting, stretching, and strengthening that may resonate more with you.

It is not a magical pill: Sometimes when we move we can actually feel worse before we feel better. There are risks of injury, emotional triggers, financial burdens, and relational stressors that can arise with any movement and communal practice. By deciding to participate in the studio you are taking liability for any and all risks and potential harms as consequences of your movements and participation. You understand that everything is invitational, and you are not required to do any of the exercises, breathing techniques, meditations, teachings, etc. You are deciding to participate in this studio on your own without coercion.

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By registering you acknowledge and agree to the policy that there are no refunds given for purchases and payments you've made. You understand that by registering you will be paying monthly or annually to continue having access to the online studio. You can cancel your membership at any time and you will not be charged for the following month or year (depending on your subscription.)

Phew! That is a lot! Thank you for reading. This is vital to allow for your full, willing consent to participate in this container so that we can try to make sure this is a mutually beneficial experience.

Please don’t hesitate to reach out if you have any questions or concerns.

Group Agreements

(adapted from agreements of Embodied Social Justice Certificate)

The following are agreements that will be holding the container of our community. This group will be co-created by all of us!

• Make space for nuance. If you find yourself getting stuck in ruts of familiar thinking… see if you can allow yourself to “put your prefrontal cortex on a shelf” and listen to your gut. Take some time to take some deep breaths and return to your body. Let go of judgment or expectations and make room for curiosity. There is no “right” or “wrong” for this space- we are creating ways of being in multiplicity with ourselves and each other.

• Confidentiality. What others share in the group is private- for their own exploration and for the collective of the group. Don’t share any identifying information or personal stories of others in the group to anyone at any time. You are more than welcome (and encouraged) to share about your own personal experience in the group, but this is to be done without sharing any of the stories or information about anyone else in teh group.

• Consent. If you want to talk with someone from outside of the group time- ask if they are well with that. Respect their choice.

• Choice. Remember this group is optional, and your engagement is optional. Everything is an invitation! There are no expectations or demands. Listen to your body and what feels right to share or not share, and what feels right to engage or not engage. Consent is one of our embodied sexuality lanterns, and it is important in all areas of life. If you decide this group is too much, overwhelming, or just not the right time- your decision will always be honored and we can have a conversation about what next steps may look like for you.