I was not sure what to expect but knew I needed to regain focus/vision to forge ahead in my PhD program.
The theme I went in with was a need for balance in my life, and Gretchen totally facilitated my ability to clearly see what I need to do to accomplish this balance in all areas.
- Pam R.
Gretchen Lakshmi
Survivor, Self-Healer, and Trauma Recovery Guide
I'm Gretchen, and my journey through trauma, healing, and self-discovery has shaped my life's mission: to guide others on their paths to recovery and transformation. My expertise spans a variety of trauma-based healing modalities, including mindfulness practices, trauma recovery yoga, and energy healing.
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Having walked my own path of healing, I know firsthand the profound impact of these practices.
In 2015, I made the brave decision to leave an abusive relationship, taking two young children with me. With over a decade of experience navigating intimate partner violence, betrayal trauma, and complex co-parenting dynamics, I bring deep empathy and understanding to my work.
Today, I use the insights and tools that helped me heal to support others through The Healing Project and Underground Moves. My clients have shared stories of their own powerful transformations, finding self-acceptance, compassion, and empowerment along the way.
If you're ready to deepen into your own healing journey, I'm here to guide you with compassion, wisdom, and unwavering support.
Congratulations to Underground Moves for the well-deserved recognition from DomesticShelters.Org as the recipient of the 2024 Outstanding Multi-Agency Partnership Award.
Underground Moves is more than just an employee assistance program—it's a lifeline created by survivors, for survivors.
Professional Training
Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR)
Dr. Jon Kabat-Zinn at UMASS Medical Center
Healing Trauma Through Yoga
Center for Trauma and Embodiment
Trauma Recovery: Techniques and Perspectives from the Yoga Tradition
Embodied Philosophy
Adverse Childhood Experiences Study (ACES) Training
Parkside Psychological Associates
Yoga Teachers Master Summit
Yoga International
Certifications
200-hr YTT
Sampoorna Hatha Yoga
Yoga Alliance approved yoga teacher training with Sri Guru Leela Mata at the Peaceful Valley Ashram.
150-hr YTT
Kundalini Prenatal Yoga
Yoga Alliance approved pre- and postnatal yoga teacher training as taught by Gurmukh Kaur Khalsa.
Level III
Usui Reiki Master
Licensed Reiki Master Teacher (LRMT) approved program by the International Center for Reiki Training.
Education
2019
Allegheny College
BA in Environmental Studies and Art & the Environment
🎧 More About Gretchen
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