Descend To Rise

Descend into the darkness of the womb to Rise Above fear, shame, unworthiness, and uncertainty.

Imagine...

You are feeling a new sense of who you are. You feel empowered, clear on your goals, strong in your boundaries, fired up about your passions, and confident in your abilities to create the life you desire. You feel supported by your community of sisters, and you always have a non-judgemental listening ear. When you are struggling or celebrating, there's a group of women who are there to support you and cheer you on. You know that your secrets are safe, as the space is confidential and trust-worthy. You feel deeply nourished by your community, and can't wait until we meet in person for a yoga and womb wellness retreat! You have realized you are not alone, and that there are so many other women out there just like you, who want more from life, to feel connected to themselves and the universe. Who feel there is a greater mission at hand that we must fulfil. You have healed your relationship with your womb, and are so excited to express the freedom it has brought you.

We are divine, powerful, sexy, creative women.

We descend together.

We Rise Above together.

HiHiHi, I'm Emily!

Here's a bit of my story of how the Rise Above Sisterhood came to be. At the age of 17 I self diagnosed myself with genital warts and completely shut down the idea of love for 4 years. During this time I did not receive an STI test but instead became very promiscuous and abused drugs and alcohol regularly. My first ever yoga class in 2012 changed the trajectory of my life. I fell in love with the practice and took my first trip to India in 2013 to study Ashtanga Yoga at Himalaya Yoga Valley in Goa.

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Before I left for Teacher Training, I knew I had to face my fears and speak my truth. I finally had an STI test and found out I did not have genital warts. This was mind blowing to me, and truly taught me how much our thoughts create our reality. The following year I was diagnosed with HPV, the virus that causes genital warts, although my only symptom was abnormal cells on my cervix. For 8 years I struggled with varying degrees of cervical dysplasia and HPV, and for the past 3 have gone down a deep cervical healing journey. I advocate for STI stigma because I believe that no one should feel the way I used to feel. Although have been diagnosed with HSV through a blood test in 2018, I have never experienced an outbreak of herpes, and am passionate about sharing different experiences with the herpes simplex virus to shed light on stigma and stereotypes.

When I first started yoga, I heard about the yamas and niyamas in different classes. “What is the yoga sutras?” I wondered. I became curious. “How could I incorporate more kindness towards myself?” Ahimsa, the first yama or moral conduct -is Non-harming. I stopped drinking alcohol, I started hanging out with different people. I connected more with people at yoga, and began to shed the layers of protection I put onto myself to keep myself safe. Not knowing at the time, it is our birthright to feel safe and secure in our own body. I now feel more connected to my body than ever before.

Thanks to my teachers, Denell Barbara, from Cervical Wellness, for guiding my first connection to my cervix. To Kara Michelle for helping me to reframe my mindset and release the limits within that were keeping me stuck, you have taught me we truly are limitless beings. Thank you to my midwives, who delivered my son at home in the birth pool in January 2021, I feel so grateful for this experience. And to my doula, who was in my corner every step of the way, I love you! To Kevin and Lara Brightside... I do not know how to express my gratitude for you, you made this all happen in a tangible and realistic way. I’m grateful for the dozens of people who have reached out either online or in person about support around an STI diagnosis, and for feeling safe to trust me in that. You inspire me to move forward to continue this work and prove to me that it is needed in the world.

It is time to Rise Above fear and shame around STI’s, sexual and gynaecological trauma, and a disconnection from the womb or pelvis. Women have been held back from experiencing true self love and acceptance, awareness of our body, trust in our ability, and expression of clear strong boundaries for far too long.

I know how it feels to be in a place where I am not receiving the necessary support from my current community and medical system.

This is why I’ve created the Rise Above Sisterhood.

The Rise Above Sisterhood is a container of safety for women to come together

Enter The Sisterhood

The Rise Above Sisterhood is a container of safety for women to come together to share difficult truths, release the weight of silence and stigma, and receive support and knowledge of self by rooting deeply into the womb. By speaking our truth within a space of like minded women we help to heal from the womb up to become the happiest, healthiest, fullest versions of ourselves. The Sisterhood is a safe space to share your truth without the need to hide or change because of fear of rejection or perfectionism. By learning to navigate the beliefs and confidence that are necessary to follow your dreams, take aligned action, and stand up for your body and soul, you must fully embody the version of yourself you wish to be in one, three, five years down the road. This is where change happens. This is where we get to fully be ourselves. This space is safe. This is the Rise Above Sisterhood.

What to expect in the Rise Above Sisterhood:

Tools to increase awareness of body and to help know what your needs and desires really are

A supportive and confidential sisterhood to share your truth and keep you accountable

A safe space to build confidence in yourself and your abilities

Practices to enhance feelings of self love and worthiness

Tools to tap into your creativity by tuning into your womb, lower belly and chakra system

Practices to uncover the layers of yourself to become who you truly are and heal your womb

How to feel safe in your body to express your true desires

ENTER THE RISE ABOVE SISTERHOOD

Enter The Sisterhood

Testimonials

Having 3 women on my side who could relate to different issues with the womb and be doing the same as work for me was incredible. The amount of accountability of zoom calls and chatting with one another made a real difference with my seeking support and choosing Emily to teach us as an aspiring yoga teacher, was a game changer. I would recommend any woman to seek out Emily for yoga practice and her programs too, if you do the work they will change your life for the better.

Lacey Dawn, Womb Healing Yoga Program

I learned so much about myself and what I am capable of and will continue to use what she has taught me in my daily life. Another wonderful aspect to the course is the sisterhood that was built between myself and the other participants. Being open and honest about my womb was a scary thought, but the accepting and warm environment Emily creates made it easy to open up. The yoga practice was always something I could look forward to and left me in a relaxed state by the end of the session, which lead perfectly into meditation.

Katelyn Avilus, Womb Healing Yoga Program

What you get when you enter...

Opening Commitment to Self Ritual

One Hour Bi-Weekly Coaching/Connection Calls

Monthly Pre-Recorded Yoga and Meditation Practice Focused on the Womb

Sisters Only Monthly Newsletter

Discount on Events and Retreats

"Within the Rise Above Sisterhood, I will guide you through an all levels yoga and meditation practice to connect deeply to your womb/pelvis, become clear and aligned with your intentions to move forward, and feel amazing and confident in your body!"