You’ve done the therapy. Your body is still carrying it.

A weekly letter on somatic healing for eldest daughters, from a yoga therapist who understands. Plus first word on gatherings at Hilltop Sanctuary in Los Angeles.

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Every week, three things.

  1. One idea. How the body holds what the family handed you: the invisible labor of daughtering, the second-mother role, the boundaries that feel like betrayal.

  2. One practice. Five minutes, no mat, no special clothes. Something you can do in the car or at your desk.

  3. One invitation. What’s coming up at Hilltop, before anyone else hears about it.

Nothing to catch up on. Nothing to keep up with. Read it when you can.

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C-IAYT Certified Yoga Therapist

E-RYT 500

Founder, Hike to Yoga

Hear from Our Retreat Community

Hi Laurie!! Co-hosting with you was such a flowing and powerful experience! I felt so much alignment and joy watching everyone connect and shift during the day. You are a superhero in what you do! From yoga to hike to stopping to appreciate plant earth.. welcoming us in your beautiful venue. It was a special day to host with you!

-Nancy L.

Thank you for being such a gracious host and heartfelt leader. The Yoga in Nature was fabulous, even if I could not do all of the poses. No pressure, from anyone, just allowing peace. Laurie, You are an honest and empowering leader. I am so happy I was there. More to come…. I do hope you join one of my events as well in the future.

-Terese P.

What stayed with me most was the feeling of being supported by other women in such a genuine and grounded way. It was inspiring to witness strong, capable women in mutual support, openly sharing their stories and holding space for one another. It left me feeling more connected and reminded of the power of women uplifting other women in community with each other

-Megan M.

Knowing there is a group of women (and sanctuary) I can go to when I need to open up / share my thought or struggle. It feels good that as woman, we lift each other up and share tips in a safe setting so we can recharge when battery is low .

-Sing Y.

This is for you if…

  1. You were parenting before you were parented.

  2. You’ve read the books and learned the words, and your shoulders still haven’t gotten the message.

  3. You’re the one everyone calls, and nobody asks who you call.

  4. You don’t need another thing to do. You need permission to put something down.

If that sounds like you, you’re in the right place.

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Hi, I'm Laurie.

I’m an eldest daughter, a certified yoga therapist, and the founder of Selfcare Atelier. I was born in a refugee camp, and I learned early what it means to be the one who holds the family together.

My mother kept the lunar calendar. She never taught it to me, so I’m learning it now, and I’m bringing it into the work. I teach from Hilltop Sanctuary in Los Angeles, where we move slowly, breathe on purpose, and practice boundaries as small rebellions.

I write this letter to tell you what I’m learning and what I’m building.

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Coming up

Nov 7: Virtual gathering TBA!

Nov 21: Full Moon Somatic Selfcare at the Hilltop Sanctuary is brewing. Howling optional!

Jan 10, 2027: The Eldest Daughter Season begins. Founding enrollment opens Nov 8.

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