Logo Reveal! + Breathwork, Launch Discounts & More!
- darcyvalverdeyoga
- Mar 5
- 8 min read
Updated: Mar 10
May 31, 2024
Welcome to our first official Heart Space Center Newsletter
Greetings, Explorers (that's what we call our community of people - that's you!) -
Thank you for being here! We want to give you an idea of what you're in for with our newsletters, so we're laying it out here for you. Feel free to jump ahead to what excites you most or enjoy perusing the full edition in it's entirety!
What to expect from our Newsletters
The Heart Space Center Newsletter is brought to you by Founder, D'Arcy Valverde, and rooted in our mission, which is to create a safe and nurturing environment for individuals to explore their inner Selves through an approach that encompasses holistically mind, body, and spirit.
The newsletter is intended to offer that safe, nurturing environment via authentic content to help support you on your journey. Whether you're working with us, independently, or with other teachers and healers, we hope you enjoy this space we've created with you in mind.
Take a peak at what we'll cover in today's newsletter:
Logo Reveal!
June Chakra-Based Somatic Breathwork Journeys infused with Reiki Healing & Massage - two this month!
Brain Candy
What we're reading
What we're listening to
Move with us!
NEW Monthly donation-based virtual yoga
In-person group yoga offerings
The Socials
Without further adieu, let's step into The Heart Space Center✨
WE couldn't be more excited to share our official logo with you (check it out👆🏼).
The idea was inspired by my amazing sister. As she explained the concept of flowers growing out of an anatomical heart, I KNEW that was our logo.
Our logo illustrates what happens at The Heart Space Center. When we have that safe, nurturing space, a compassionate human to help hold it, and opportunity to utilize various tools to explore our Inner Selves, we start to see all that is possible.
The artwork in our logo expresses this perfectly. Wildflowers growing out of the human heart - asking us, what is possible? Beauty. Growth. Abundance. The sky is the limit.
And it's all right there, inside.
Thank you for being here, and for diving into The Heart Space Center with us!
Friend, Reiki Healer, and Massage Therapist, Hannah Craft, of LightBody Massage, has teamed up with The Heart Space Center to offer this special collaborative experience!
We had a lovely time co-creating this experience at the NEW Ananda Yoga Space in Garden City in April, that we're offering two more in the Treasure Valley in June:
Friday, June 7, 6:30pm-8:30pm
Sunday, June 23, 1pm-3pm
Every breathwork journey experience we create and offer is different, depending on the season and what we're feeling called to create and share. And of course, each individuals' experience with breathwork varies from session to session. So if you've breathed with us before, come join us again...you never know what magic could unfold from your breathwork journey!
The benefits of this breathwork
Somatic Breathwork can aid the body to release physical "stuckness" such as tension, stress, emotions, trauma. The three-part breathwork we will be facilitating in these sessions can help with a myriad of items from chronic pain and immune function to anxiety, depression and stress, and insomnia. This practice can help us tap into our creativity, and gives us the ability to access more of our "feel good" hormones which can benefit us holistically; from our physical and mental health to our overall spiritual wellbeing.
David Goggins' Can’t Hurt Me is an autobiography that begins by going into detail about his traumatic childhood; and it’s heavy. Be prepared to dive into some heartbreak and potential shock.
The book progresses into a story of resilience. It shows us what is possible if we pour our heart and soul into something.
As a former ultra marathoner and someone who has worked hard to breakthrough a type-a mindset and a slightly OCD fitness regimen, it was sometimes difficult to read about what Goggins puts his body through between his Navy SEALs training to Ultra training, and more.
And, he also shares many poignant points about human potential! He has a 40% rule; the concept that most humans typically get to 40% of their full potential, and at that point it’s painful enough that we “tap out”. So he tapped INTO what can be achieved once we move passed that discomfort at the 40% threshold…then what’s possible? Similarly in our yoga asana (movement) practice, we often talk about playing with your edges. ALWAYS listening to the body, but having an awareness of, “is there space to go deeper into this shape?”. Goggins taps into the awareness of our own human potential with his 40% rule.
If you can make it safely through his childhood at the beginning, aren’t offended by his plethora of f-bombs, can read between the lines for those juicy nuggets (because there are many) and not get caught up in Goggins obsessive tendencies (he admits they’re not the healthiest) then this is a book that may leave you feeling inspired and motivated to keep on whatever path it is that you’re on…with dedication and heart!
I for one have been inspired to lace up my running shoes more frequently after diving into this book and it feels so.damn.GOOD. to be hitting the trails again! And, my practices have also taught me to listen to my body, so I’m hitting the trails today in a capacity that works for me, today. No more ultras in my near future - and that’s okay!
The Ten Laws podcast with East Forest has been a favorite of ours for YEARS!
We’re sharing about it now because in the most recent episode to-date East Forest shares that he’s taking a break from his podcast after five or six years of putting out regular episodes!
It’s super commendable to hear such a talented artist, thought leader in spiritual and journey space “realms”, and a dear teacher of mine, to be listening to his own needs, and stepping back from one of his projects to focus on some other super exciting things he’s cooking up. Talk about walking the walk!
All this to say, now is a great opportunity to check out ALL the evergreen content he’s put out. Check it out now so you can be ready and fresh to see what’s new when he comes back to the podcast…which sounds like it may be the Fall 🙏🏼
In the Ten Laws podcast he has thoughtful conversations with “creatives, thought leaders, musicians, researchers, dreamers and more” and they always leave us feeling insightful, curious, and satiated.
I highly recommend catching up on this podcast while we await whatever is coming next from this amazing creator. And also - check out his music. If you love Ram Dass (if you’re on our newsletter list, chances are, you may love Ram Dass 🥰) you’ll likely enjoy his Ram Dass album, too.
Global
The newest specialty group within the Love Serve Remember Foundation’s Ram Dass Fellowship. Explorer’s Club launched in April and will be hosting monthly virtual satsang (sacred community) gatherings focused around conversations on psychedelics, consciousness, spirituality, science, and creativity. We attended the May gathering and it was fantastic - highly recommend!
International Yoga Day 🧘🏽♂️
On December 11, 2014 the United Nations proclaimed June 21 as International Yoga Day. It’s intention is to raise awareness about the benefits of practicing yoga. Learn more about International Yoga Day here - and even more, here! If you’re in Boise, come practice Hot Vinyasa Flow with me at True North Yoga this International Yoga Day (more on this in the “Move with Us” section, below!).
Local
Boise Trails Challenge 🚵🏻♂️🥾🏃🏽♀️
An annual Boise tradition our family adopted during COVID when we were getting outdoors even more. The Boise Trails Challenge offers specific trails to complete within a month (beginning at midnight on June 20). Winners get prizes, but the biggest prize in our eyes is the opportunity to explore new trails in this beautiful place we live and just get out and rewild in nature a bit more🌻You have to register to participate, and registration is open now - check it out! Hope to see you on the trails, Boiseans❤️
Hanuman’s Heart: The Essence of Bhakti and Service - the first-ever retreat at the Neem Karoli Baba Ashram in Taos, NM 📿
A first-time opportunity to spend time in this sacred space with notable and inspiring teachers leading kirtan and discussion on selfless service deepening relationship with God. The June 7-9 retreat is sold out, and, there is a wait list in case you’re around Taos, you may want to jump on it! And if you miss this one, word on the street is that they may offer similar retreats at the Ashram in the future, so stay tuned✨
As we gear up to launch our website, we’re excited to offer a 15% pre-website-launch discount to current and future Explorers (again, that’s YOU!).✨
Whether your next Heart Space Center investment is an individual session or a package, you’ll receive 15% off. Just mention “pre-website-launch discount” when you reach out to book!
The Heart Space Center Explorers journey with us in various ways; through:
Yoga Asana (movement)
Somatic Experiencing
Yoga Nidra (“yogic sleep”)
Somatic Breathwork Journey Space
Our Signature Embodied Creativity Retreat
Custom-made retreats special for your groups’ intentions and needs
If you have questions about a specific service, would like to book a consultation or invest in a session, please email us at info@theheartspacecenter.org.
NEW Monthly Virtual Donation-Based Yoga
The last Wednesday of the month at:
5:15pm PST/6:15pm MST/7:15pm CST/8:15pm EST
As this is NEW be prepared for some evolution as this offering unfolds.
The intention in offering virtual, donation-based yoga is to allow more folks to join from anywhere, and to share practices we’re feeling called to offer in that moment in time. This could be a yin and yoga nidra practice (ie: very juicy and restorative), or it could be a powerful vinyasa practice (ie: strength, cardio…but always with plenty of grounding to begin and end!).
We will likely send a notification to registrants at least 24 hours in advance regarding the intended vibe/practice will be, so folks can plan accordingly.
Regardless of what’s offered, we make effort to offer variations so that the practice is accessible to most everyone.
To reserve your spot for our Wednesday, June 26 offering, please email info@theheartspacecenter.org, subject, “June Donation-Based Virtual Yoga” and you’ll receive the Zoom link and any pertinent details you’ll need (likely including a special playlist to enjoy during your practice!).
Weekly in-person yoga offerings:
Sundays:
7pm-8:15pm Yin & Yoga Nidra at Studio Lotus Yoga Downtown
Mondays:
12pm-1pm Vinyasa at Ananda Yoga Space
5:30pm-6:30pm Vinyasa at True North Yoga
Tuesdays:
5:30pm-6:30pm Power Flow at Ananda Yoga Space
Thursdays:
12pm-1pm Bhakti Flow at Studio Lotus Yoga Downtown
SURPRISE!
A couple more regular weekly classes coming into the mix…to be announced SOON!
Extra June Classes:
Vinyasa at True North Yoga
Tuesday, June 4, 7am-8am
Soulful Flow at Studio Lotus Yoga Downtown
Wednesday, June 5, 12pm-1pm
Yin & Yoga Nidra at Ananda Yoga Space
Wednesday, June 5, 7pm-8:15pm
Vinyasa at True North Yoga
Thursday, June 6, 7am-8am
Donation-based yoga in the park with True North Yoga at Camelsback Park (by the tennis courts!)
Wednesday, June 19, 5:30pm-6:30pm
Hot Vinyasa at True North Yoga
Friday, June 21, 4pm-5pm
This is on International Yoga Day, so let’s move together to celebrate the holiday!
Hot True North Flow at True North yoga
Monday, June 24, 7pm-8pm
Wednesday, June 26, 7pm-8pm
Hot Vinyasa at True North Yoga
Friday, June 28, 4pm-5pm
We don’t do a TON on social as of yet, but we do share a bit here and there.
For now, our FB and IG are still under these handles/links, and this is where The Heart Space Center will eventually live within FB and IG . So, if we’re not yet connected on social, feel free to follow us now and you’ll be a part of the full social transition into The Heart Space Center!❤️
Dear Explorer,
Thank you for joining me in this journey as the seed that was once The Heart Space Center is now taking root. I’m so glad you’re here❤️
I hope you’ve found this first installment of our newsletter fun, inspiring, and a tool that may support you as you unfold and surrender into your journey.
May you be safe, happy, and healthy.
May you be filled with loving kindness.
May you be peaceful and filled with joy.
With love and gratitude,
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