EAST MEETS WEST
“Journey into Ahimsa”
What you can expect from this workshop…
A deep dive into Ahimsa (non-harm) as both a philosophy and a lived experience.
The integration of yogic wisdom and modern neuroscience to uncover barriers to practicing non-harm in daily life.
Guided asana, breathwork, and discussion to explore the role of nervous system regulation in cultivating compassion.
Insights into how early conditioning, stress responses, and habitual patterns impact our ability to practice non-harm.
Practical tools and techniques to shift towards a more embodied and sustainable approach to Ahimsa.
Brenda Lee Gauthier
(she/her) LSCW LCDC SEP RYT
Brenda Gauthier is a breathwork facilitator and licensed clinical therapist specializing in recovery from developmental trauma, addiction, and ADHD. Her transformative experience with breathwork led her to integrate nervous system regulation, Somatic Experiencing, TRE, and Yoga into her therapeutic approach, helping clients heal through a holistic mind-body lens.
Meet The Team
Gioconda Parker
(she/her) ERYT-500, SEP, MTP
Gioconda has been practicing and teaching yoga for over 25 years, and is still learning something new every day. Her enthusiasm for the practice is contagious and her dedication to yoga comes through in every class. Whether you are flowing in her artfully sequenced vinyasa classes, or moving through the layers in yin, her guidance and support keep you resourced, steady and focused. In addition to decades of yoga training, she holds a Master's Degree in Transpersonal Psychology and is a Somatic Experiencing Practitioner.
What we offer…
A unique blend of Eastern wisdom and Western therapeutic approaches for deep exploration and transformation.
Extensive expertise in yoga, somatic healing, psychology, and trauma recovery to support an integrative healing experience.
A bridge between ancient yogic teachings and modern neuroscience, making philosophy a lived and embodied practice.
A practical, nervous system-informed approach to the Yamas, helping participants apply these principles in daily life.
A holistic path to self-awareness, integrity, and conscious living through embodied practice and meaningful discussion.
Event Info
Sunday, March 30, 2025
2:00 pm to 5:00pm
Dharma Yoga Studio
3317 Manor Rd
Austin, TX 78723
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Journey to Ahimsa
Where Ancient Wisdom Meets Modern Well Being…
Sunday | March 30, 2025 | 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Location: Dharma Yoga Studio
Explore the yogic principle of Ahimsa (non-violence/loving kindness) through its roots in Eastern philosophy and sacred texts. We'll begin by studying Ahimsa as the first Yama, uncovering its profound meanings and applications across traditions. Then, we'll bridge to Western neuroscience to examine how our nervous system influences our capacity for compassion and non-violence. Learn practical techniques to regulate your nervous system, identify personal barriers to practicing Ahimsa, and develop sustainable strategies for embodying non-violence in daily life. Through discussion, meditation, and somatic practices, discover how cultivating inner peace creates ripples of positive change in our relationships and communities.
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