Exploration of Inner Space!

When we explore inner space, we begin to realize that we exist in all places and at all times. That is what I love about the notion of exploring who we are. The closer we get to our own spirit core, the easier we find it to understand and incorporate our external experiences.

When I work with clients using guided visualization, they find space to explore experiences, and find parts of themselves represented in inner landscapes both real and imagined. When it is time to come back to the present moment, the energy of self must then get pulled back into the body and present time, almost like a fishing net being reeled back in from the ocean.

So where is inner space if it's not inside our bodies? I believe that although our bodies appear solid, they are permeable, and are interacting on many planes of life, not just the physical. All of our experiences affect us, our communities, our planet, and beyond, as we grow together in an understanding of our reason for being.

When we take time to explore our own feelings, experiences, fears, personal stories and themes, we honor and affirm our own innate intelligence. We begin to recognize our own significance and ability to live as we choose, and to take responsibility for our life path. This results in closer and happier relationships, freedom of expression of the true self, comfort with one's life and body, as well as a sense of richness in one's daily experience.

When we realize that we exist in all times and places, we begin to recognize our own ability to create richness as we simultaneously experience the creation of our lives.

I believe this is why we are here and what we are meant to be doing. I welcome you to come explore with me!

Successful Photo Session

A big thanks to my husband Roberto for helping me take some fantastic personal shots for my website. We should be able to go live in just a day or two now.

I still have this hilarious image of us in my head, him with a wooden stool held high over his head (for me to sit on), me with my red and blue blazers - still on their hangers - held above my head like flags, as we waded through nearly waist high grass on my parents' property. We had to walk through the creek both ways on our way up to the woods, and came back with our legs covered in scratches from the wild roses and blackberries. I even gave my arms and legs a Tecnu bath after we returned from our adventure, as one of our photo spots was right near a bunch of poison ivy. I laughed when I saw the look of discomfort on my face in those particular photos. I was leaning in one direction away from the poison ivy, and in the other direction to avoid getting a cedar branch in my eye! It seemed so appropriate though, after all I've been through in the last 19 months, that the journey to a personal portrait be challenging. Just as the decision to go off the beaten path in my own life has been.

Almost Ready to Publish yourinnerspace.com!

Wow! This has been a long time coming. I am so excited to finally be publishing my website! For those of you finding me in these beginning stages of the journey, my name is Kyla and I am a life coach. I am also the founder of Inner Space, which is a life coaching practice. I intend for Inner Space to have a life of its own, as it grows into what will be a larger family of coaches/practitioners, and clients. This work is so important. We can all support each other and realize the universal desire to explore one's experience on an individual, community, and global  level.

Let me tell you a little about myself. I have studied art since the age of 5. I love singing and dancing. I volunteered in Upstate NY as an Americorps volunteer and taught environmental education for 2 years. I attended college both in the States and abroad in Mexico, and have a BA degree from Virginia Commonwealth University. I taught Spanish to children for 2 years at a small private school. I have also taught storytelling and watercolors. I have been a practicing life coach since May 2010.

I believe in the importance of inner exploration and finding ones own answers. I believe in learning to listen to one's self. We can strengthen our inner selves, to the point of feeling strong and confident in who we are and what we are doing.

I just want to take a moment and thank all of the people that have made it possible for me to succeed in launching my practice, my clients, my friends and guides. I owe so much to Charlotte James, Elizabeth and David Farrell, Beth Neville, Heather Hightower, Dara Parker & Diana Eichles, Kirby Moore, Helene V. Ramos, Emetchi, and Dr. Gelburd. Thanks to Mike Craig, Dara Parker, and Aerian Oesch for helping with my website. Sue-Ryn Hildenbrand-Burns, Ryan McArdle, and Heathir Brown for inspiring me. My parents & sisters, my husband Roberto, son Bear, and many more! I feel so blessed to be supported by you all. Thank you for pushing me forward!