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July 2, 2025 31 mins

Yoga instructor, sound healer, and Thai bodywork practitioner Nicole Kim understands that life's just messy sometimes, and that messiness affects someone's ability to think clearly, embrace emotions, and stay present. 

If you’ve been feeling disconnected, stuck in stress mode, or craving an alternative way to heal, this week's Hero Highlight offers insights from previous conversations with Nicole on how somatic practices can help you become more grounded, focused, and at peace in your body.


 What You Will Learn

  • [00:07:06] How to distinguish between different styles of hot yoga and choose what’s right for you.
  • [00:08:07] Why regulating your energy affects everyone around you—from kids to coworkers.
  • [00:09:34] Tips for starting a yoga practice safely, even if you're new or nervous.
  • [00:11:03] What sound healing is, and how it supports deep nervous system regulation.
  • [00:13:23] How sound baths create an altered state of calm between sleep and wakefulness.
  • [00:14:11] Why in-person sound healing creates a more powerful energetic shift than digital experiences.
  • [00:16:41] The health benefits of Thai bodywork for pain relief, flexibility, and relaxation.
  • [00:20:48] How Thai bodywork supports impactful recovery for common sports injuries and chronic pain sufferers.
  • [00:23:21] What it really means to “let go” and how non-attachment supports emotional release.
  • [00:26:32] A simple self-regulation practice for processing triggers and becoming more present.

Resources Mentioned

  • The Body Keeps the Score by Bessel van der Kolk (Book)

 Want to Hear More from Hero Nicole? Check Out These Episodes!

  • Yoga and Our Path to Peak Pose
  • Find Serenity through Sound Healing
  • Releasing Physical and Emotional Tension with Thai Bodywork
  • Learning to Be (and Feel) Present


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