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Somatic therapist & yoga educator since 2000, Islena Faircrest is a trauma-informed Internal Family Systems (IFS) trained practitioner and interpersonal somatic attachment therapist. She facilitates learning secure relational connection, repairing attachment injury, and helping individuals & families in their healing journey towards empowered living. She's a mother of two young adults. She's a former doula and prenatal educator. And for 24 years she's taught yoga, teacher trainings, retreats and workshops throughout the US, Canada, Australia, and Costa Rica.

"She is a truly gifted teacher/coach."

Alissa Martin

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A person is practicing yoga in a warrior pose on a wooden platform by the beach, under a canopy structure. The background includes a large white tent and the sun is shining through a cloudy sky.
A person is practicing yoga in a warrior pose on a wooden platform by the beach, under a canopy structure. The background includes a large white tent and the sun is shining through a cloudy sky.

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A person is paddleboarding on a serene body of water surrounded by lush greenery and trees. The clear water reflects the bright sky, and a single orange paddle rests on the board. In the distance, mountains can be seen.
A person is paddleboarding on a serene body of water surrounded by lush greenery and trees. The clear water reflects the bright sky, and a single orange paddle rests on the board. In the distance, mountains can be seen.
A person paddleboarding on calm water during a serene sunrise, with mountains in the distance and a bright sun low in the sky, creating a peaceful and tranquil scene.
A person paddleboarding on calm water during a serene sunrise, with mountains in the distance and a bright sun low in the sky, creating a peaceful and tranquil scene.
A person is performing a yoga pose in an outdoor setting by a flowing river. The individual is in a graceful backbend with one arm extended toward the ground. They are dressed in a black top and burgundy leggings. The background includes greenery and the gentle movement of water over rocks.
A person is performing a yoga pose in an outdoor setting by a flowing river. The individual is in a graceful backbend with one arm extended toward the ground. They are dressed in a black top and burgundy leggings. The background includes greenery and the gentle movement of water over rocks.
Three people are practicing yoga by a river, standing on rocks in a tree pose with their hands in the air. They are surrounded by a natural landscape with mountains and greenery in the background.
Three people are practicing yoga by a river, standing on rocks in a tree pose with their hands in the air. They are surrounded by a natural landscape with mountains and greenery in the background.
A serene beach scene captures a person paddleboarding on calm ocean waters. In the background, a small sailboat is visible under a sky filled with scattered clouds and shades of blue. A distant shoreline with low-rise buildings and a hill adds depth to the tranquil setting.
A serene beach scene captures a person paddleboarding on calm ocean waters. In the background, a small sailboat is visible under a sky filled with scattered clouds and shades of blue. A distant shoreline with low-rise buildings and a hill adds depth to the tranquil setting.
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