From Movement Junkie to Expansive Love

Hi, I’m Paleena, And for the last two decades, I've been known as The Movement Junkie.

A junkie is a person who gets an unusual amount of pleasure from, or has an unusual amount of interest in, something. And for me, movement—in all its forms—has not just been a pleasure; it saved my life.

From my first time on a horse at nine months old to competing in rodeo, snowboarding, and Motocross, I’ve spent my life playing and finding my balance through physical movement. My hobbies are traveling, biking, skateboarding, art of all kinds, and surfing! I am curious, adventurous, and view life as a journey to be embraced.

The Foundation: When Pushing Was My Practice

For years, I used my body and movement unconsciously as a fierce, competitive tool to push past the discomfort of feeling. The truth is, this aggressive drive was born out of survival mode—movement was an unconscious defense mechanism I used to safely be in my body. It was a rewarding way of life, yet not sustainable.

This autopilot pursuit of my physical strengths eventually became exhaustive. I pushed too hard, leading to what I now call strengths overdone—the point where mastery devolves into imbalance and dis-ease because you stopped listening to the deeper intelligence within.

I later recognized this same disconnect everywhere, even in traditional astrology: we learn our chart with our mind, but we have no idea how to feel or truly live those cosmic energies in our body.

The Transformation: The Movement of Love

My own dis-ease led me to my body’s wisdom. I realized I could stop using movement as a drug or a fix, and instead use it as a vehicle for a deeper, loving relationship with myself. This internal dive—into Somatic therapy, nervous system regulation, holistic wellness, and true nourishment—was the genesis of my embodied wisdom.

I’ve been studying and teaching mindful movement since 2005. Now, after decades in the industry, I am experiencing the most profound transformation of my life: a pivot from focusing on the physical movement that saved me, to guiding others to the movement of Expansive Love within themselves. This shift is the cornerstone of my evolved business.

This is the evolution of my work and my ultimate offering:

Embodied Astrology: Forging the GOLD MIND

I believe true transformation happens when we stop separating our mind from our inner wisdom. Embodied Astrology is the practice of integrating your cosmic map—not as an intellectual concept, but as a living, breathing experience within the nervous system.

The process of forging your GOLD MIND is supported by a holistic toolkit that addresses the body, mind, and spirit. My practice utilizes a powerful blend of modalities including:

• Somatics and Nervous System Regulation

• Yoga Therapy and Mindful Movement

• Holistic Nutrition

• Life Coaching/Mentoring

• Meditation and Breathwork

Your personal story (Astrology) is the Mind, and your physical body is the Gold. Together, through Embodied Astrology, we learn to connect the two to forge your GOLD MIND—a life where your purpose is not just known, but felt and lived with unshakeable balance, presence, and Expansive Love.

The Movement Junkie gave me the tools to build the foundation; and the wisdom of my GOLD MIND allows me to show you how to build the temple.

I remain a curious student and leader of Mind, Body, and Heart Integration and promise to continue on this journey, sharing my explorations openly and honestly with you. We are not meant to ride life’s waves alone. I believe with my entire being we are stronger together.