Sol Ascend by Kelly Merryman Turner

Sol Ascend by Kelly Merryman Turner Movement and Energy Medicine

08/02/2026

We are conditioned to believe that strength is force or that power has to be loud or aggressive.

But my bowls have taught me an alternative way.

Strike a bowl too hard and the sound distorts— jarring, harsh, tense, fleeting. Approach it with grounded, gentle grace and the resonance becomes deep, beautiful and travels incredibly far.

That’s not a metaphor. That’s physics. And it’s the same principle that lives inside your body.

When we remain in hard and fast survival states, we distort. We burn out. We force. But when we allow ourselves to slow down and soften, the resonance within us deepens. Our energy stops leaking and starts flowing authentically.

Choosing to soften and open in a world that demands constant defense isn’t a weakness. It’s an act of profound courage. It’s the ultimate reclamation of your energy.

Your peace is your power. And a regulated nervous system is, and always will be, the most powerful instrument you own.

Where in your life has softness asked for more courage than force ever did?

Save and listen when you need a boost of gentle power, clarity and strength ✨🎧

08/02/2026

We are conditioned to believe that strength is force or power has to be loud or aggressive.

But my bowls have taught me an alternative way.

Strike a bowl too hard and the sound distorts— jarring, harsh, tense, fleeting. Approach it with soft and gentle grace, give it space, and the resonance becomes deep, beautiful and travels incredibly far.

That’s not a metaphor. That’s physics. And it’s the same principle that lives inside your body.

When we remain in hard and fast survival states, we distort. We burn out. We force. But when we allow ourselves to slow down and soften, the resonance within us deepens. Our energy stops leaking and starts flowing authentically.

Choosing to soften and open in a world that demands constant defense isn’t a weakness. It’s an act of profound courage. It’s the ultimate reclamation of your energy.

Your peace is your power. And a regulated nervous system is, and always will be, the most powerful instrument you own.

Where in your life has softness asked for more courage than force ever did?

Here’s what we know from years of holding space for women: the moment a woman finally gives herself permission to slow d...
08/01/2026

Here’s what we know from years of holding space for women: the moment a woman finally gives herself permission to slow down and receive— something in her reawakens.

She remembers who she truly is…

Beneath the roles she plays and masks she wears…
Free of the weight she carries…
Without the noise of the world telling her who to be.

Something in her softens and releases.

She becomes lighter. Her glow returns.

She falls in love with herself and her life again.

This is our intention for you at The Beauty & Balance Retreat.

Born from years of our own healing and facilitation and guided by the energy of the Libra New Moon, this will be a once in a lifetime experience. ✨♎️

Swipe through and see if it’s speaking to you.

The Beauty & Balance Retreat
Ojai, California
October 8–11, 2026

Comment RETREAT for details or visit www.sol-ascend.com

07/24/2026

It was a beauty-ful honor to bring sound healing to the team at Rare Beauty by Selena Gomez in the middle of a busy week!

Witnessing the shift that takes place in a corporate sound bath always reminds me of the power of meditation and productive rest, especially in our work environments. Even a brief, mindful pause to reset and recharge allows us to show up better for ourselves and everyone around us.

When we let the nervous system exhale, stress releases, perspective shifts and focus returns. Ideas and communication flow easier. We stop reacting and start responding— from a fuller cup instead of a depleted one.

And teams don’t always need to retreat off-site to reset and find solutions. It doesn’t have to be complicated or fancy. Sometimes the best resets happen in the middle of a weekday afternoon, right from the community kitchen.

If you’d love to bring sound healing, meditation, yoga or Reiki to your team, I’d love to hear from you. DM me visit www.sol-ascend.com ✨

07/09/2026

We grow with grace. ✨🌱

Have you tried this? Tell me in the comments 🤍

You’ve been craving something you can’t quite find in your busy day-to-day…More than just rest…Connection.Wholeness.Aliv...
07/07/2026

You’ve been craving something you can’t quite find in your busy day-to-day…

More than just rest…

Connection.
Wholeness.
Aliveness.

A return…

To the parts of you that got quiet under the weight of routine and responsibility.

To the woman you are when no one needs anything from you.

Perhaps you can already feel a new version of you waiting to be revealed. More alive, more radiant, more you than you’ve felt in a long time.

We created this retreat for you.

✦ Swipe to see what four days can do. ✦

The magic doesn’t begin in Ojai… it begins the moment you say yes. ✨

Book today at www.sol-ascend.com/ojairetreat or send us a message to learn more.

Many of us arrive on the mat with a nervous system bracing for the next threat— even if that threat is just a work email...
07/05/2026

Many of us arrive on the mat with a nervous system bracing for the next threat— even if that threat is just a work email, a text or the news. Yin asks us to be still and surrender. But it’s not always easy for your nervous system to let go on command. It needs a bridge.

Intentionally layered somatic tools can make all the difference in a Yin practice that feels nourishing and transformative or uncomfortable and frustrating.

Here are 3 of my favorite somatic tools I layer into my classes and my own practice to help the nervous system soften into safety:

The 2-Part Somatic Breath

😮‍💨 Take a slow inhale into the belly, then fill the chest, followed by a long, slow exhale or an audible sigh.

Extending your exhale immediately activates the parasympathetic nervous system (your body’s rest and digest mode). This is the shift that takes you from simply lying in a pose to soften into it.

Humming

🎵 Your own vocal resonance is incredibly healing. Humming creates an internal physical vibration that directly stimulates the vagus nerve— the highway of communication between your brain and your body. Several rounds of humming even while driving or feeling anxious can help soothe the nervous system.

Chanting

🕉️ I love using OM or VAM which is the seed sound of the sacral chakra— the energetic center of fluidity, emotion, and release. Chanting sends deep, grounding vibrations through the body. It also establishes a long, controlled exhale like a breath practice signaling deep safety to your nervous system.

When we combine somatic tools with the holding of yin poses, we target the body’s deep connective tissue called the fascia. As the nervous system feels safe, the fascia can finally soften, releasing physical bracing patterns, tension, pain and anxiety.

Experience the shift with me Unplug

Somatic Yin Yoga with Reiki Healing
Sundays at 4:30pm

DM to be my guest for the first time! 🤍

I used to hide in the back row of yoga classes to avoid looking at myself in the mirror.I was hyper-critical whenever I ...
06/23/2026

I used to hide in the back row of yoga classes to avoid looking at myself in the mirror.

I was hyper-critical whenever I saw myself speaking on camera or in photos. I would procrastinate, delay, or completely avoid creating content, knowing it would inevitably spiral into a perfectionism shame storm.

Cycles of paralysis mixed with hard-won growth were exhausting.

When I finally stopped looking away from the parts of me I had deemed unworthy or “not enough,” and actually began to see myself, everything began to shift in a big way.

It started to feel good to let myself be seen. My nervous system relaxed. Speaking on camera, in public and to people I didn’t know got easier. I stopped worrying so much about what people were thinking of me and focused on how I could best serve.

By embracing the messy, imperfect parts, the rest of me finally had permission to speak and be seen.

A powerful sense of freedom and self-love comes when you finally break free from your own harsh judgment.

How would it feel to show yourself the same compassion, kindness, and acceptance you give others?

If you’ve been hiding in the back row of your own life, this is your invitation to step to the front. Look at yourself. See the magic there. And let the world see it, too. 🪞✨

06/19/2026

There is a difference between playing sound bowls and facilitating healing.

It’s an intuitive art and a lot of science, skill and intention.

It’s about understanding how specific musical intervals and chords elicit distinct emotions and physical sensations in the body. It’s about knowing how to gently build and titrate the energy to create powerful soundscapes that move energy.

By shifting your brainwaves into deep theta states, we bypass the analytical mind and enter the subconscious. This is where healing magic happens and you can safely release stored trauma, rewrite old stories, and reprogram limiting beliefs.

I don’t just play the bowls. I help you remember that you are your own greatest healer.

✨Comment SOUND below and I’ll send you my free 9 minute Safe in Sound Nervous System Reset.

And if you feel the call to learn the art and science of sound healing, join me in Sound Healing Certification & Business Mentorship where I am so excited to be returning as a mentor this fall.

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