Rhythm is the universal language of all living things, and the foundation for well-being. As we get to know our internal and environmental rhythms, we develop a deep sense of support and we access an innate inner stability. Disharmony or cacophony leads to dysfunction, disconnection and disease. Whereas harmony and coherence leads to the emergent magic that is what it is to be alive.
I invite you to consider that everything can be understood in rhythms. When two contrasting complements, or opposites in a rhythmic relationship, combine together in a balanced dance, something emerges that was not there before. The relationship changes both participants. In this way, rather than 1 + 1 = 2, it’s as though 1 + 1 = 3, because there are two parts that come together and create a third property that stands on its own. A rhythm. And when we combine rhythms within rhythms within rhythms, we have a recipe complex enough to touch what it is to be alive.
Imagine for a moment, a drum beat baseline. A simple sound that repeats at a predictable and consistent interval. From that steady foundation, incomes some percussion, aligned to the first rhythm yet with its own unique sound that has a relational rhythm that complements the drum. Then the introduction of another layer, as the bass guitar begins to add its unique contribution. Perhaps a melodic piano begins to play, a cello chimes in, and any number of other types of instruments or sounds. The emergence of a unique symphony vibrates through your eardrums and dances with your flesh.
While we are all impacted by environmental and biological rhythms, we also each have our own unique rhythm. The organs and systems of our body vibrate and move through cycles of activation and regulation as rhythms that, ideally, unite and work together. To be in-tune, coherent, harmonic, in flow, "of sound health," or in resonance, are all descriptions of a similar concept or state of being: to be aligned with the internal and external rhythms that create the emergence of this moment as it is.
There is support, direction and collaboration available when we tune into rhythm.
Consider what kind of sounds you would be noticing if all the rhythms that impact you were playing a completely different tune. The noise of the cacophony would require so much effort to drown out or to simply bare. When our rhythms are out of sync, creating noise rather than a sweet melody, we need to slow down, re-focus on one sound or instrument or rhythm to re-set a foundation. From there, the support of one foundational rhythm gives all other rhythms something to cohere to. One instrument at a time, one layer at a time, one habit at a time, one breath at a time. Re-alignment takes place until the entire unit comes back to be in “sound health.”
When we understand the various rhythms that we have conscious control over, we can access a deep reserve of support that makes creating change a whole lot easier.
Every action or thought has a vibratory component, and contributes to harmony or disharmony that emerges moment to moment. When we are unconscious to our role and impact on these rhythms, we can get stuck in negative cycles and patterns that do not serve our highest good, simply because we are feeding into incoherent rhythms and remain in what feels familiar rather than taking responsibility by generating a new rhythm.
How you breathe, how you hold space for what you think and say, how you move, how you sleep, what, how and when you eat, who and what you listen to, what sounds, sights and energy you have in your environment, etc., are all vibratory factors to consider as you move forward on this journey.
When we align vibrations to be mutually supportive, we tap into momentum. We can use this natural movement of energy, along with our wise guidance, to support our growth in a healthy and optimal rhythm of effort and surrender.
In my upcoming Somatic Savvy series, we are bringing rhythm into our focus of attention. A continuation of what has been nourishing and successful for past participants, yet with slight format changes to curate a new unfolding for those who are ready to re-attune with rhythms. A 4-part series to re-connect you with the relational intelligence within you and around you.
The rhythm of breath as the maestro of your nervous system.
The rhythm of movement that is guided from the inside out.
The ultradian rhythm, a 90 minute pulse of effort and surrender.
The circadian rhythm, a 24 hour internal clock that balances your nourishment needs from light and dark.
The infradian rhythm, for biological females, four seasons of changes within a month long cycle.
As we learn, explore, experiment, and align more and more with these rhythms, we enjoy the flexibility, strength and connection that arises.
Are you ready to find your rhythm?
Somatic Savvy 2025 (online and recorded for your lifetime access to practice)
When: (mountain time)
Thursday January 30, 6Pm - 730pm
Thursday February 6, 6Pm - 730pm
Thursday February 20, 6Pm - 730pm
Thursday February 27, 6Pm - 730pm
Investment: $175 (via etransfer)
Previous participant in Somatic Savvy:
“The Somatic Savvy series with Marin was an absolute perfect addition to all the transfromational, albeit mostly intellectual, work I have done. I had no idea how profound it would be and how much it would shift me. It was the perfect puzzle piece I didn’t know I was missing. In the space where complete safety, non judgement and so much grace is created, miracles can happen. With Marin’s guidance, I was able to access the most subtle whispers my body was sharing and unlock healing of those parts of me that I have not been paying attention to and abandoned. Thanks to this work, I am more in love with myself and by extension, with the world around me. I’m eternally grateful” - Ola D.
Reach out with questions or for inquiry to register.
marinmccue@gmail.com