the art of self-regard.
an intentional reflective approach to managing the ache of a mother wound with therapeutic yoga, writing, and witnessing because self-love doesn’t come first.
from performance to presence
So much of what we’re taught about healing centers on becoming more self-aware and jumping into self-love — learning to name our patterns, trace our trauma, and analyze the ways our past shows up in the present. And while awareness is powerful, it’s not the whole story.
I work from the belief that self-awareness without self-regard can be harmful. Many of us—especially survivors—are already highly aware. We can track every trigger, every wound, every relational rupture. But we often use that awareness to criticize ourselves or to push harder toward some ideal of being “better.” Or we fall victim to self-love culture and work to just love ourselves more because the middle is safer than the other side.
Self-regard is something different. It’s the capacity to stay with yourself in the hard moments. To meet your imperfections with dignity instead of shame. To build a relationship with yourself rooted in attunement, truth, and trust — not just intellectual clarity. This is the heart of what I teach and hold space for.
Through my offerings and my writing, I invite you to explore a healing path that isn’t about fixing yourself, or trying to do self-love, but about learning first how to regard yourself: with reverence, recognition, and embodied compassion.
Because self-love doesn’t come first — self-regard does.
Namaste. I am Danielle Jernigan — writer, mother wound advocate, and founder of Ink & OM Studio.
I support parents navigating the lingering ache of a mother wound or maternal trauma while building trust in their capacity to love their children well by teaching the art of self-regard.
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The Kosha Compass.
From mother ache to deep self-trust — presence through the five layers of self.
Rooted in yogic wisdom and a love ethic, this show guides you through the five layers of self—the koshas—as a deeper map for moving from confusion, doubt, and disconnection toward presence, honesty, and trust in your capacity to love.
Coming Fall 2025
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Ritual — 1-1 therapeutic yoga
Ritual is what self-regard looks like in action — a daily return to presence, care, and inner trust. Ritual is a custom-designed, somatic practice — lovingly crafted to honor the way your body carries memory, fear, and longing. I listen, design, and guide you toward something sacred and sustaining. This is not a one-size-fits-all session. It’s your Ritual.
Held — 1 on 1 Mother Wound Reflection Session
Be witnessed because therapy isn’t always necessary.
A space where you will receive deep listening and intuitive reflection from someone on the journey too. receive a personalized meditation to support you on your awakening journey.
Ink & OM Studio
Peer Support Circles for Mother Wound Recovery
A spaces to share, reflect, write and practice the art of self-regard together.
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