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I’m Hoda — founder of Mind Body Endo

Endometriosis taught me how to listen.

Now I help women meet pain with compassion — and find one steady next step forward.

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The diagnosis that became a beginning

On December 4th, 2014, after nearly two decades of unexplained pain, I was officially diagnosed with endometriosis.

At first, it was not a beautiful beginning. It was confirmation that the pain I had carried for so long was real.

For years, I had learned to brace, push through, and mistrust my body. The diagnosis gave me language for what I had been living with — and slowly, it became an invitation to listen.

Not just to symptoms, but to the fear, grief, strength, and quiet wisdom my body had been carrying.

Soon after, my husband and I left our life in California and moved to Spain. There, I began rebuilding my relationship with my body through yoga, self-study, and a new kind of compassion.

What began as a search for relief became something deeper: a path back to myself — and eventually, the work I now offer other women.

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What endometriosis taught me

Endometriosis taught me the non-negotiable nature of self-care — and the power of listening.

When I stopped fighting my body and began responding with skill and compassion, something slowly changed. Pain was still real, but it was no longer only something to fear. It became information, a signal, a place to get curious.

Over time, that shift changed everything — not because life became perfect, but because I became steadier inside it.

That steadiness made room for what matters most: presence, connection, and the family I’m building with the people I love.

This is the heart of Mind Body Endo:

pain → plan
Honor what hurts. Then find one steady next step forward.

Why Mind Body Endo exists

For many women with endometriosis, the pain is not the only thing that hurts.

There is also the exhaustion of being dismissed, the loneliness of trying to explain what others cannot see, and the quiet grief of not feeling like yourself.

Mind Body Endo exists to offer another way: a space where your pain is believed, your story is witnessed, and your body is met with compassion instead of fear.

We do not rush past pain.

We listen.
We honor what hurts.
And together, we find one steady next step forward.

There is another way.

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Rooted in awareness, compassion, and connection

My work lives at the intersection of therapeutic yoga, nervous system support, and compassionate inner listening.

I don’t believe you need to be “fixed.”
I believe your body deserves to be listened to with care.

Together, we focus on:

• helping your body feel safer and more supported
• listening to symptoms with less fear and more curiosity
• meeting overwhelm with compassion instead of self-blame
• creating simple practices you can return to in real life

This is not about forcing your body to change.
It is about learning how to be in relationship with your body in a new way.

“Hoda guides others with motherly care and support, being an attentive listener and holding peaceful space to allow others to evolve and grow in her presence.”

— Olga Oskorbina, Founder & Director of Jivamukti Yoga Barcelona

Training & Background

I first came to yoga in 2002, but it became a true healing path for me years later, as I was seeking relief from chronic pain.

Over time, my studies deepened through teacher trainings, therapeutic yoga, coaching, and compassionate inner work — each one helping me better understand the relationship between pain, the nervous system, and the body’s capacity to heal.

After two laparoscopic surgeries for endometriosis and an unexpected cesarean birth, my practice shifted toward a slower, more therapeutic way of practicing — one rooted in movement, breath, awareness, and deep listening.

My approach is grounded and gentle: real tools, steady support, and deep respect for your lived experience.

You can also read more of my endometriosis story through past features with Heal Endo, Seckin Endometriosis Center, and podcast conversations.
Read Shared Stories & Features →

    • Sensory Awareness Training for Yoga Attunement (SATYA), Prajna Yoga, 2018-Present

      • SATYA 1 Immersion, 2020

      • SATYA 2 Immersion, 2021

      • SATYA 3 Immersion, 2022

    • Weekly Yoga Studies with Djuna Devereaux (International Cert. Yoga Therapist), 2020–Present

    • Woman’s Practice to Support Monthly Hormonal Changes (Surya Little), 2020

    • Yoga for the Pelvic Floor (Leslie Howard), 2020

    • Iyengar Yoga Workshops (Carrie Owerko), 2017–2018

    • Gabor Maté / Compassionate Inquiry — Self-Study Course, 2021

    • Tara Mohr — Playing Big Facilitators Training Program, 2022

      • Annual alumni training participation, 2023–Present

    • Internal Family Systems — personal therapy, ongoing self-study, and applied personal practice, 2025–Present

You don’t have to walk this path alone.

Whether you’re newly diagnosed, years into living with endometriosis, or still trying to make sense of what your body has been carrying — your pain is real, and your story matters.

Mind Body Endo is here to offer support that begins with belief, moves with compassion, and helps you find one steady next step forward.

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