Title: Holding Time

Subtitle: the Practice of Ink & Asana

Author(s) name(s): Laura C. Cole
* Hardcover ISBN: 978-1-960491-17-6
* Paperback ISBN: 978-1-960491-27-5
* ebook ISBN: 978-1-960491-32-9
* Publisher: LSea Yoga, LLC
* Publication Date Year: 2026
* Publication Date Month: May
* Publication Date Day: 26th
* Page count: 289

Available in hardcover, paperback, and ebook

* Description: Most of our history isn't stored in dates, facts, or photo albums. It lives in our nervous system—in the rhythm of a shared laugh, the specific strength of a mother’s hands, and the quiet spaces between words. But how do we capture a feeling before it fades? How do we anchor the "eternal" into something we can hold?

Holding Time is more than an instructional manual; it is a somatic roadmap for preserving the stories that define us. Written by somatic writing and legacy guide Laura Cole, this book introduces the Ink & Asana method—a unique fusion of gentle, accessible yoga and mindful writing designed to un-bottle the wisdom stored in the body.

Inside these pages, you will discover:

• The Somatic Bridge: How to use simple, chair-to-mat movements to quiet the noise of the present and access the "felt memory" of the past.

• The Architecture of Legacy: A robust framework for identifying the stories worth keeping and the sensory details that bring them to life.

• The Middle of Always: A philosophy for living and writing from the center of your lineage—honoring those who came before you while building a gift for those who will follow.

• Practice for the Real World: Integrated prompts and "Somatic Keys" to help you move past the blank page and into the flow of your own truth.

The Result: Whether you are navigating the complexities of chronic illness, honoring a mother-daughter bond, or seeking to archive your own journey, Holding Time provides the tools to transform fleeting moments into a permanent private record or beloved family heirloom.

Our story is just the middle of always. It’s time to hold it close, for it is our honor to carry it.

* Language (for non-English books): English