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Reflections on My Trek to Everest Base Camp
My recent trek to Everest Base Camp was a powerful journey of awareness and resilience. The hike was absolutely breathtaking but also challenging. At one point, I experienced sharp stomach pain while trekking from Lobuche to Gorakshek, reminding me how crucial it is...
Climbing Higher from Lukla to Lobuche
Hello from Khumbu! As you read this, we’re on our way to Lobuche, an important stop along the Everest Base Camp trail. Our route will take us through the scenic Thukla (Dughla) Memorial Pass, a moving tribute to the climbers and Sherpas who have sacrificed their lives...
Preparing for the Journey to Everest Base Camp
As I write this update from Kathmandu, the city is experiencing an unexpected shift in weather - rain and hail are falling, a rare sight this time of year. Meanwhile, reports from the Everest Base Camp (EBC) area tell of fresh snow blanketing the high-altitude trails....
Off to Everest Base Camp: A Personal Milestone
Off to to Kathmandu for another Himalayan adventure. This time, I'll be climbing to the Everest Base Camp (EBC) with my Kundalini Yoga mentor who is celebrating her 60th birthday. She’s chosen to honor this milestone by trekking to EBC. I feel deeply grateful to join...
Being in the moment this Good Friday
Let's slow down and reflect on what truly matters today. This special day, Good Friday, is a moment to connect with our faith, our values, and the people around us. Good Friday is a day to think about the sacrifices made for us and the importance of love, forgiveness,...
Meditation for Earthquake Preparedness
There have been forecasts also for natural disasters. In my 2019 blog post following the 6.1 magnitude earthquake in Castillejos, Zambales, I talked about the astrological perspective, noting Uranus’s transit through Taurus—a period astrologers associate with...
Sitali Pranayam to stay cool this Summer!
t’s the first week of April, and in the Philippines, that means summer is officially here. With the temperatures rising, it’s time to find ways to cool down and stay comfortable. As a Kundalini yoga teacher, I want to share a simple yet powerful breathing technique...
Aries New Moon Solar Eclipse: A Fiery Portal for Transformation
Tomorrow evening, from 5:47 PM to 7:43 PM Manila time, the Aries New Moon Solar Eclipse will illuminate the skies. This will be a fiery celestial event brimming with transformative energy. This rare alignment not only concludes the Aries-Libra eclipse cycle that began...
Harnessing Aries energy for a Fresh Start
Yesterday marked the first day of the Aries season 2025, the start of the astrological new year! Aries, symbolized by the Ram, embodies boldness, courage, and a pioneering spirit, making it the hero of the zodiac. This fiery energy is perfect for fresh starts and...
What you should do for tonight’s special Blood Moon
Tonight, we are graced with a rare and transformative event: a Full Moon in Virgo coinciding with a Total Lunar Eclipse, also known as the Blood Moon. This eclipse will give the moon a reddish-orange color and will last for 65 minutes. It starts at 5:17 PM PST and...
March’s Cosmic Reset
March is shaping up to be incredibly transformative, packed with significant astrological events that invite deep reflection, letting go of the past and a powerful push towards a fresh start - a true cosmic reset. We've got two retrogrades, two eclipses, the Equinox,...
