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Chanting Long Ek Ong Kar mantra for two and a half hours
Can you imagine chanting a mantra for 2 and a half hours? Yesterday, we had an amazing experience during our Sadhana, our morning practice. We chanted the powerful mantra, Long Ek Ong Kar or the Morning Call, for two and a half hours. This mantra holds a special...
Find out what matters in this time of the Equinox this Libra season
Happy Equinox! A powerful energy shift is happening tomorrow at 2:49 PM (PHT). During the Equinox, day and night are of equal length, occurring twice a year on September 23 and March 20. In the North, it's Autumn Equinox, while in the South, it's Spring Equinox....
A meditation for the New Moon in Virgo
Today marks the occurrence of a New Moon (17:57 PHT) in Virgo, a sign known for its practicality, resourcefulness, and attention to detail. Virgo is deeply concerned with doing things well and possesses the ability to discern what is necessary and what can be...
Using a bell and gong in space clearing
I had a bell and a gong with me at a recent space clearing. The client was curious about why I used both a bell and a gong, since both produce sound as percussion instruments. I explained that I incorporate both to effectively clear stagnant energy and release any...
A meditation for Jupiter retrograde
Jupiter, the planet of plenty and wisdom, will be going into retrograde. Unlike Mercury, which goes retrograde three to four times a year, Jupiter only goes retrograde once a year for a longer duration of 120 days. This Jupiter in retrograde period, starting on...
Once in a Blue Moon
As the saying goes once in a blue moon holds an air of rarity and enchantment. It refers to those extraordinary moments that occur infrequently, like the occurrence of a second full moon within a calendar month. And that's what's happening on August 31, 2023 at 9:35...
We talk a lot about endorphins, but how about oxytocin?
Oxytocin, like endorphins or serotonin, is a type of hormone in your body that promotes positive feelings. It's why it's also called the love hormone. Research has shown that increased oxytocin levels can lead to numerous benefits, including strengthened...
Five activities to avoid during Ghost Month
Ghost Month this year starts on August 16 and ends on September 14. If you're unfamiliar with Ghost Month, it's a traditional Buddhist occasion observed on the first day of the Chinese calendar's 7th lunar month. It is said that during this time, the "hungry" ghosts...
Lion’s Gate Portal and Blue Moon this August 2023
There will be a rare blue moon which is two full moons in a month (August 2 and 31), and the Lion's Gate Portal on August 8. The Lion’s Gate is a supercharged cosmic energy shift. It's all about aligning the Sun in Leo, the star Sirius, and Earth, creating a powerful...
Bless challenging people as they may be your greatest teachers
Before we start: Trauma from distress and harm is different from discomfort. Trauma needs a long-term plan with support from a trusted support group and usually psychological and medical support. What is discussed below is for the encounters we have with challenging...
Why it’s better to breathe through your nose
Have you ever wondered why we breathe through our noses rather than our mouths? It's a question that piqued my curiosity when someone asked me about it during the Breathe like a Yogi workshop last Sunday. For those who like science and physiology, let's go through the...