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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...

Learning more about clear quartz
This week, I had the opportunity to learn crystal divination. I've gotten to know more about the enchanting properties of clear quartz. It's incredible how shamans have recognized and harnessed these crystals' immense power in their divination practices. Dr. Michael...

On the road to being a shaman
I’m back in Bali, this time up North in Tejakula to continue my shamanic studies. The focus is on the Shamanic Knowledge Series, which explores the realms of the Spirits of Nature, Divination, and Dreamwork. Shamanism is one of the world's oldest spiritual practices...

Capricorn Full Moon Supermoon on Monday: A Sign of Perseverance
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A transformative experience with Chakra Toning
I learned about Chakra Toning during the Sounding the Sacred Feminine Soundquest in Bali with Michelle Averard and her daughter Charli Kornblum. I met Michele and her husband Nestor when I took the Sound Healer training diploma course in Alicante, Spain in 2020....

Connecting to the Power of the Cosmos: A New Moon and Summer Solstice Meditation
I'm currently attending a sacred feminine sound quest with my voice and sound healing teacher, Michelle Averard and her daughter Charli in Ubud, Bali. Along with 18 other women from different countries and ages, we are here to connect to the mother goddess and tap...