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Mount Banahaw: Where Nature Meets the Divine
Hello from one of my favorite places in the Philippines, Mount Banahaw! This place is often called the "Holy Mountain," which serves as a beacon of spiritual energy, drawing countless pilgrims each year. I remember coming here as early as April 2009 and went trekking...
Intense times coming up, here’s a meditation for that
If you've been feeling a rollercoaster of emotions lately, You're not alone. With the upcoming Super Moon Lunar Eclipse and Autumn Equinox on September 18 and 22, 2024, it's normal to experience intense highs and lows. Eclipses are powerful catalysts for...
About Ishnaan or cold water therapy
Did you know that cold water exposure has deep roots in yogic traditions? This is known as Ishnaan, an ancient practice involving immersing the body through invigorating cold showers. It helps promote radiant skin, open capillaries, flush out toxins, and heighten...
Yogi Tea for the Rainy Season
Have you tried Yogi Tea? I’ve been enjoying Yogi Tea since I found it in 2013, when I started practicing Kundalini Yoga. It’s a blend of warming spices including cardamom, cardamom, pepper, cloves, cinnamon and ginger. As I continue to write about Yogi Tea, I find it...
Taking a moment to remember our heroes
As we approach National Heroes Day on August 26, it’s a time to reflect on the individuals who have inspired us. These are heroes who guided us and made significant impact on our lives. For many of us, our parents are the first heroes we encounter. They provide us...
The Power of Ho’oponopono
Ho'oponopono is an ancient Hawaiian practice that focuses on forgiveness, reconciliation, and personal healing. At its core, Ho'oponopono is about restoring balance and harmony within ourselves and in our relationships with others. I've been practicing this for 10...
7 common pitfalls to watch out for during Mercury retrograde
Mercury will be in retrograde until August 27! The planet Mercury governs communication, technology, and the flow of information. It represents our ability to absorb information quickly and share it with others. However, during Mercury retrograde, this natural flow of...
A meditation you can do for the Lion’s Gate Portal
Exciting times ahead this August as we enter the powerful Lion’s Gate Portal next week. The Lion's Gate is an annual celestial event which occurs when Earth, the Sun, and the star Sirius align, starting July 26 to August 12, with its peak energy felt on August 8. The...
Birthday Reflections: On growing older and wiser
This year, I made a conscious decision to embrace a new mantra: say yes to everything. So, when a friend invited me to Mikomoto, I wholeheartedly agreed! Especially since tomorrow is my birthday! I have a penchant for trying something new and different on my special...
Embracing Nature’s Flow: The Healing Power of Waterfalls
I have a deep love for waterfalls! During my advanced Shamanism and Shamanic Healing training, I had the incredible opportunity to explore Les Waterfall, locally known as Yeh Mapeh Waterfall, in Tejaukla, Bali. It's just a 15-minute drive from our base at Holiway...
Morning Sun healing song to start your day
Today is the last day of the advanced Shamanism and Shamanic Healing program's first year, so I am sharing a powerful shamanic healing song to start your day. The song is called Morning Sun, a medicine song designed to extract any physical or emotional pain. Morning...
