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      Sankofa Mind + Body's "Hitting Bowls + Vibrating Souls," blog. Here, we will update you on our practice, musings, events, offerings news and things we find to be helpful, informative, and wellness related.
      Why I Chose Thai Massage

      Why I Chose Thai Massage
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      About twelve years ago, I happened to be in Los Angeles on vacation when I decided to get my first Thai massage. I knew nothing of it but knew that I wanted a massage. So I booked an appointment, got the massage and was left in AWE of how amazing and therapeutic it was. I [...]
      Praia do Abricó Vs Praia do Grumari Sunset Meditation

      Praia do Abricó Vs Praia do Grumari Sunset Meditation
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      After a day of amazing sun bathing at Praia do Abricó, hanging around for the beautiful and cool sunset is a must. Even better is the sunset view at the neighboring Praia do Grumari. The sounds of the waves offer a calming experience when combined with the stunning natural light show. I hope that you [...]
      Atlantic Sound Meditation Vibes

      Atlantic Sound Meditation Vibes
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      I always find peace at the ocean. No matter the beach, I find my space, I plant myself in the sand and I let the sound of the ocean take me away. This ocean sound meditation centered on 2 chakras, the sacral (D note) chakra to tap into your creativity and emotional self & the [...]
      New Year, New Vibes

      New Year, New Vibes
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      I started my new year off in Washington, D.C., with Bikram Yoga Works for a New Year’s Day sound meditation. This session marked the fifth year that I have worked in partnership with Bikram Yoga Works. WOW! I am beyond honored to have fostered a relationship with a studio that aligns with me and my [...]
      Genipapo for Spiritual Ceremony Preparation

      Genipapo for Spiritual Ceremony Preparation
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      In Brazil, genipapo (Genipa americana) holds significant spiritual and ceremonial value in indigenous and Afro-Brazilian traditions, where it is used in the preparation for medicine ceremonies and healing rituals. The plant is seen not only as a powerful ally for physical purification but also as an important spiritual tool, playing a role in aligning one's [...]
      Kariri-Xocó Tribe – Bahia Brazil

      Kariri-Xocó Tribe – Bahia Brazil
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      The Kariri-Xocó are an indigenous people from the northeastern region of Brazil, primarily in the states of Alagoas and Bahia. They are part of the Kariri group, which historically inhabited a broader area of northeastern Brazil, and are considered part of the larger Tupi-Guarani language family. The term Kariri-Xocó refers to the union of two [...]
      Huni Kuin Tribe – Brazilian Amazon

      Huni Kuin Tribe – Brazilian Amazon
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      Photo by Gaby Arriola (@photographic.gt) The Huni Kuin, also known as the Kaxinawá, are an indigenous people from the Amazon rainforest, primarily located in the western part of Brazil, particularly in the state of Acre, but they also inhabit parts of Peru. They are part of the Panoan linguistic group, and their language is called [...]
      Ayahuasca Ceremony – Salvador, Bahia, Brazil

      Ayahuasca Ceremony – Salvador, Bahia, Brazil
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      I’m hosting my first ayahausca medicine ceremony in Salvador, Brazil with my Kariri-Xocó family! January 31st at 19:00hrs (7pm), Huni Kuin guardian of ayahausca, Txana Bari will offer ayauascha, sananga, and rapè during a traditional plant medicine ceremony. These sacred medicines will open up ancestral wisdom and spirituality of indigenous peoples of the Brazilian Amazon.  [...]
      Getting into Ayahuasca, What is it?

      Getting into Ayahuasca, What is it?
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      Ayahuasca is a powerful psychoactive brew made from two key plants native to the Amazon rainforest: Banisteriopsis caapi, a vine that contains harmala alkaloids, and Psychotria viridis, a shrub whose leaves contain dimethyltryptamine (DMT). When combined, these plants create a brew that induces profound alterations in perception, consciousness, and emotional states. The brew is traditionally [...]
      So… I Tried Kambo

      So… I Tried Kambo
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      Before arriving in Salvador, Bahia, in January, my friend Prandhara Prem messaged me and asked if I would be interested in joining her for a Kambo ceremony. Usually, if she’s doing it, I’m interested and curious. She is the one friend who is extremely adventurous when it comes to discovering all sorts of healing and [...]