If you've spent any time around yoga, meditation, sound healing, or holistic wellness, you've probably heard someone mention the chakras. For some people, the concept feels deeply spiritual. For others, it can seem confusing or even a little "out there." I like to think of the chakras as a simple framework for understanding how we [...]
Jardin Majorelle was one of those places I had seen countless times in photographs before finally experiencing it for myself. I was fortunate to be able to visit during two different seasons to see a combination of more blooms which was a treat. The colors, the textures, the contrasting landscape, the water fountains, the architecture, [...]
While in Cartagena, Colombia, I took a boat to Isla de Tierra Bomba to spend the day at Blue Apple Beach. It was the perfect getaway—a refreshing change of pace from the heat of the mainland. Pure relaxation, with the sound of the waves offering a soul-clearing sense of peace. This meditation is inspired by [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
During my time in Chiang Mai, I found many (new to me) massage options. Thai Yam Khang, Thai Fire Therapy or Thai Fire Barefoot Massage is an ancient Northern Lanna style Thai healing modality that uses heat, oil applied but using solely the feet to massage. To prepare the massage session, the therapist prepares a [...]
In late January 2024, I set off for Thailand to study traditional Thai massage in Chiang Mai, Thailand at the International Training Massage School (ITM). My training was an intense fulltime 5 week and some days long where I studied the fundamentals of rational Thai massage then I moved deeper into learning and understanding how [...]