Why I Went to Thailand

      Why I Went to Thailand
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      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 [...]
      The Journey: Senegal… is Here!

      The Journey: Senegal… is Here!
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      I am excited to share with you my new meditation album, The Journey: Senegal! After a year of creating, reimagining and meditation, I connect the past and future with sounds behind stories told by Griots of days old. The Journey: Senegal is how I imagine the shores of West Africa bridging through waves that ripple [...]
      Sound Meditation Album Upcoming

      Sound Meditation Album Upcoming
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      In September 2022 while in Dakar, Senegal, I began to create body of sound meditation recordings along with some amazing Senegalese artists. My work on this project is coming to a close but I wanted to share this very special song performed Sonar Sonko. Over the pst few months, I have been opening my sound [...]
      Festa de Iemanja | Salvador, Bahia

      Festa de Iemanja | Salvador, Bahia
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      Festa de Iemanja (Festival of Yemaya) is an annual celebration dedicated to the mother of all and mother of all Orisha, Iemanj that takes place on February 2nd in Salvador, Bahia, Brazil. The celebration takes place over 3 days, beginning in the late evening on February 1st. During this time Candomblé practitioners, a vivid mix of Afro-Brazilians, and [...]
      Sound Meditation in Ubud, Bali | Pyramids of Chi

      Sound Meditation in Ubud, Bali | Pyramids of Chi
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      While on my honeymoon in Bali, I spent some time at Pyramids of Chi, a sound meditation/healing center that I fell in love after some great sound meditation experiences. These session were a great treat for me to indulge and let go with the relaxed vibe and gentle guiding. My 1st sessions was with Balinese [...]
      Water Cleansing at Tirta Empul Temple

      Water Cleansing at Tirta Empul Temple
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      One of my highly memorable experiences in Bali was my visit to the Tirta Empul temple,, which was founded in 962 A.D and is considered sacred by the Balinese Hindu community. History: Based on a manuscript called Usana Bali, the creation of Tirta Empul involves the myth of an epic battle between a powerful yet [...]
      House of Slaves | Dakar Senegal

      House of Slaves | Dakar Senegal
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      One of my personal goals is to visit as many "Doors of No Return" that exist in West Africa. In September, I took a retreat to celebrate my birthday on Senegal, where the House of Slaves (Maison des Esclaves) can be found on Goreè Island. Before making my excursion to Maison des Esclaves,I watched videos [...]
      Getting Crowned in Nima

      Getting Crowned in Nima
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      Getting Crowned in Nima January 30th has come and gone. I am still basking in celebration since being crowned Sarki Jakada of the Nima Hausa Chief Palace. Preparation for the ceremony was both quick and intense! Fortunately, I was guided the entire way. It was a wild two weeks; from selecting my ceremonial dress, to [...]
      Becoming Sarki Jakada

      Becoming Sarki Jakada
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      Ete Sen and Greetings from Ghana, Family! My journey in Ghana has been more than life changing! The purpose of the trip was to continue to explore Ghana, as I am planning to repatriate to Africa in the next coming years. Most importantly, my one big project in Bolgatanga, Ghana documenting the basket weavers who [...]