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 (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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Detroit: Join me Tuesday, June 15th at 630pm EST for Sankofa Mind + Body’s Twilight Sound Bath Meditation. This sound bath meditation is being hosted in a private garden and will include a combination of voice to guide you, crystal bowls, Tibetan bowls, natural sounds, and more to create a tapestry of vivid healing sounds [...]
Detroit: Join Sankofa Mind + Body and yoga instructor Sylena June 19, 2021 at 1oooam for the Juneteenth Yoga Brunch; a monthly summer 420 friendly chill yoga & sound meditation experience centered on self care, clearing the chakras to balance, restore, detox stress, emotional trauma, and anxiety. Agenda: – 0945/1000 Fire Circle / Intros – [...]
Detroit: Join Sankofa Mind + Body and yoga instructor Randi May 22, 2021 at 10:00am for the Yoga Brunch; a monthly summer 420 friendly chill yoga & sound meditation experience centered on self care, clearing the chakras to balance, restore, detox stress, emotional trauma, and anxiety. Agenda: – 0945/1000 Fire Circle / Intros – 1000/1050 [...]
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 [...]
Join Sankofa Mind + Body’s Sound Bath Meditation Sunday, March 28th at 9pm for the Full Worm Moon Manifestation Sound Bath Meditation. This renewing session will begin with a fire circle to unite us as we speak our intention and desires into the ether. After preparation, we will transition into the sound bath meditation, which [...]