Ayahuasca In Mexico Pt. I: The First 24 (Hours)

It is said that if Aya calls to you, you'll know it, and that is whom the medicine is for. And the fact that you're even here and interested could be a sign that this beautiful plant medicine is reaching out to you. Or, maybe you're just curious about my experience, and that's cool too.

Either way, I definitely did my research before my first ceremony, and you ABSOLUTELY should too. The video you're about to watch is my reaction and impression 24 hours after sitting in my first ceremony. 

Plus, I've included a bonus playlist of videos that I watched before and after, which I've found extremely helpful and supportive on my journey.

If you'd like to learn more about what I wish I knew before going into ceremony you can check that out here as well.

Have you thought about or tried plant medicine? Drop a comment below or hit my line on Youtube or IG and let me know about your experience.

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Intention Setting Ritual for Spring Renewal and Rebirth

Spring is a time for rebirth and regeneration of energy that has been seemingly dormant over the winter months. This new moon, we're focused on creating and setting an intention to invite our personal re-birth. To re-energize ourselves and re-emerge with a sense of renewed purpose. Notice a theme here? Re- is Latin, used with the meaning “again” or “again and again” to indicate repetition, or with the meaning to go “back”. The intention that you set now will be especially powerful, as this new moon is coming on the heels of a Mercury Retrograde-- the backwards or reverse pattern of motion that we've been in over the past 6 weeks since the retrograde began. This a powerful time for re-igniting latent dreams, lovers..

We've been in a perpetual state of revisiting, reviewing and relearning these past few weeks, and now it's time for our glorious rebirth and re-emergence into the beautiful light.  

Mercury seriously gets a bad rap for knocking everything out of alignment-- from schedules to technology, to people's behavior. For far too long, Mercury has been the fall guy for falling back in the sack with exes and many other poor decisions and words exchanged. Not any longer. We're taking our power back during this new moon as Mercury stations it self direct once again. By reflecting and examining what the universe gifts us during retrograde periods we become more self-aware and capable to grow and evolve through all of life's messiness.

Luna Dolls who are coming to our Luna Rising Retreat in Mexico at the end of the month are invited to delve deep and learn how to transmute Mercury Retrograde's potent energy during our New Moon Circle Call, which you can still reap the benefits from if you, too, are interested in how you can use Mercury as an ally. 

Say 'no more' to victimhood. It's time to be the alchemist and take conscious steps in our evolution process. And this simple candle meditation is one immediate action you can take to spark the flame of your power.   

Love our monthly rituals? Watch highlights from our community Cacao Ceremony & Sound Healing Meditation in the Riviera Maya. 

What you need

One candle-- I like white, but choose whatever color speaks to you based on what you need

Sage or Palo Santo

What you’ll do

Step 1: Clear the energy space with your sage or palo santo and light your candle. If it's at eye level to where you'll be seated, that's even better.

Step 2: Get into a comfortable seated position.

Step 3: Close your eyes and breathe in some good prana (life force, energy), and exhale any tension in the body. You can do a quick body scan from your crown, through all of your chakras, if you like. At the base of your spine, at your root, allow yourself to feel grounded to the earth.

Step 4: Once you feel settled, let you eyes flutter open to focus in on the flame from your candle.

Step 5: Allow yourself to feel the fiery energy of the flame. Hold a soft gaze for 1-3 minutes while you continue your inhalations and exhalations. 

Step 6: Ask yourself these 3 questions:
What can I do to physically, energetically and spiritually prepare for this next phase in my life?
Where do I need to create space in my life for this rebirth?
What is my intention to bring forth?

Step 7: Close your eyes and sit with the questions. Don't worry if nothing comes up immediately. Give yourself time to internalize them and let your inner awareness bring the answers to you. You can jot down anything that comes up in your journal or if you spontaneously receive an answer later when your meditation is complete, like I often do, make a note of it in your phone and put it on paper in your journal later.

That's it! You've planted an intention for great change and rebirth. If you're planning to come to Luna Rising, be sure to bring your journal or Empowered Woman Checklist with you so we can revisit these intention(s) that you set when we meet in person under the light of the full moon in the Riviera Maya Jungle.

 

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My Sisters in Spirit and I are teaching women like you to raise their vibration by using holistic wellness practices—including clean eating, yoga and meditation. We are sharing principles that will help you become grounded in your beliefs about your inner feminine power and capabilities so that you can manifest the life of your dreams. This is no ordinary retreat, Luna Rising is firmly rooted in holistic wellness, ceremonial reverence and sisterhood-- the pillars that modern woman are coming to realize are needed to lead a healed and fulfilled life.

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Turn Your Hotel or AirBnB into a Wellness Sanctuary: Taking Your Sacred Space With You On-The-Go, Pt. 2

Turn Your Hotel or AirBnB into a Wellness Sanctuary

Daily self-care is an essential part of life. So creating a in atmosphere that is conducive to wellness, especially when traveling is critical. To help me feel cozy and at home wherever I may be whether it’s in a hotel room or Airbnb rental I like to feel the zen of a high-vibe environment.

Here are my must-haves that help me de-stress, reduce jet lag and feel blissful in my space wherever I go.

My traveling altar

I did a whole video + blog about the types of natural elements that I carry with me that help me to stay on track with my meditation and allow me to create sacred space wherever I go.

A book of mantras and or affirmations

Things sometimes (often) happen that are outside of your control when you’re galavanting these global streets. It helps to keep a positive go-with-the-flow attitude. Really any inspirational reading or even writing in your journal will do. It's one of the things that I recommend on my Spring Detox checklist in order to flush stress or anxiety from your spirit. You can grab all of my suggestions for free when you subscribe to my blog and access the Creative Tribe Resource Library.

Tea and honey

My daily tea ritual is one that helps me get grounded and start my day with my favorite simple pleasure. I kicked my coffee habit long ago once I realized that the right type of teas can get the job done and give me the boost I need without the crash later in the day. My number one pick is yerba mate, by far. Its benefits include: High bio-caffeine (natural), antioxidants, improves digestion, and is loaded with vitamins and minerals.

Second to that a strong flavored black tea is another trusted favorite.

Coconut oil

Trader Joes revolutionized the game for me with their little packets of coconut oil. They travel extremely well. I just pop open a box and stash 4-5 of them in a sandwich baggie and go. One packet is plenty of moisturizer for my entire body for one day or more.

Vitamins and supplements

One of my favorite go-to supplements to keep me energized is the amino acid, L-Tyrosine. This is one heavy hitter in my arsenal. Just 500 milligrams has the ability to not only boost your energy level, but your mood and brain function. I spend a lot of time writing and creating at my computer, so L-Tyrosine is a necessity to keep me going.

Healthy snacks

I am a snack-o-holic with an affinity for crunchy tidbits mid-flight. And… we all know the snack situation at airports and in hotels is typically bleak or waaay overpriced. Therefore, the smart thing to do is to byob-- bring your own bites. That’s why I ALWAYS have snacks on deck. I’ll usually go with apple or sweet plantain chips, trail mix, and the irresistible king of snacks-- popcorn. All are perfect crunch companions.   

Linen spray

Nothing says relax and make yourself at home like fresh sheets. A mix of your fave essential oil-- mines is lavender and rose, a dash of vodka (or rubbing alcohol) and distilled water is all you need to spritz a little magic and cozy up your temporary abode.

Small scented candles

Soy wax candles are the best clean burning candles. I usually travel with the ones that come in a jar. They’re tiny, portable, and the lid helps keep dust and other random stuff out if your candle mid-flight, and keep their scent in.

What do you pack to take your zen with you and create a wellness sanctuary where ever you go? Leave me a comment below or on social and let’s chat there. Happy travels!!!

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Creating Healthy, Energetic Boundaries: A 3-Part Video Series

"If she can heal, she can destroy."
The choice is yours, loved one. 
 

Part 1: Setting Boundaries: The Framework

Pt. 2 - Transmuting Toxic Relationships Using Emotional/Energetic Alchemy

Pt. 3 - Energetic Boundaries & Standing Your Ground 

In this 3-part series, we examine self and discuss how to set boundaries from a place of compassion and love. When we allow low vibrational feelings to guide our decisions we create energetic blockages in our path towards manifesting our desires. That’s why it’s soooo important to allow our inner, higher power to guide us as we lay the framework for healthier boundaries (Part 1). 

The power to heal or destroy starts with you. 
In part 2, the discussion continues and we’re talking all about how to transmute toxic relationships. Plus, I'm sharing a traumatic personal story that I had to work through, which prompted this series.

Finally, in part 3 we'll discuss how boundaries are healthy, necessary and can be transformative, provided they are set with the right intentions. When rooted in compassion and love, standing your ground surrounding energetic boundaries is like the bomb that’s stopped ticking with no threat to detonate. That’s the kind of peace I want, don’t you?

The life we came to this earth to live is one that’s rooted in love from the source of all abundance... with honor to our ancestors, we’re celebrating our divine lineage and vibing up-- right out of the dysfunction of toxic relationships. ✊🏾

 

What if you were able to transform the quality of your relationships, finances and lifestyle from a place of personal power? You have that ability in you. Let's talk about how to bring it out.

Creating a Traveling Altar: Taking Your Sacred Space With You On-The-Go, Pt. 1

Do you have a regular yoga, meditation, or other spiritual practice that keeps you balanced and in the flow of things? How many times have you gone out of town and as a result, had your regular routine interrupted? Today, I'm giving you some ideas about what you can use to create a traveling sacred space.

Traveling, by nature, can be unsettling… which is not necessarily a bad thing. It’s actually the reason many of us love it so much. The newness and the excitement of being immersed by sights, sounds, foods and people that are unfamiliar often gives us a rush and the sensation that our senses have become re-enlivened. However, in the midst of all that newness, it’s also nice to have some comfort items with us to help us stay present and grounded. And, a traveling altar or sacred space is perfect to help you keep up your daily ritual of prayer, connecting to your intentions and inner strength.

I spend a lot of time on the go. So, for me it’s crucial that I continue to nurture myself spirituality with my daily practices, which help me feel connected and full of light. I love having my traveling altar with me to help me create a sacred space for myself wherever I go.

If you want to make one for yourself, there are a couple of options you can consider using to help you put it together.

The first thing you’ll need is a container for your traveling sacred space. This can be a small tin box or glass mason jar. I bought mines from a craft store and it’s original purpose was to hold ink pads.

I’ve also seen some beautifully dressed up Altoid tin boxes used. You can also find and use a tin box that’s designed to hold a gift card. Those usually hang out by the register at a craft store.

Here are a few things that I use and carry with me when traveling:

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A compact mirror to signify the element of water and also expansion.

A pack of birthday candles to represent the element of fire. I put my intentions in them by writing on my candles and burning them. Every time I need to re-set an intention that I’ve purposed in a longer burning, glass-encased candle, I simply relight it.

I often always carry sage or palo santo to represent the element of air to cleanse my space and aura.

Additional items that can go in a traveling alter include essential oils herbs or glitter to dress the candles and, of course a pack of matches.

An alternative to palo santo and sage can be small cone incense. I like these. 

I also have a small abalone shell which represents the element of water because the shell is from the ocean.

Finally I always have my favorite crystals on hand to represent the earth element everywhere I go.

Other things that you might like to include in your traveling sacred space altar can include personal notes, mantras, photos, or any other small mementos that are personal to you. 

So, that's it! If you like these ideas, stay tuned for part II where I will share "What to Pack to turn your Hotel or Airbnb in to a Wellness Sanctuary." If you want to see what's in my personal travel altar, watch my FB video here.

Do you have a traveling sacred space? If so, what is in it? Leave me a comment below or on social and let’s chat there.

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