When I first arrived in Okinawa I wrote this post 10 Japanese Wellness Practices to Heal Yourself Completely. And since this week marks my 2 year anniversary being here I feel a whole lot more Japanese than I did back then! So here's an *updated* list of things I've been learning, still learning (most times painstakingly because culture shock), breathing through, and practicing everyday. 1. It's better to be quiet and listen (to what's not being said). When I first first arri

I'm delighted and honored to share, this month I'll be a guest healer for the I See You Sanctuary! This virtual global community healing space (created by one of my advanced Reiki students!) welcomes folks of all walks of life and primarily serves those from African diaspora, indigenous, and LGBTQA+ folks. This month The Sanctuary is dedicated to Womb Alchemy, with some highly potent offerings including a half day Inner Retreat this Sunday. I'll be offering a community Mystic

Shinrin yoku 森林浴 - a Japanese word that literally means “forest bathing” - is the practice of connecting with a forest for healing and renewal. Japanese as a language is so multidimensional and laden with profound hidden meanings that it takes deep emotional listening to understand certain things over time. As my friend put it, the Japanese language can in a word describe something that in English would take an entire paragraph to try to explain. And I completely agree! It's

Here's a Reiki tip to help you prepare for an outing like dinner with friends, a vacation, or even a walk around the block. This is especially useful if you're feeling any sort of anxiety, or just want to bless the experience itself. 💟 Before leaving your home (you can even do this the night before); connect to Reiki by bringing the palms of your hands together in prayer position. 💟 When it feels good for you, release your hands and either create a ball in between the palms