Yoga, Reiki and more in Europe

This summer has been a whirlwind of events, experiences and adventure.  I am always grateful for every experience, encounter and learning/teaching opportunity.  I had the honor to travel to Belgium to assist in Yoga & Ayurveda Workshops & Thai Yoga Massage with a brilliant teacher from India, Ram.  Sharing the power of this ancient practice, and guiding people to methods of incorporating it into their daily routine is a beautiful experience.  Belgium was a beautiful country with incredibly kind souls.  I quickly realized how amazing the taste of Belgium chocolate truly is!  While in teaching yoga in Belgium, I was given the chance to teach a Karma Yoga class for a beautiful cause at Sampoorna Yoga.  Thank you to Sampoorna Yoga in Brussels, and all the yogis who participated.

Sun Salutations - Bringing balance to all Ayurvedic Constitutions

While in Belgium I had the beautiful news that my P.h.D. in Alternative Medicine was approved and recognized by the University in Calcutta, and the Indian Government.  I had been secretly working on this project for quite some time, and so grateful for the chance.  This was a culmination of my research in the power of Yoga & Ayurveda, how the achievement of yogic stillness relates to total mind, body health.  When people truly embrace yoga as more that an exercise for the body, and understand the physical tension we hold is a representation/manifestation of our mental fluctuations, karmic imprints, and emotions that are stored,  that are calmed with the help of physical practice and embracing the 8 Limbs of Yoga. 

While this amazing news was so awesome to hear, I had to miss the beautiful convocation in Calcutta, because I broke my toe.  This was the 2nd time breaking my toe, but this time the pain was a bit more intense.  This injury was a beautiful lesson in patience and stillness.  I kept my grateful heart as my travels brought me to Germany, Austria, Czech Republic, and Paris.


"Live as if you were to die tomorrow, learn as if you were to live forever." Mahatma Gandhi

After touring around the various parts of europe, the summer brought me back to Belgium and was capped off with a beautiful group of ladies who embarked on Reiki Level 1 Course with me.  This course was beautiful and so powerful. I have to share my gratitude to the teacher who guided my journey, Mary Henry of Mukti Healing, she guided me to the Reiki Master Level, and taught me Crystal Healing.  Every time I teach Reiki Courses, I am filled with gratitude to every teacher who guided me on the path of reiki, especially Mary.  For anyone in or around Ireland who wants to experience Reiki, Crystal and Angel Healing, and Singing Bowls, please click on the Mukti Healing Link above, you will be so pleased.


Congratulations these beautiful ladies, Piret, Saskia, Eva and Katariina, who embarked on Reiki Level 1, and continue to grow in their gifts and reiki practice daily.  Thank you Katariina for taking the time and effort to organize this course.  Your kindness and hospitality are much appreciated.  Thank you ladies for inviting me to be your guide in the process, keep shinning! For those who don't know, reiki is transfer of energy, a non invasive healing touch of peace modality.  To watch this group of beautiful ladies experience how powerful this practice is, to embrace their own power, and grow in self worth was an awesome experience to be part of.  Truly, every human being is born with the innate ability of healing, because we are made from the essence of love.

Congratulations Piret, Saskia, Eva and Katariina.

There are powerful modalities that teach people to go deeper into their own intuitive gifts that are beautiful tools for everyone, like yoga, reiki, crystal healing, pranic healing, qui gong, thai massage etc.  I myself practiced reiki for years, and loved the benefits of it, and loved how many people shared positive feedback.  Now more and more allopathic medical professionals are embracing holistic medicinal methods like yoga, meditation & reiki, as they have seen the benefits it brings to patients.  While I cared for my beloved aunty who passed away, often I would use Reiki on her to help her sleep, and it worked. 

Exploring Brussels, dining with fellow teacher, Ram, and enjoying Chocolate

Thank you 2013 ~ Wishing everyone all the blessings of abundance, love, joy, health and success in 2014!Gra

Thank you 2013 for yoga, kids yoga, ayurveda, reiki, travel and joy!

RIYA YOGA Kids Yoga Graduation in Dharmshala, INDIA

RIYA YOGA Kids Yoga Graduation, Dharmshala, INDIA

RIYA YOGA Kids Yoga Teacher Trainees, Dharmshala, INDIA

Yoga Class, Dharmshala, INDIA

Yoga Bliss

Reiki Level 1

More Yoga and Reiki Love

Rogpa Kids NGO exploring yoga in McLeodganj (Dharmshala) INDIA

Raja ~ Taking my Uncle's neighbors pet elephant for a walk, Kerala, INDIA

Walking to Bagsu Waterfall with Ram and Cathrine.

Beautiful Breakfast with Ram and Stephanie, Dharmshala, INDIA

At Golden Temple in Punjab, INDIA

Tibetan Monks, and the blessing of one Dharma Talk with His Holiness HH Dalaia Lama.

Delicious Indian food.

Incredible Energy of Murhsir Temple, Kangra, INDIA

Recap of Yoga & Reiki from Ireland to New York

The past few months have been a glorious adventure of Yoga, Kids Yoga and Reiki.  From Ireland with three beautiful Goddess (Mia, Mielle, and Donna) as they immersed themselves into the transformative 200Hr Yoga Teacher Training, to New York City where Sandi took the same journey, then Joseph, David, and Anthony embarked on the incredibly fun and exciting Kids Yoga, and Stephanie, Mike, Dana and Doris all found healing and light in Reiki Level 1.  I am so grateful to have been invited to share and inspire new Reiki Healers & Yoga Teachers, and Kids Yoga Teachers.  Congratulations to these amazing individuals!  Keep shinning and spreading this beautiful holistic practice, inspiring more people to love & light.  Thank you all for being receptive to the practice of Yoga.  Special thanks To Sun Moon Yoga Healing Center in Limerick, Ireland and Yoga Nidra Studio in Brooklyn, New York.

 

 

 

 

Kids Yoga TT & 200 Hr Adult Yoga TT in New York

Reiki Level 1 @ Yoga Nidra Studio in Brooklyn, New York

200Hr Yoga TT in Limerick, Ireland @ Sun Moon Yoga Healing Center

Amazing Angel Workshop with Mary

One of the highlights for me being in Ireland was reuniting with my AMAZING Reiki Teacher, and Crystal healing Teacher, Mary Henry.  Mary was my yoga student in NYC, and one day in class when she spoke about her training in Reiki, I mentioned to her that one day she might be my Reiki Master teacher, and exactly that came true.  I am forever grateful to that life changing experience, and recommend Mary to everyone.  She is a gifted healer, intuitive teacher, and empath.  She has a divine gift to teach and share Reiki, Crystals, and Angel Healing. 
 

 

 

 

 

Angel Healing Savasana

We all explored Angel Healing, experienced divine guidance, and raised our vibration with the help of Mary's brilliant Singing Bowls, which she placed all around us, on our navel and played so beautifully.

Angel Healing Exploration

Crystals and Some Angel Healing

Day 22 - Meditation with Reiki

Today's meditation tip for Day 22 is embracing the Precepts of Reiki.  Reiki is a Healing modality that allows for energy exchange.  Those who embark on Reiki Training usually are taught the Reiki Precepts 1st.  When they are taught these precepts they are asked to meditate on them, and consciously incorporate them into their daily life.  The beautiful thing about these precepts are that they are universal, and would benefit all mankind if we all practiced these precepts regardless if we enter into reiki training.  Perhaps sit in your meditation today and consider these precepts, make the commitment with each breath to incorporate them in every aspect of your daily thoughts and actions. The reiki precepts begin with "Just for today", because life is one day at a time, one moment at a time, one breath at a time.....Enjoy each to the fullest.

REIKI PRECEPTS
Just for today...
I will let go of worry
I will let go of anger
I will do my work honestly
I will give thanks for many blessings.
I will be kind to every living thing.


Namaste.

Welcoming New Reiki Healers

A week ago, myself and my dear friend Joseph welcomed 5 new Reiki Healers into the world of Reiki. These 5 individuals enjoyed as they sat in a beautiful sunlight, crystal grid, Yoga Healing Room at Reebok Sports Club and learned about all things for Reiki Level 1. This Zoga Yoga program introduced them to the History of Reiki, Dr. Usui, Uses, Benefits, Chakras, Energy Bodies, Grounding Techniques, Hand Positions and much more. To top it all off, they each received 4 attunements. The energy for this Training was so beautiful, and I know these 5 amazing individuals are going to go on to share radiant love & light with various aspects of this Universe. I am so grateful to have been part of their journey and I look forward to receiving Reiki from each of them.

For those who are unaware of Reiki, it is an ancient technique that was rediscovered by Dr. Usui. I say rediscovered because it was Dr. Usui that believed Reiki to be a Healing Technique that always existed. It is not connected to any Religion in any way, but rather meant to share Universal Life Force Energy. It brings peace and tranquility to both the giver and receiver. Many Hospitals and Medical Schools are now recommending Reiki as an addition to their patients regular treatment. This transfer of positive energy can be done on people, animals, things, situations etc....but when done on people you are supposed to have the permission of the receiver.

Since I have had the honor to give many Reiki Sessions, many people have asked me to train them in Reiki, and since becoming a Reiki Master myself, I provide a list of Teachers who have inspired me, and teachers who have had may years of reputable experience in the field of Reiki. With this list, I ask the students to meditate and allow themselves to be open to who resonates best with them. Much like Yoga it is important to experience Reiki & practice for sometimes before giving attunements.

For those interested in learning about Reiki, there are many amazing Reiki Masters and Teachers to choose from. Like with any search for an Instructor, it is important to learn from the teacher that resonates with your heart. For myself, I learned Reiki 1, years ago, and practiced for years before ever embarking on Reiki Level 2, and actually, I repeated both Reiki 1 & 2 just so I could experience it with a different teacher, and to learn more. Tremendous love & respect to all my Teachers! Reiki attunements open peoples energy up to something very amazing, and in my view, it is important to practice for some time before ever embarking on actually Teaching others, because this makes us a better conduit for the transfer of energy.

Finally, many years later, I had a brilliant Yoga Student in a morning Yoga class that I taught, by the name of Mary (www.muktihealing.com). She explained how she was learning Reiki, and I casually mentioned that perhaps one day she would be my Reiki Teacher for Master level training. This turned out to be a prophetic statement, as a year later, Mary trained both myself and Joseph to be Reiki Masters and Crystal Healers. Thank you Mary for an amazing experience that I will forever cherish.

After my Reiki Master training, I went through what is called a Healing Crisis, and also after attuning these 5 amazing new Reiki Healers, again, I went through a Healing Crisis. The reality is, Reiki is very much like detoxification to the body (emotional, physical, spiritual) and like with any detox, the body goes through symptoms of sickness first before the plateau of Purity. A Healing Crisis is also called "Herxheimer Reaction", which happens when the body is trying to eliminate toxins at a Rapid Rate. My amazing teacher Mary had gone through the same thing. Using grounding crystals like Arragonite Star Cluster, and drinking lots of water can help. I think for now I will only be conducting smaller groups for Reiki Training, since the energy is very intense.

Once again, thank you to the 5 amazing new Reiki Healers: Alexander, Carissa, David, Jackie & Jamie! And thank you Joseph for sharing giving the attunements, it was so awesome to work with you, and I foresee many more experiences ahead.

For anyone interested in having a Special Reading done from Joseph, and also Setting your New Year off Right, please consider attending "THE NEW YEAR MEDITATION WORKSHOP" hosted by the incredible Rock Whisperer herself, Krista N. Mitchell. The line up of healers looks amazing!!! ~ Om Shanti

Photo: Joseph & Ambria at Reebok Sports Club

Reiki Master

Today was a magical day, as myself and my amazing friend/yoga student/Karate Sensei Joseph, became Reiki Masters!!! For years we both had searched for the chance to do Reiki Master Training, as both of us went to Level two attunements. Reiki is an ancient form of energetic healing, that helps balance, heal, and bring clarity for people. Our Teacher is the wonderful, Mary Henry, who had taken Yoga with me for quite a while. Early on Mary used to share with me her journey with Reiki, and sometimes we used to do Chakra based yoga classes in the morning Yoga classes, to enhance her Reiki Experience. Now a year later, I am doing my Reiki Master Training, and Crystal Healing with her. I am truly grateful for the experience. The entire day, both myself and Joseph were buzzing with Joy, Happiness, and Gratitude. Attuning yourself to the vibrational energy of the Universe, and of God, reminds you how amazing Life really is. I truly felt like I was floating. Thank you so much Mary, your Reiki Attunements, and your wisdom of Crystals, the intuition and knowledge you shared will be forever cherished. I know I am blessed to have had this amazing day, thank you so much! Lately, I had been under some unexpected stressful situations, and rather then give stress the upper hand, I chose to look forward and direct my life in a positive & productive path, and this experience was exactly what I needed. Reiki has a way of bringing "Truth" to the surface, and while I left this magical day walking on a cloud, I was met with an unexpected storm, and I am grateful to have found resolve, and an amazing Rainbow full of self-respect, honesty and composure as my Pot of Gold.

Mary will be giving a special Crystal Healing Series Workshop at the Excel Yoga Studio in the BX, on Thursday nights, so if you are interested in taking your journey to a new and exciting level, visit the Excel Page for more details.

Thank you again for being an amazing Teacher! And thank you Joseph for sharing this incredible experience with me too!

Pictures: Ambria, Mary and Joseph......Ambria and Joseph (We are glowing), ....Ambria and Mary

Reiki- Getting Attuned Again

My amazing friend Shinji did my re-attuning for Reiki the other day. He himself felt a tremendous energy exchange during the Reiki 2 attuning, as did I. While Reiki is a form of energetic healing, it is important to go to someone who has that special energy, and heat in their hands. I wanted to share this post to thank Shinji for his amazing friendship, and talent that he has shared with me. Shinji is a Reiki Master, Karuna Reiki Master and an incredible artist. If anyone is interested in getting attuned with Reiki, I highly recommend my friend Shinji. It is a wonderful experience to share in this transfer of positive energy and awareness. For more information about Reiki and Shinji please visit: http://www.truepath33.com/

Soon after my re-attuning, I gave a couple sessions, and wow, what a difference!!! Totally amazed! I guess like with everything in life it is important to continue training, practice, and get regular tune ups!

Reiki- Healing Hands

Reiki is a holistic energy healing modality that began in Japan. It shares and transfers the Universal Life Force Energy. From a Religious standpoint it is similar to laying of hands, and from a Scientific standpoint, we are all energy made up of active cells that can be charged and depleted with energetic experiences. This powerful, laying of hands technique restores balance and harmony to the mind/body/spirit. While it is growing in popularity due to its amazing healing results and relation to the energetic chakras, I personally love to share this gentle touch with people.

In the tranquil, candle lit, private room at Bamboomoves, I had a wonderful session. Since I usually can feel a persons energy my hands gravitated to the areas that the person required extra attention. The chakras that were slightly off balance were the 3rd (Solar Plexus/Manipura), 5th (Throat/Vishudda) & 6th (Third Eye/Anja). After the session, the client was asked what she experienced. While the common intense, relaxing heat was felt all over her body, she also saw the coinciding colors of the Chakras that I was working on. It was an amazing session and I am thankful to have been a help to her. For more information about experiencing this relaxing restoration for the mind, body and spirit contact me at www.zogayoga.com or

contact bamboomoves at http://www.bamboomovesnyc.com/index.php/bbx