I spent some time last season studying the beauty of sacred spaces like churches, cathedrals, monasteries, and temples. The practice of drawing helps me understand the design decisions made for spaces dedicated to the glory of God. Drawing not only strengthens these skills but creates a meditation as I zone out and simply draw.

Granada Hills, CA

Prema Yoga in Granada Hills, CA offers different types of yoga classes including hath, vinyasa, kundalini, and yin. Other classes specialized in energetic and physical healing such as urban zen, meditation, yoga nidra, and spine health. I would recommend their studio for those who want to try a variety of yoga styles taught by educated and spiritually-minded instructors.

My hair story shares what I was going through, what happened to my body, and how I’m healing. Losing my hair turned out to be a lesson in listening and creating a path to healing, starting with a dedication to meditation, float therapy, and spa research.

The Hall of Healing at the Los Angeles Conscious Life Expo are specialized rooms for concentrated technologies to enhance a meditation experience. This year I’ll be working in these spaces and in this introductory blog post, I’m sharing what they have to offer, what to expect, and how to be emotionally and spiritually prepared. At first glance, the event descriptions sound esoteric and distant but these healing modalities are essentially wellness paths to feelings of love and expansion.

Prayer beads are a system of tracking prayers, chants, or scriptures to bring us into a contemplative mindset and become aware of the greatness of life, God, or enlightenment. Each religion has a plethora of resources and with the average of scholarly publications, I aim to paint a broad perspective on the multiple uses of prayer beads so that we can learn from other religions and maybe incorporate aspects into our prayer practice.

Made of a metal alloy or quartz crystal, singing bowls are sacred instruments for meditation, contemplation, and healing. We can visualize the physics behind their healing abilities, map their vibrational patterns, and notice how we feel from their psycho-acoustic therapeutic qualities.

As an initiation to becoming a Reiki Healer, I went through a long-distance attunement session. I expected it to be a nice meditation but it did much more than that. I felt it healed my restless body, softened my beautiful hands, and reminded me of my energetic potential.

Plan your future house by envisioning spaces that are customized to your ideals of comfortable living. Sensory deprivation tanks provide a unique opportunity that’s free of distractions and allows you to practice visualization. When you reach stillness, the Epsom salt relaxes your muscles while your mind focuses on processing information, weighing decisions, and considering your dreams.

Stephen Curry carries the record for most 3-point field goals made (3PM) in the NBA and attributes much of his success to his practice in float therapy. Along with elaborate dribbling drills, Curry is not afraid to experiment with innovative training technologies.

Mammals have wonderful energy, especially if they love to nap in the sun. This week I’m dog-sitting in Burbank and have been relishing in their relaxed energy. Today I completed my Reiki training and am now certified as a Reiki Master Healer. I‘ve been heightening my energetic senses and wrote a guided meditation about how to sense reiki or the universal life force.

Instead of telling myself to meditate more and be in the present, it’s helpful to find a technique that is peaceful, creative, and personalized. In Karla McLaren’s book, Your Auras and Your Chakras: An Owner’s Manual, she explains a really creative way of grounding yourself by creating a peaceful retreat inside your head.

Malibu, CA
More than a yoga studio, the Mindry hosts alternative healing classes in Breathwork, Somatic Awareness Meditation, and Restorative Soundbaths to attend to the mind, body, and soul. I’ve outlined a sample of each class type so you can see what it’s like to be guided through energetic experiences.

Los Angeles, CA
Every February from 2012 to 2020, I worked in the signage department at the Los Angeles Conscious Life Expo. As my mom and I ran all the posters for each event, I also ran around the LAX Hilton, meeting fascinating, kind, and intuitive people, each with diverse perspectives about tarot, aliens, reiki, you name it.

Before modern science and terminology, ancient Indian culture categorized the body into seven main energy wheels called Chakras dotted from the base of the spine to the top of the head. Learning about these energy wheels can bring a profound sense of emotional and psychological understanding, self-acceptance, and self-love.

West Hills, CA
I was on my way to a trailhead when I passed by Orcutt Ranch, a public garden, event space, and orchard. I’m glad I landed on this detour because I got a chance to meditate and absorb this peaceful atmosphere of citrus mist.

Tarzana, CA
An afternoon in the Caballero Canyon Trails refreshed my energy and comforted my soul. I found a secluded river where I could savor some deep breaths, engage in sensory awareness, and develop a flow through a little fun of my own.

Tarzana, CA
The Mulholland Gateway Park is ideal for hikers, dirt bikers, and meditators alike. I found a spot on a ridge that centered me in a grounding meditation of gratitude.

Playa Del Rey, CA
I held these crystals while I meditated and noticed a subtle yet liberating feeling. It’s one thing to learn that certain crystals contribute certain energetic properties, it’s a whole other thing to feel it for myself.

Pacific Palisades, CA
An afternoon hike, hopping from rock to rock along a creek on the Santa Ynez Canyon Trail, included a meditation with one of my favorite amethyst crystals.

Understanding all that I can do to help my hard-working heart keeps me safe from some of the most common causes of death in America. Reading my blood pressure allows me to see how well my heart is doing that day. So many things can affect its pumping quality like if I went for a walk, ate balanced meals, or gave myself a moment of relaxation.