The remaining tourists left shortly after our arrival and we viewed Lagoa do Fogo in perfect solitude. Surrounded by clouds but with a clear view into the crater lake it was better than we could have imagined. The air was chilly, rich with the smell of vegetation and salt. The rain fell softly all around, hitting the hood of my raincoat. In this stillness/non-stillness, we listened to Lagoa do Fugo talk to us.

The word Chakra means disk, vortex, or wheel and are the energy stations of the body. There are seven main chakras that run along the center line of your body and they have physiological, psychological, and spiritual correspondences and functions. The health of each chakra can influence the health of the neighboring chakras.

Self-Love Crystal Yoga is a class where participants are guided in a short meditation and do yoga inside of a giant Rose Quartz grid with the intention of using this time for self-love, self-acceptance and self-care.

The healing system that Usui tapped into is at least three thousand years old and was most likely developed in Tibet and India and spread to other countries in Asia and finally to America from Japan. It was through Usui’s vision and the symbols he received that this ancient energy healing art became Usui Reiki.

There’s no denying that a crystal grid is a beautiful arrangement to look at, but what deeper purpose do they serve? That largely depends on the creator’s intention, the metaphysical properties of the crystals, and layout or design of the crystal grid.

Q: How can I benefit from an energy healing session?
A: By calming the nervous system with new energetic inputs, the result is usually a feeling of relief, lightness, less or no pain, and relaxation. Even if you are eating well and taking supplements…

Here are my top three crystals to minimize the sometimes energy draining and often times awkward, holiday parties. Labradorite for energy protection, green calcite for heart healing, and blue lace agate for diplomatic communication.

Choosing your crystals to wear or carry on a daily basis can dramatically affect your mind and mood. Learn how to choose which crystals to accompany you through the day using your intuition.

Here are my top three ways to cleanse and charge crystals that anyone can use. Caring for you crystals by cleansing them regularly helps establish a relationship with your crystal. Crystals are and can be way more than just jewelry and pretty things to look at.

You’ve just bought your crystals, now what? Here’s a step by step introduction on how to begin working with your crystals. While you don’t have to feed and water them, they do need regular maintenance and attention.

Have you bought your crystals but aren’t feeling anything from them? Here are my top three reasons why your crystals aren’t working for you. The first is cleansing and charging, the second is your approach, and the third is lack of relationship with the crystal itself.

Like my Dioptase Deep Dive, I waited until I was on a long drive to Colorado to engage in the group meditation. Auralite-23 feels like soul food to me…

In the Deep Dive, we take turns tuning into the chosen crystal or stone and sharing what we feel, see, and experience. With every go-around we get deeper...

This blog post explores some of the ways that food can be used to create a deeper connection with Source and Mother Earth. Learn how mealtime can become a ritual for healing and connection.

To help you prepare for your Reiki and Crystal energy healing session, this blog post helps you understand what to expect before, during and after your visit. If you’ve never had a healing session this is a must-read.