How would you qualify the journey from hope to enlightenment as it leads down a path of self-discovery and personal growth? The powerful impact of hopeful mindsets in driving initiative and fostering a healthy desire for self-knowledge is a profound exploration awaiting those who dare to embark on it.

Curiosity, a friend to hope, guides us to look at how hope not only provides the fuel for introspection and growth but also how it can manifest in psychedelic practices, unlocking new dimensions of understanding and enlightenment.

The concept of the field of pure potentiality is believed to be the source of all creation, containing the blueprint for everything that exists.

Proponents of psychedelics argue that these substances can facilitate access to altered states of consciousness conducive to connecting with the field of pure potentiality. During a psychedelic journey, the boundaries of the ego dissolve, and the mind becomes more receptive to new insights and perspectives. This state of expanded consciousness may allow individuals to tap into the infinite creative potential of the universe and manifest their desires.

In essence, unconditional love is not merely a fleeting emotion; it is a way of being, a state of consciousness that permeates every aspect of our lives. It is a love that perseveres through the trials and tribulations of life, offering solace and comfort in times of need. It is a love that knows no boundaries, defying the constraints of time and space to unite us in a bond of infinite connection.

Living Wholeheartedly:

Grief doesn't disappear. It becomes a part of us, a whisper in the wind, a tear that falls easily. But psychedelics can help us move from a place of being defined by our loss to a place of living wholeheartedly with it.

Do we develop creativity from understanding ourselves or do we understand ourselves better because of our creation?

We think this question can be best answered not by what we are creating but rather by why we stop creating . When we really look through the magnifying glass, is it fear? disconnection? unsafe feelings? lack of vision?

The reemergence of psychedelics as a topic of serious scientific study is nothing short of a renaissance. Researchers and clinicians are increasingly exploring their potential to treat a range of mental health conditions, including depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and addiction.

Psychedelics such as psilocybin (found in magic mushrooms), LSD, and MDMA have shown promising results in clinical trials. In controlled, supervised settings, these substances have been used to induce transformative, introspective experiences that can lead to profound psychological healing, personal growth, and the cultivation of skillful living.

Yoga, with origins dating back thousands of years, has always been associated with inner transformation, mindfulness, and a deeper connection with oneself. In recent years, there has been a growing interest in the synergy between yoga and the psychedelic realm. The intersection of these two seemingly distinct realms has intrigued many, as both aim to unlock profound states of consciousness, self-awareness, and personal growth. Let’s delve into the ways in which yoga acts as a bridge, connecting individuals to the insights and expansiveness often associated with the psychedelic experience.

Welcome to our Q&A session of Modules 3&4 of the 300-hour Master Yoga Progrmam, This comprehensive course is designed to provide participants with a holistic understanding of various practices, including Yoga Nidra, Pranayama, Psychedelic Breathwork, Yoga Philosophy, Asana Practice, Meditation, and Reiki.

The main focus of this course is to explore and experience a wide range of transformative practices. Participants will dive deep into the art of Yoga Nidra, Pranayama, Psychedelic Breathwork, Yoga Philosophy (including Koshas, Bandhas, and Mudras), Asana Practice, Meditation, and Reiki 1 Practice anf the works of Dr. Joe Dispenza and Bardo Thodol, or The Tibetan Book of the Dead. This course aims to provide a comprehensive toolkit for personal growth, self-healing, and expanding consciousness.

Mastering Body Reading and Subtle Body Anatomy - Module 2

Welcome to our Q&A session! We're discussing the content of Module 2 "Advanced Sequencing 2: Body Reading, Chakras 4-7, Asana Practice, and Meditation."

This course is designed to help yoga teachers and practitioners deepen their understanding of body reading and explore the subtle body anatomy, specifically Chakras 4-7. Let's dive right into your questions!

Welcome to our Q&A session! Kendall and I talk about Unlocking the Power of Subtle Body Anatomy -Module 1 we discuss the captivating content of "Advanced Sequencing 1: Anatomy of Fascia, Building Magic & Workshops, Chakras 1-3, Asana Practice, Meditation, and Teaching Drills."

This course is designed to help yoga teachers and practitioners deepen their understanding of the subtle body anatomy and enhance their sequencing skills. Let's dive right into your questions.

Once upon a time there was a hip warrior named Malike who had a busted knee. They had big dreams of slaying but they had committed to a day job where they sat all day. Their body was stiff, their low back ached and their shoulders were tight from being anchored to one body positioning all day. Their dreams of slaying seemed further and further like a tale of faeries. Malike remembered the joy of their training from long ago under the crescent moon.

Malike decided to regain confidence in movement and attended the nearest yoga shala to reclaim their breath and life. They arrived coyly and inspired to make new friends and feel connected with themselves. The yoga teacher opened class in they way it had been taught by her teachers, and her teachers’ teachers: Center | Ohm | Sun Salutation A | Sun Salutation B.

Warrior ONE and Warrior TWO explained. Have you ever been in a yoga class and wondered why these ubiquitous postures are called warrior one and warrior two?

IMHO, I think because our hands and arms are slaying and our feet are in an attack position, but who really knows! What I do know is that it has taken me a very long time to understand how these two postures fit in my body, and not how my body fits in the postures, and I’m still refining it.

Discovering oour capacity for loving-kindness. In metta meditation, we direct loving-kindness towards somebody we love already and then, in a sequence of expansion, toward ourselves. Towards somebody we are neutral. Somebody we have difficulty with. And ultimately toward all beings everywhere without distinction.

In this meditation we’ll start with the first two levels of expansion.

Can this contemplative practice actually create peace within?

It's often difficult to recognize the value of tough times when we're going through them, but looking back, we can see how those experiences shaped us into the resilient individuals we are today. Remembering this can help us find strength and perseverance during future challenges.

Imagine waking up each morning feeling refreshed and rejuvenated. You might even want to dip in the ocean or go skinny dipping at Mexico's only legal nude beach, Zipolite! San Agustinillo is an unforgettable experience that left me with so much energy; it's no wonder people travel from all over the world for this retreat- they know what they're getting themselves into ;)

The astrology of April looks like a giant orgy—for real though.

We have Venus exalted in Pisces after being trapped in Saturn’s land for nearly 6 months, an out-of-this-world conjunction between Jupiter and Neptune in Pisces, and even Mars softens up in the waters when he enters Pisces mid-month.

So much of the juicy lusciousness we’ve been deprived of over the last few months is coming in full swing this April. The skies are singing hallelujah, with very few harsh aspects. And at the very end of the month, we get our next installment of eclipses.

There’s a lot going on in the world right now that’s infuriating and devastating for many reasons. Accessing joy, pleasure, and grounded aliveness can be a challenge, but also deeply necessary.

It’s Pisces season which means we’re deep in the feels, and connecting around what’s greater than our individual selves. We’re absorbed in global events because we remember that whatever happens across the world also affects us where we are. We’re differentiated, but we’re still all in this together.

There’s a lot going on in the world right now that’s infuriating and devastating for many reasons. Accessing joy, pleasure, and grounded aliveness can be a challenge, but also deeply necessary.

It’s Pisces season which means we’re deep in the feels, and connecting around what’s greater than our individual selves. We’re absorbed in global events because we remember that whatever happens across the world also affects us where we are. We’re differentiated, but we’re still all in this together.

As a way of deepening my commitment to yoga, I’ve challenged myself to embrace new yogic experiences. And a nude yoga class certainly fell into the category of “things I’ve never done before.”

So January didn’t feel quite like the go-getting beginning we may have hoped to start the year off with, but February is sure to bring the power-packed initiatory energy we’ve been craving. January was actually kind of rough, no? There were tons of retrograde kerfuffles, so much snow and iciness, and lots of internal wrestling with the ways we construct our relational paradigms and how we make sense of reality as we move through chapter after chapter of change.