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Gracias Pachamama 💚🌎🌿

Querida Madre Tierra, gracias por darnos vida y alimentos. Gracias por cuidarnos, curarnos, y sostenernos. Gracias, mil gracias por su medicina de amor.

She sustains and nurtures because She is love. She heals because She is love. She gives because She is love. I pray that this world at large awakens to the Truth of our oneness. She is my home and your home; we breathe Her; we are Her. May all human beings take care of Her, replenish and regenerate Her, cherish Her, love Her, and deeply respect Her.

Here are just a few photos I’ve taken in recent years. These images are a window into Her soul…She never ceases to captivate me, and imprint pure awe and wonder within my own soul. ✨

#earthday #pachamama #motherearth #milgracias

Gracias Pachamama 💚🌎🌿

Querida Madre Tierra, gracias por darnos vida y alimentos. Gracias por cuidarnos, curarnos, y sostenernos. Gracias, mil gracias por su medicina de amor.

She sustains and nurtures because She is love. She heals because She is love. She gives because She is love. I pray that this world at large awakens to the Truth of our oneness. She is my home and your home; we breathe Her; we are Her. May all human beings take care of Her, replenish and regenerate Her, cherish Her, love Her, and deeply respect Her.

Here are just a few photos I’ve taken in recent years. These images are a window into Her soul…She never ceases to captivate me, and imprint pure awe and wonder within my own soul. ✨

#earthday #pachamama #motherearth #milgracias

As we move from season to season, the energy shifts—each carrying its own unique blueprint for growth.

Spring invites us to dream—and to plant the seeds of who we are becoming. But true transformation unfolds not only through intention, but through embodiment.

This 3-day, 2-night immersive retreat in California will be held in a serene and intentional setting, offering a sacred container for connection, inner exploration, and transformation.

Through guided practices, a journey ceremony, and time immersed in nature, this retreat is designed to support you in reconnecting to your true essence. Whether you’re seeking renewal, clarity, or spiritual expansion, this experience offers the space and guidance to help you realign.

For full details including journey preparation, a sample itinerary, investment info, and more, please visit my link in bio to download our retreat brochure PDF.

And for a limited time, receive our Early Bird Discount. Save $250 off the retreat price when you register before April 30th. 🌸💛

#SacredEarthMedicine #HealingRetreat #TransformationalJourney #PlantWisdom #FungalAllies #SomaticHealing #MindBodySpirit #NatureAsMedicine, #Embodiment #SetAndSetting #Integration

As we move from season to season, the energy shifts—each carrying its own unique blueprint for growth.

Spring invites us to dream—and to plant the seeds of who we are becoming. But true transformation unfolds not only through intention, but through embodiment.

This 3-day, 2-night immersive retreat in California will be held in a serene and intentional setting, offering a sacred container for connection, inner exploration, and transformation.

Through guided practices, a journey ceremony, and time immersed in nature, this retreat is designed to support you in reconnecting to your true essence. Whether you’re seeking renewal, clarity, or spiritual expansion, this experience offers the space and guidance to help you realign.

For full details including journey preparation, a sample itinerary, investment info, and more, please visit my link in bio to download our retreat brochure PDF.

And for a limited time, receive our Early Bird Discount. Save $250 off the retreat price when you register before April 30th. 🌸💛

#SacredEarthMedicine #HealingRetreat #TransformationalJourney #PlantWisdom #FungalAllies #SomaticHealing #MindBodySpirit #NatureAsMedicine, #Embodiment #SetAndSetting #Integration

Dear LA friends, 🤍✨ we are just one week away from our spring cacao ceremony, taking place next Saturday, April 19th in Santa Monica. This will be a heart opening evening of intention, connection, and sound.

We look forward to welcoming you!

Early Bird: $45 through 4/16, $60 thereafter

More info + register at yogazan.com (link in bio)
@crystal_wellnessmedicina
@drleannewhitney
@yogabysteph
@yogazan

#cacaoceremony #heartopening #ritual #springseason #transitions #plantmedicine #mindfulness #cacao #healingjourney #intentionalliving #breathwork #meditation #soundhealing #soundbath #ceremonialcacao #innerpeace #balance #yoga #santamonica

Dear LA friends, 🤍✨ we are just one week away from our spring cacao ceremony, taking place next Saturday, April 19th in Santa Monica. This will be a heart opening evening of intention, connection, and sound.

We look forward to welcoming you!

Early Bird: $45 through 4/16, $60 thereafter

More info + register at yogazan.com (link in bio)
@crystal_wellnessmedicina
@drleannewhitney
@yogabysteph
@yogazan

#cacaoceremony #heartopening #ritual #springseason #transitions #plantmedicine #mindfulness #cacao #healingjourney #intentionalliving #breathwork #meditation #soundhealing #soundbath #ceremonialcacao #innerpeace #balance #yoga #santamonica

With full hearts and deep gratitude, we celebrate the power of community. Last week, we collectively raised over $1K for @wckitchen supporting those in need while also nourishing our own hearts, minds, and spirits.

This cacao ceremony was more than just a gathering—it was a space for healing, resilience, and connection. In a time of deep challenge and uncertainty, we came together to support one another, reminding ourselves that renewal is always possible when we choose to open our hearts to hope.

A heartfelt thank you to the sacred plant medicine, Cacao, for guiding us in this journey—helping us soften, receive, and heal. Deep gratitude to my co-facilitators @drleannewhitney and @yogabysteph for sharing their love, warmth, and beautiful gifts. I also want to thank @be_bliss_mystic for lovingly donating the ceremonial grade cacao, and to @yogazan for generously holding space for this gathering and the cause.

A special thank you to @wckitchen for their incredible work in feeding our city during this disaster—including families in need and first responders on the front lines. Your service is a true act of love and humanity.

And to each of you who showed up, shared, and contributed, your presence is a gift.

Together, we rise. 🌿✨🤎
 #LAstrong #CacaoCeremony #HealingTogether #LAFires #HealingAndHope #SacredCeremony #WorldCentralKitchen #GratitudeInAction #MindBodySoul #GatherInCommunity #PhoenixRising #Transformation #CommunityHealing #StrengthInUnity #PlantMedicinePath

With full hearts and deep gratitude, we celebrate the power of community. Last week, we collectively raised over $1K for @wckitchen supporting those in need while also nourishing our own hearts, minds, and spirits.

This cacao ceremony was more than just a gathering—it was a space for healing, resilience, and connection. In a time of deep challenge and uncertainty, we came together to support one another, reminding ourselves that renewal is always possible when we choose to open our hearts to hope.

A heartfelt thank you to the sacred plant medicine, Cacao, for guiding us in this journey—helping us soften, receive, and heal. Deep gratitude to my co-facilitators @drleannewhitney and @yogabysteph for sharing their love, warmth, and beautiful gifts. I also want to thank @be_bliss_mystic for lovingly donating the ceremonial grade cacao, and to @yogazan for generously holding space for this gathering and the cause.

A special thank you to @wckitchen for their incredible work in feeding our city during this disaster—including families in need and first responders on the front lines. Your service is a true act of love and humanity.

And to each of you who showed up, shared, and contributed, your presence is a gift.

Together, we rise. 🌿✨🤎
 #LAstrong #CacaoCeremony #HealingTogether #LAFires #HealingAndHope #SacredCeremony #WorldCentralKitchen #GratitudeInAction #MindBodySoul #GatherInCommunity #PhoenixRising #Transformation #CommunityHealing #StrengthInUnity #PlantMedicinePath

Beloved LA Fam ♥️

Together we will rise. Healing is a journey of remembrance, resilience, and renewal—where hope takes root and community becomes our sanctuary.

Please gather with us for a heartfelt cacao ceremony dedicated to healing and renewal following the recent LA fires.

Hosted by @crystal_wellnessmedicina @drleannewhitney and @yogabysteph

Saturday, January 25th | 6:30 PM
📍@yogazan

✨ All proceeds will be donated to World Central Kitchen @wckitchen

Wear comfortable clothing and please bring:
• A special or sacred object for the altar
• Journal & pen
• Water bottle

Use the link in bio to sign up. If you or someone you know has been directly impacted by the fires and would like to attend, please DM @crystal_wellnessmedicina.

#CacaoCeremony #HealingTogether #LAFires #RenewalAndResilience #HeartHealing #SacredCeremony #WorldCentralKitchen #GratitudeInAction #MindBodySoul #ResilienceAndHope #GatherInCommunity #PhoenixRising #Transformation

Beloved LA Fam ♥️

Together we will rise. Healing is a journey of remembrance, resilience, and renewal—where hope takes root and community becomes our sanctuary.

Please gather with us for a heartfelt cacao ceremony dedicated to healing and renewal following the recent LA fires.

Hosted by @crystal_wellnessmedicina @drleannewhitney and @yogabysteph

Saturday, January 25th | 6:30 PM
📍@yogazan

✨ All proceeds will be donated to World Central Kitchen @wckitchen

Wear comfortable clothing and please bring:
• A special or sacred object for the altar
• Journal & pen
• Water bottle

Use the link in bio to sign up. If you or someone you know has been directly impacted by the fires and would like to attend, please DM @crystal_wellnessmedicina.

#CacaoCeremony #HealingTogether #LAFires #RenewalAndResilience #HeartHealing #SacredCeremony #WorldCentralKitchen #GratitudeInAction #MindBodySoul #ResilienceAndHope #GatherInCommunity #PhoenixRising #Transformation

Kicking off 2025 with a full heart! 💖🌟

This past week, I had the privilege of celebrating my nephew Mateo’s 1st New Year and his 1st Birthday. His sweet spirit is such a joy—he brings so much happiness and light to our family, and watching him grow has been the greatest gift.

As I leave NY and return to LA, I carry with me immense gratitude for my sister, Angela and brother-in-law, Eddie for bringing such a bright light into our lives. They’ve done an incredible job nurturing and guiding this precious soul through his first year of Earthly life! @paintedbyangela @edwardaskew - a deep bow to you both!

✨ Cheers to another year ahead of family, connection, growth, and joy! ✨

#ProudTia
#FamilyLove
#GratefulHeart
#AuntieLife
#HappyNewYear
#FirstBirthday
#JoyfulMoments

Kicking off 2025 with a full heart! 💖🌟

This past week, I had the privilege of celebrating my nephew Mateo’s 1st New Year and his 1st Birthday. His sweet spirit is such a joy—he brings so much happiness and light to our family, and watching him grow has been the greatest gift.

As I leave NY and return to LA, I carry with me immense gratitude for my sister, Angela and brother-in-law, Eddie for bringing such a bright light into our lives. They’ve done an incredible job nurturing and guiding this precious soul through his first year of Earthly life! @paintedbyangela @edwardaskew - a deep bow to you both!

✨ Cheers to another year ahead of family, connection, growth, and joy! ✨

#ProudTia
#FamilyLove
#GratefulHeart
#AuntieLife
#HappyNewYear
#FirstBirthday
#JoyfulMoments

As we begin to transition into the Fall season, have you noticed any internal shifts? Are you celebrating this change or is there sense of familiar melancholy peaking through? How will this Fall season be different? What will you intend?

Ritual has deep roots in humanity and is practiced as a way to release one phase of life and usher in a new one. In the week following the Fall equinox, we will gather to be present to and intentional with this transition.

Join us for a heart-opening cacao ritual featuring breathwork, meditation, an intention setting circle, and healing music.

Early Bird: $45 and $60 after 9/25

More info + register at yogazan.com (link in bio)
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@crystal_wellnessmedicina
@drleannewhitney
@christinahuang_shukaistudio
@yogazan
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#cacaoceremony #heartopening #ritual #fallseason #transition #plantmedicine #mindfulness #cacao #healingjourney #functionalmushroooms #intentionalliving #breathwork #meditation #flutehealing #ceremonialcacao #innerpeace #yoga #santamonica

As we begin to transition into the Fall season, have you noticed any internal shifts? Are you celebrating this change or is there sense of familiar melancholy peaking through? How will this Fall season be different? What will you intend?

Ritual has deep roots in humanity and is practiced as a way to release one phase of life and usher in a new one. In the week following the Fall equinox, we will gather to be present to and intentional with this transition.

Join us for a heart-opening cacao ritual featuring breathwork, meditation, an intention setting circle, and healing music.

Early Bird: $45 and $60 after 9/25

More info + register at yogazan.com (link in bio)
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@crystal_wellnessmedicina
@drleannewhitney
@christinahuang_shukaistudio
@yogazan
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#cacaoceremony #heartopening #ritual #fallseason #transition #plantmedicine #mindfulness #cacao #healingjourney #functionalmushroooms #intentionalliving #breathwork #meditation #flutehealing #ceremonialcacao #innerpeace #yoga #santamonica

This girl is on 🔥!!! Small human with a HUGE spirit ✨ Lucy learned how to flip a pancake for the first time today! We also played Alicia Keys’ “Girl on Fire” song at her request and we sang it loud & proud! 🥞👩🏽‍🍳 🎶💞

@emr2182 @jaycoyoga thank you for blessing the world with this soul!

This girl is on 🔥!!! Small human with a HUGE spirit ✨ Lucy learned how to flip a pancake for the first time today! We also played Alicia Keys’ “Girl on Fire” song at her request and we sang it loud & proud! 🥞👩🏽‍🍳 🎶💞

@emr2182 @jaycoyoga thank you for blessing the world with this soul!

What a blessed life it is to explore you through all of my senses 🙏🏽 Grateful to have spent my day with you, Madre Tierra 🌍🌋💚🦋#earthday #pachamama #madretierra #costarica #volcanpoas #lapazwaterfall

What a blessed life it is to explore you through all of my senses 🙏🏽 Grateful to have spent my day with you, Madre Tierra 🌍🌋💚🦋#earthday #pachamama #madretierra #costarica #volcanpoas #lapazwaterfall

CELEBRATING 41 trips around the sun! 🌞
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As I don’t often post, here I share with you what’s become of me recently. As many of you may or may not know…I am a personal chef to private retreats in Costa Rica and a certified holistic health & wellness coach. The retreats I cook for are deeply healing, plant medicine retreats. I do this work bc it aligns with my values and purpose to support others through their healing and it means the world to me to help create a safe container for seekers of their truth. Nature is medicine. Plants are medicine. Food is medicine. Breath is medicine. Integration is medicine. Relationship are medicine. Love is medicine. God has gifted us with abundant ways to heal our mind, body, and spirits; it is my honor to be on this path humbly serving.
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The last 2.5 years of my life have been been transformative with nothing short of my own personal deep healing work and aligning with my soul’s purpose. I continue to adjust and align, and one thing I vow to change going forward is the fact that I don’t celebrate my wins often enough. I often hide. Hiding my wins out of the sheer fear of being SEEN 👁️. My personal work continues as I further step into my purpose and allow my soul to remind my mind that what I have to offer the world is absolutely beautiful and worthy of celebrating!!
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My deepest and heartfelt gratitude to God - my rock, as I continue to open my heart, lean in, trust, and receive. Gratitude to my parents and all of my incredible sisters, who cheer me on; they’ve seen me struggle and doubt myself for far too many years; they’ve seen my tears, and held me in my most vulnerable of times. A deep bow and special thank you to my sisters, mentors and teachers @embracingyourlight and @drleannewhitney - without your unconditional love, guidance, encouragement, and support I would not be where I am today…thank you, thank you, thank you. And a head-to-the-Earth bow to our Great Mother, for providing, for nurturing, and for sustaining life.
Blessings & peace be with you all! 🙏🏽🌺🦋💚
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Ink by @temple.of.freya thank you dear sister for my right of passage marking 🌙✨
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#purpose #healing #medicine #love #celebrate #life #manifesting

CELEBRATING 41 trips around the sun! 🌞
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As I don’t often post, here I share with you what’s become of me recently. As many of you may or may not know…I am a personal chef to private retreats in Costa Rica and a certified holistic health & wellness coach. The retreats I cook for are deeply healing, plant medicine retreats. I do this work bc it aligns with my values and purpose to support others through their healing and it means the world to me to help create a safe container for seekers of their truth. Nature is medicine. Plants are medicine. Food is medicine. Breath is medicine. Integration is medicine. Relationship are medicine. Love is medicine. God has gifted us with abundant ways to heal our mind, body, and spirits; it is my honor to be on this path humbly serving.
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The last 2.5 years of my life have been been transformative with nothing short of my own personal deep healing work and aligning with my soul’s purpose. I continue to adjust and align, and one thing I vow to change going forward is the fact that I don’t celebrate my wins often enough. I often hide. Hiding my wins out of the sheer fear of being SEEN 👁️. My personal work continues as I further step into my purpose and allow my soul to remind my mind that what I have to offer the world is absolutely beautiful and worthy of celebrating!!
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My deepest and heartfelt gratitude to God - my rock, as I continue to open my heart, lean in, trust, and receive. Gratitude to my parents and all of my incredible sisters, who cheer me on; they’ve seen me struggle and doubt myself for far too many years; they’ve seen my tears, and held me in my most vulnerable of times. A deep bow and special thank you to my sisters, mentors and teachers @embracingyourlight and @drleannewhitney - without your unconditional love, guidance, encouragement, and support I would not be where I am today…thank you, thank you, thank you. And a head-to-the-Earth bow to our Great Mother, for providing, for nurturing, and for sustaining life.
Blessings & peace be with you all! 🙏🏽🌺🦋💚
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Ink by @temple.of.freya thank you dear sister for my right of passage marking 🌙✨
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#purpose #healing #medicine #love #celebrate #life #manifesting

Madre Naturaleza 🌱💚 #costarica #greciacr #loschorros #decompress #natureheals #waterfalls #chasingwaterfalls #grateful #semanasanta #bliss #travels #nomadlife

Madre Naturaleza 🌱💚 #costarica #greciacr #loschorros #decompress #natureheals #waterfalls #chasingwaterfalls #grateful #semanasanta #bliss #travels #nomadlife

Big big smiles of pure joy and gratitude to @yogarajwla , teachers & students of yogaraj, and the entire community for all the love and support over the past decade+ as a student and four years as a teacher. A deep bow to @jaycoyoga for taking me under his yogi wing as both a student and teacher. The relationships and growth I’ve had here have had a huge impact on me and are close to my heart.

As many of you know, I’ve been going to Costa Rica over the past 1.5 years, creating healing space and healing meals to support the deep work at psilocybin retreats. I am committing myself more to this work and time in Costa Rica. I’ve also recently become a Certified Functional Medicine Health and Wellness Coach. I’m excited to see how the next chapter of my life unfolds yet feeling deeply emotional to let go. *sigh*

So although I will not be present on the schedule as a regular teacher, you bet I’ll see you in class via Zoom practicing alongside you as well as a sub when I’m in town!

Namaste & Pura Vida 🙏🏽❤️

*pictured above: me & today’s Sunday Mellow Flow students ☺️

#yoga #yogafam #yogaislife #gratitude #healing #growth #wellness #love #joy #purposedriven #wellness #healthandwellness #wellnesscoach

Big big smiles of pure joy and gratitude to @yogarajwla , teachers & students of yogaraj, and the entire community for all the love and support over the past decade+ as a student and four years as a teacher. A deep bow to @jaycoyoga for taking me under his yogi wing as both a student and teacher. The relationships and growth I’ve had here have had a huge impact on me and are close to my heart.

As many of you know, I’ve been going to Costa Rica over the past 1.5 years, creating healing space and healing meals to support the deep work at psilocybin retreats. I am committing myself more to this work and time in Costa Rica. I’ve also recently become a Certified Functional Medicine Health and Wellness Coach. I’m excited to see how the next chapter of my life unfolds yet feeling deeply emotional to let go. *sigh*

So although I will not be present on the schedule as a regular teacher, you bet I’ll see you in class via Zoom practicing alongside you as well as a sub when I’m in town!

Namaste & Pura Vida 🙏🏽❤️

*pictured above: me & today’s Sunday Mellow Flow students ☺️

#yoga #yogafam #yogaislife #gratitude #healing #growth #wellness #love #joy #purposedriven #wellness #healthandwellness #wellnesscoach

Yay! My Xmas gift to myself was the Nama J2 Cold Press Juicer! And she did not disappoint. 🥬🥒🍊

Packaging was beautiful & organized. Assembly was easy (instructions were on point!), cleaning was easy and juicing was EASY PEASY. Recipe below:

6 leaves - Dinosaur Kale w/stems
1/2 bunch - Curly Parsley w/stems
1/2 bunch - Mint (de-stemmed)
1 Cucumber w/skin
5 Oranges - roughly peeled
1 large knob - Whole ginger
1 Jalapeño (deseeded)

I juiced above ingredients in 2 batches and made 35oz of fresh cold pressed juice!

My favorite part: it’s hands free and it will juice whole and large cut fruits/veggies. Long gone are the days of hand feeding a juicer small bits & pieces!

Recipe & purchase inspired by @thejenjones - she has a discount code/link in her bio :)

#namaj2 #juicer #nutrition #fruitsandveggies #foodismedicine #healthyliving #juice #kitchenappliances

Yay! My Xmas gift to myself was the Nama J2 Cold Press Juicer! And she did not disappoint. 🥬🥒🍊

Packaging was beautiful & organized. Assembly was easy (instructions were on point!), cleaning was easy and juicing was EASY PEASY. Recipe below:

6 leaves - Dinosaur Kale w/stems
1/2 bunch - Curly Parsley w/stems
1/2 bunch - Mint (de-stemmed)
1 Cucumber w/skin
5 Oranges - roughly peeled
1 large knob - Whole ginger
1 Jalapeño (deseeded)

I juiced above ingredients in 2 batches and made 35oz of fresh cold pressed juice!

My favorite part: it’s hands free and it will juice whole and large cut fruits/veggies. Long gone are the days of hand feeding a juicer small bits & pieces!

Recipe & purchase inspired by @thejenjones - she has a discount code/link in her bio :)

#namaj2 #juicer #nutrition #fruitsandveggies #foodismedicine #healthyliving #juice #kitchenappliances

When you find your kindred spirit on the other side of the world. Happiest birthday to my brother from another mother @giampaolo.giorgi You are the gift that keeps on giving. I feel so blessed to have found you! I wish you another beautiful trip around the sun, and never forget that whatever lives gives you, your big sister will always be here for you. Ti amo ❤️‍🔥🥳

#littlebrother #sagittarius #kindredspirits #hbd

When you find your kindred spirit on the other side of the world. Happiest birthday to my brother from another mother @giampaolo.giorgi You are the gift that keeps on giving. I feel so blessed to have found you! I wish you another beautiful trip around the sun, and never forget that whatever lives gives you, your big sister will always be here for you. Ti amo ❤️‍🔥🥳

#littlebrother #sagittarius #kindredspirits #hbd

A majestic white horse is the countryside of the majestic Costa Rica living the Pura Vida….and also, did that horse actually *sup* me? 🐴🤍🫶🏽

#vegancooking #veganchef #chef #retreats #foodismedicine #healingfood #soulascension #soulascensionretreat #psilocybin #psilocybinretreat #magic #plantmedicine #natureheals #naturesmedicine #mothernature #grounding #healing #costarica #mindbodyspirit #setandsetting

A majestic white horse is the countryside of the majestic Costa Rica living the Pura Vida….and also, did that horse actually *sup* me? 🐴🤍🫶🏽

#vegancooking #veganchef #chef #retreats #foodismedicine #healingfood #soulascension #soulascensionretreat #psilocybin #psilocybinretreat #magic #plantmedicine #natureheals #naturesmedicine #mothernature #grounding #healing #costarica #mindbodyspirit #setandsetting

Intention setting & ceremony are powerful keystones to the healing journey and process of sitting with plant medicine. It is my absolute honor and pleasure to be a part of the set & setting team at the Soul Ascension retreats by @embracingyourlight . Not only do I feed our guests and staff delicious vegan meals, but I also support in creating a safe space for healing, and set up the ceremony space. Jacqui, as the retreat and medicine facilitator, spends countless hours with our guests prepping them in mind, body, and spirit for their psilocybin journey within and many more hours supporting them through their integration work - which is where the real work is. Her love and connection to her guests is transcendent and felt throughout the space. I am never short of being in awe at the breakthroughs that occur during the retreats, for both guests and staff. The work being done here is real, raw, powerful, and absolutely beautiful - and I am so grateful to be a part of it. Thank you Jacqui for loving me and trusting me
🙏🏽🤍💫

#vegancooking #veganchef #chef #retreats #foodismedicine #healingfood #soulascension #soulascensionretreat #psilocybin #psilocybinretreat #magic #natureheals #naturesmedicine #mothernature #grounding #healing #costarica #mindbodyspirit #setandsetting

Intention setting & ceremony are powerful keystones to the healing journey and process of sitting with plant medicine. It is my absolute honor and pleasure to be a part of the set & setting team at the Soul Ascension retreats by @embracingyourlight . Not only do I feed our guests and staff delicious vegan meals, but I also support in creating a safe space for healing, and set up the ceremony space. Jacqui, as the retreat and medicine facilitator, spends countless hours with our guests prepping them in mind, body, and spirit for their psilocybin journey within and many more hours supporting them through their integration work - which is where the real work is. Her love and connection to her guests is transcendent and felt throughout the space. I am never short of being in awe at the breakthroughs that occur during the retreats, for both guests and staff. The work being done here is real, raw, powerful, and absolutely beautiful - and I am so grateful to be a part of it. Thank you Jacqui for loving me and trusting me
🙏🏽🤍💫

#vegancooking #veganchef #chef #retreats #foodismedicine #healingfood #soulascension #soulascensionretreat #psilocybin #psilocybinretreat #magic #natureheals #naturesmedicine #mothernature #grounding #healing #costarica #mindbodyspirit #setandsetting

Day 1 breakfast at the Soul Ascension Retreat by @embracingyourlight
- Berry, banana, pineapple smoothie w/cardamom, ginger, flax seed, chia seeds & coconut oil.
- Toast served with almond butter & strawberry preserves
- Cucumber & hierbabuena infused water
- Tropical fruit salad w/pineapple, pear, orange, apple, grapes, blueberries, and kiwi - dressed in orange juice and maple syrup w/ a dash of salt
- Hot herbal teas

#vegancooking #chef #veganchef #retreats #foodismedicine #healingfood #soulascension #soulascensionretreat #psilocybin #psilocybinretreat #magic #natureheals #naturesmedicine #mothernature #grounding #healing #costarica #mindbodyspirit

Day 1 breakfast at the Soul Ascension Retreat by @embracingyourlight
- Berry, banana, pineapple smoothie w/cardamom, ginger, flax seed, chia seeds & coconut oil.
- Toast served with almond butter & strawberry preserves
- Cucumber & hierbabuena infused water
- Tropical fruit salad w/pineapple, pear, orange, apple, grapes, blueberries, and kiwi - dressed in orange juice and maple syrup w/ a dash of salt
- Hot herbal teas

#vegancooking #chef #veganchef #retreats #foodismedicine #healingfood #soulascension #soulascensionretreat #psilocybin #psilocybinretreat #magic #natureheals #naturesmedicine #mothernature #grounding #healing #costarica #mindbodyspirit

I still have to pinch myself when I return to the beauty of Costa Rica. Taking a moment to take it all in while I decompress from the hustle of LA. It usually takes me a couple days to unwind and settle into the presence of everything surrounding me. Shaking off hustle energy takes time, and this is why it’s so crucial that we take some time away from our day to day lives and get into nature. Your nervous system resets, clarity is gained, and receptivity opens your mind, body, spirit for healing. Come to Costa Rica for a retreat with @embracingyourlight … your nervous system will thank you!! 💫🌺🫶🏽

#soulascension #soulascensionretreat #psilocybin #psilocybinretreat #magic #natureheals #naturesmedicine #mothernature #grounding #healing #costarica #mindbodyspirit

I still have to pinch myself when I return to the beauty of Costa Rica. Taking a moment to take it all in while I decompress from the hustle of LA. It usually takes me a couple days to unwind and settle into the presence of everything surrounding me. Shaking off hustle energy takes time, and this is why it’s so crucial that we take some time away from our day to day lives and get into nature. Your nervous system resets, clarity is gained, and receptivity opens your mind, body, spirit for healing. Come to Costa Rica for a retreat with @embracingyourlight … your nervous system will thank you!! 💫🌺🫶🏽

#soulascension #soulascensionretreat #psilocybin #psilocybinretreat #magic #natureheals #naturesmedicine #mothernature #grounding #healing #costarica #mindbodyspirit

“Mother of the Water
Mother of us All
Dreams of New Beginnings
Streams and Waterfalls”

- Alexa Sunshine Rose

#costarica #paradise #praisetoourmother #peace #placeofhealing #mothernature #pachamama

“Mother of the Water
Mother of us All
Dreams of New Beginnings
Streams and Waterfalls”

- Alexa Sunshine Rose

#costarica #paradise #praisetoourmother #peace #placeofhealing #mothernature #pachamama

I had the honor of being a part of my dear sister’s @brandys.medicina creative process. She is a medicine woman, and a gentle yet fierce force making a difference in this world - firstly by healing herself, and then continuing her work beyond herself to support others in their healing. I echo her prayer on sisterhood and her humble acknowledgment of the areas of one’s self that must heal in order to embrace our sisters….

….

Repost from @brandys.medicina

Dear Sisters,
My prayer is that we embrace each other, love each other, lift each other up. That we write a new story, that we heal the ancient wounds, that we learn to trust each other, to open our hearts to each other. May we work together to create the new world we want to see, hand in hand and heart to heart. May we be inspired by each other, may we forgive each other and have each others backs.

A humble apology to any woman I may have hurt consciously or unconsciously. That I may have judged or been jealous of, or projected any of my stuff on to. Please know that this has nothing to do with you, it only stemmed from my own fear and insecurity. I Illuminate this aspect of myself and see that you were only inspiring me to shine too. So thank you. I am learning, and growing, and doing my best.

Thank you to all the women in my life who see me, love me, and support me. It has been such a healing balm to my soul. Infinite gratitude to each of you.

I’m sorry
Please forgive me
Thank you
I love you

I see you and honor you 👁🤍🪶

•
•
•
📷 by @heathergildroy 🫶🏽
#sisters #sisterhood #healing #sisterwound #prayer #love #unity #women #growth #truth #forgiveness #beauty #feminine #divinefeminine #riseup #honor #womensupportingwomen #mentalhealth #newparadigm #trust #embodiment #bettertogether

I had the honor of being a part of my dear sister’s @brandys.medicina creative process. She is a medicine woman, and a gentle yet fierce force making a difference in this world - firstly by healing herself, and then continuing her work beyond herself to support others in their healing. I echo her prayer on sisterhood and her humble acknowledgment of the areas of one’s self that must heal in order to embrace our sisters….

….

Repost from @brandys.medicina

Dear Sisters,
My prayer is that we embrace each other, love each other, lift each other up. That we write a new story, that we heal the ancient wounds, that we learn to trust each other, to open our hearts to each other. May we work together to create the new world we want to see, hand in hand and heart to heart. May we be inspired by each other, may we forgive each other and have each others backs.

A humble apology to any woman I may have hurt consciously or unconsciously. That I may have judged or been jealous of, or projected any of my stuff on to. Please know that this has nothing to do with you, it only stemmed from my own fear and insecurity. I Illuminate this aspect of myself and see that you were only inspiring me to shine too. So thank you. I am learning, and growing, and doing my best.

Thank you to all the women in my life who see me, love me, and support me. It has been such a healing balm to my soul. Infinite gratitude to each of you.

I’m sorry
Please forgive me
Thank you
I love you

I see you and honor you 👁🤍🪶

•
•
•
📷 by @heathergildroy 🫶🏽
#sisters #sisterhood #healing #sisterwound #prayer #love #unity #women #growth #truth #forgiveness #beauty #feminine #divinefeminine #riseup #honor #womensupportingwomen #mentalhealth #newparadigm #trust #embodiment #bettertogether

S I M P L I C I T Y
This papaya-strawberry salad reminds me of the simplicity of a cat nap. Both are simple. Both take about 15 minutes and both are refreshing and nourishing. Self-care can feel a bit overwhelming when life is busy - another one of those things that “we’ll get to later”. But it’s truly the small acts of self-care that have the cumulative effect that we need to sustain the moments that turn into days, into months…and so on. Wherever you are reading this, I hope you take a few simple moments to do (or not do) something that brings peace into your day.
With gratitude ~❤️ Crystal Rose

Pics by: @kikipolophotography

Papaya contains powerfully antioxidants, fights inflammation, improves digestion, and defends against visible signs of aging - yes please!

Simple salad recipe:
- 1 medium papaya
- 1 cup strawberries
- 1 tangerine
- Zest of 1 lime
- Juice of 1 lime
- 1 tbs. pure maple syrup (optional)
- Mint for garnish

Cut papaya into 1 inch cubes and strawberries into bite sized pieces. Segment the tangerine. Drizzle with lime juice and maple syrup. Garnish with zest & mint, and enjoy!

#wellnesscoach #holisticwellness #nutrition #selfcare #simplicity #chef #privatechef #foodismedicine #nourishyourbody #mindbodyspirit #healthy #wellness #simplefood #simplereceipes #plantbased #plantfood #wholefood #loveyourbody #branding #brandingphotography #lifestylephotography #losangelesphotographer

S I M P L I C I T Y
This papaya-strawberry salad reminds me of the simplicity of a cat nap. Both are simple. Both take about 15 minutes and both are refreshing and nourishing. Self-care can feel a bit overwhelming when life is busy - another one of those things that “we’ll get to later”. But it’s truly the small acts of self-care that have the cumulative effect that we need to sustain the moments that turn into days, into months…and so on. Wherever you are reading this, I hope you take a few simple moments to do (or not do) something that brings peace into your day.
With gratitude ~❤️ Crystal Rose

Pics by: @kikipolophotography

Papaya contains powerfully antioxidants, fights inflammation, improves digestion, and defends against visible signs of aging - yes please!

Simple salad recipe:
- 1 medium papaya
- 1 cup strawberries
- 1 tangerine
- Zest of 1 lime
- Juice of 1 lime
- 1 tbs. pure maple syrup (optional)
- Mint for garnish

Cut papaya into 1 inch cubes and strawberries into bite sized pieces. Segment the tangerine. Drizzle with lime juice and maple syrup. Garnish with zest & mint, and enjoy!

#wellnesscoach #holisticwellness #nutrition #selfcare #simplicity #chef #privatechef #foodismedicine #nourishyourbody #mindbodyspirit #healthy #wellness #simplefood #simplereceipes #plantbased #plantfood #wholefood #loveyourbody #branding #brandingphotography #lifestylephotography #losangelesphotographer

Soul Ascension: A Psilocybin Retreat in Costa Rica - UPCOMING : May 26-30

In March, I had the honor of being a part of the Soul Ascension retreat in Costa Rica, organized by @embracingyourlight

Being in service to our gracious and lovely guests, alongside Jacqui Ruiz and @annasongsong for five incredible days was an experience I will never forget!

In addition to providing a safe space for deep healing for our guests, I got to do what I love - cook nourishing and healing plant based meals, support in the preparation of magic mushroom ceremonies, and connect with beautiful human beings and Mother Earth.

There is something powerful that happens when humans come together for healing & connection - collectively our intentions magnify and what unfolds moment-by-moment is an opening to experience acceptance, love and joy.

We hope that you join us for the next one! Please see @embracingyourlight link in bio regarding upcoming retreats. Next one is May 26-May 30✨🍄🌴🙏🏽

#retreat #costarica #energyvortex #healingwithpsilocybin #psilocybinmethod #plantbasedfood #retreatfood #healingthrufood #naaturesmedicine #medicina #foodismedicine #intentionalliving #mindfulness #mothernature #connection #love #intomeyousee

Soul Ascension: A Psilocybin Retreat in Costa Rica - UPCOMING : May 26-30

In March, I had the honor of being a part of the Soul Ascension retreat in Costa Rica, organized by @embracingyourlight

Being in service to our gracious and lovely guests, alongside Jacqui Ruiz and @annasongsong for five incredible days was an experience I will never forget!

In addition to providing a safe space for deep healing for our guests, I got to do what I love - cook nourishing and healing plant based meals, support in the preparation of magic mushroom ceremonies, and connect with beautiful human beings and Mother Earth.

There is something powerful that happens when humans come together for healing & connection - collectively our intentions magnify and what unfolds moment-by-moment is an opening to experience acceptance, love and joy.

We hope that you join us for the next one! Please see @embracingyourlight link in bio regarding upcoming retreats. Next one is May 26-May 30✨🍄🌴🙏🏽

#retreat #costarica #energyvortex #healingwithpsilocybin #psilocybinmethod #plantbasedfood #retreatfood #healingthrufood #naaturesmedicine #medicina #foodismedicine #intentionalliving #mindfulness #mothernature #connection #love #intomeyousee

The best romance story ever told: It’s you. It’s always been you. ❤️‍🔥
#oscarwilde

The best romance story ever told: It’s you. It’s always been you. ❤️‍🔥
#oscarwilde

♓️ M O O N IN P I S C E S ♓️
The Moon lands in Pisces today reminding us of our magic. Pisces is fluid and teaches us to honor the rhythm of our life. It encourages us to trust the process of our dreams and know that everything occurs when it needs to. Pisces also teaches us that we are one with the Universe. Everything we desire is already ours. All we need to do is break down the internal barriers that prevent us from receiving it.

Over the next few days, feel your potential and your ability to create your reality. You are an energetic being. You can attract any energy you desire in this life. Try being the energy you wish to attract, that is your magic. Be it first, then be open to receiving it. If you feel any resistance, ask yourself why. Does something need healing? Do you need to shift into any energy of belief? Or do you need to release old patterns that keep you small?

Allow yourself to expand this year and take up the space you deserve. Allow your magic to be seen. And allow the energy you need the most to find you.

Repost from @spiritdaughter
Image via @thecosmicfeminist
#pisces #piscesmoon #waxingmoon

♓️ M O O N IN P I S C E S ♓️
The Moon lands in Pisces today reminding us of our magic. Pisces is fluid and teaches us to honor the rhythm of our life. It encourages us to trust the process of our dreams and know that everything occurs when it needs to. Pisces also teaches us that we are one with the Universe. Everything we desire is already ours. All we need to do is break down the internal barriers that prevent us from receiving it.

Over the next few days, feel your potential and your ability to create your reality. You are an energetic being. You can attract any energy you desire in this life. Try being the energy you wish to attract, that is your magic. Be it first, then be open to receiving it. If you feel any resistance, ask yourself why. Does something need healing? Do you need to shift into any energy of belief? Or do you need to release old patterns that keep you small?

Allow yourself to expand this year and take up the space you deserve. Allow your magic to be seen. And allow the energy you need the most to find you.

Repost from @spiritdaughter
Image via @thecosmicfeminist
#pisces #piscesmoon #waxingmoon

I T A L I A N N E W Y E A R 🇮🇹❤️‍🔥🍝
2021 - thank you for all that you revealed. I’ve talked enough about the lessons and my growth throughout the year. Now, all I have to say is that I’ve enjoyed these final days of 2021 in this beautiful country with my beautiful Italian family, reflecting on the many blessing that have been bestowed upon me.

I look forward to reaping what I’ve sowed in the coming year. Dear 2022 - whatever you have planned for me…I trust that’s it’s the right time.

2021 - I regret nothing and I regret no one. I thank you. I love you. ❤️

#nye #nye2021 #xmas #family #blessings #italy #travel #reflections #iloveyou

I T A L I A N N E W Y E A R 🇮🇹❤️‍🔥🍝
2021 - thank you for all that you revealed. I’ve talked enough about the lessons and my growth throughout the year. Now, all I have to say is that I’ve enjoyed these final days of 2021 in this beautiful country with my beautiful Italian family, reflecting on the many blessing that have been bestowed upon me.

I look forward to reaping what I’ve sowed in the coming year. Dear 2022 - whatever you have planned for me…I trust that’s it’s the right time.

2021 - I regret nothing and I regret no one. I thank you. I love you. ❤️

#nye #nye2021 #xmas #family #blessings #italy #travel #reflections #iloveyou

B E F R E E : Y O G A 👁
You can free yourself from incessant chatter by becoming The Witness; that is, stepping back and viewing your thoughts objectively. Realizing and accepting that your incessant chatter is nothing more than your narration of how you perceive the world - your narrative makes you feel more comfortable with the unknown, and so you assign the unknown some kind of meaning, according to your value system and your historical experiences. This is your minds way of buffering reality- it is protecting you by controlling your “alternate reality” - BUT THAT VOICE - YOUR THOUGHTS ARE NOT YOU. And you do not “need” that protection. Can we begin to lean a little more into uncertainty by bearing Witness to the voice in our heads?

The world is not the enemy. The situation you perceive as a threat is not the enemy. Realizing that you are perceiving a problem puts the onus on you, which means you have the power to manipulate the narrative and release yourself from the trance of incessant, sabotaging chatter. Ask not, “what should I do about X problem?”, instead ask, “what part of me is being disturbed by X situation?”. It’s impossible to pull yourself out of a trance to find a solution if you’re lost in the neurotic thinking/energy of the problem.

What will set you free? Breaking the habit of thinking that the solution to your problem is to rearrange things outside yourself. The only permanent solution is to go inside and let go of the part of you that seems to have so many problems with reality.

A powerful tool is Yoga. Yoga (in all its various forms) takes you inward. You become The Witness. You become Knowledge…and that knowledge can set you free….to practice over and over and over I’m every situation, bc after all, this life is your human experience, and that voice inside your head isn’t going anywhere. But you have the power to tame it and own it rather than it own you. 🧘🏽‍♀️👁

#yoga #yogi #bethewitness #theuntetheredsoul #growth #selfdevelopment #peacewithin #meditation #awakening #consciousness #love #freedom

B E F R E E : Y O G A 👁
You can free yourself from incessant chatter by becoming The Witness; that is, stepping back and viewing your thoughts objectively. Realizing and accepting that your incessant chatter is nothing more than your narration of how you perceive the world - your narrative makes you feel more comfortable with the unknown, and so you assign the unknown some kind of meaning, according to your value system and your historical experiences. This is your minds way of buffering reality- it is protecting you by controlling your “alternate reality” - BUT THAT VOICE - YOUR THOUGHTS ARE NOT YOU. And you do not “need” that protection. Can we begin to lean a little more into uncertainty by bearing Witness to the voice in our heads?

The world is not the enemy. The situation you perceive as a threat is not the enemy. Realizing that you are perceiving a problem puts the onus on you, which means you have the power to manipulate the narrative and release yourself from the trance of incessant, sabotaging chatter. Ask not, “what should I do about X problem?”, instead ask, “what part of me is being disturbed by X situation?”. It’s impossible to pull yourself out of a trance to find a solution if you’re lost in the neurotic thinking/energy of the problem.

What will set you free? Breaking the habit of thinking that the solution to your problem is to rearrange things outside yourself. The only permanent solution is to go inside and let go of the part of you that seems to have so many problems with reality.

A powerful tool is Yoga. Yoga (in all its various forms) takes you inward. You become The Witness. You become Knowledge…and that knowledge can set you free….to practice over and over and over I’m every situation, bc after all, this life is your human experience, and that voice inside your head isn’t going anywhere. But you have the power to tame it and own it rather than it own you. 🧘🏽‍♀️👁

#yoga #yogi #bethewitness #theuntetheredsoul #growth #selfdevelopment #peacewithin #meditation #awakening #consciousness #love #freedom

O B S E R V A T I O N S 🙃
What fun to observe my inner dialogue after 2 weeks of no yoga + 24 hours of travel to get to Italy. I’m stiff. I decided to bring my @liforme mat with me, insisting I “needed” my good mat for my practice, only to forget it in Paris on my layover. Thankfully, the last time I was in Italy, I left a mat here for future trips. It’s a basic mat, not much grip - a lot of ego conversations around that. So much so that I had to stop laugh at myself…remembering to be grateful that I had a mat at all, that I’m in freaking Italy and above all, that I have a capable body to practice my asanas. We get in our own way all to often. Recognizing when we are doing so allows us a moment to redirect our mind toward what is actually important - to shift our energy and reopen to the abundance and blessings of the moment 🙏🏽❤️ 🌕 Namaste my friends

#reflectionsofayogi #yoga #yogi #love #gratitude #shifting #energy #healing #awareness #abundance #italy #travel #fullmoon #ascolipiceno

O B S E R V A T I O N S 🙃
What fun to observe my inner dialogue after 2 weeks of no yoga + 24 hours of travel to get to Italy. I’m stiff. I decided to bring my @liforme mat with me, insisting I “needed” my good mat for my practice, only to forget it in Paris on my layover. Thankfully, the last time I was in Italy, I left a mat here for future trips. It’s a basic mat, not much grip - a lot of ego conversations around that. So much so that I had to stop laugh at myself…remembering to be grateful that I had a mat at all, that I’m in freaking Italy and above all, that I have a capable body to practice my asanas. We get in our own way all to often. Recognizing when we are doing so allows us a moment to redirect our mind toward what is actually important - to shift our energy and reopen to the abundance and blessings of the moment 🙏🏽❤️ 🌕 Namaste my friends

#reflectionsofayogi #yoga #yogi #love #gratitude #shifting #energy #healing #awareness #abundance #italy #travel #fullmoon #ascolipiceno

L I F E I S A C A N V A S 🌞
Yesterday I was cleaver, so I wanted to change the world. Today I am wise, so I’m changing myself
✨ R U M I

#reflections #intentions #growth #awakening #transformation #selfawareness #consciousness #healing #integration #selflove #innerwork #shaddowwork #yoga #yogi #forgiveness #zion #nature #summer2021 #reset #rumi

L I F E I S A C A N V A S 🌞
Yesterday I was cleaver, so I wanted to change the world. Today I am wise, so I’m changing myself
✨ R U M I

#reflections #intentions #growth #awakening #transformation #selfawareness #consciousness #healing #integration #selflove #innerwork #shaddowwork #yoga #yogi #forgiveness #zion #nature #summer2021 #reset #rumi

A L M A S G E M E L A S 💫
How many lifetimes we share together does not matter. What matters is that we found one another and get to share our most meaningful moments together. Dani - you are a gift to this world, a healing presence and an Angel to so many. Your life is already filled with so many blessings, and not bc it’s perfect but because you see the beauty in everything. You appreciate life and in turn life appreciates you. Thank you for being a beacon of light in my life when I needed it most. I’m ever so grateful for you. Happy 40th birthday mi amor. Te amo infinito!!! ❤️🥳✨♾
@castro_daniela_
#40andfabulous #twinsouls #almasgemelas

A L M A S G E M E L A S 💫
How many lifetimes we share together does not matter. What matters is that we found one another and get to share our most meaningful moments together. Dani - you are a gift to this world, a healing presence and an Angel to so many. Your life is already filled with so many blessings, and not bc it’s perfect but because you see the beauty in everything. You appreciate life and in turn life appreciates you. Thank you for being a beacon of light in my life when I needed it most. I’m ever so grateful for you. Happy 40th birthday mi amor. Te amo infinito!!! ❤️🥳✨♾
@castro_daniela_
#40andfabulous #twinsouls #almasgemelas

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