The Season of Samhain begins in the Northern Hemisphere on the evening of October 31st and is one of the sacred cross-quarters as we move from Autumn Equinox toward Winter Solstice celebrating the end of the harvest season and the beginning of a new year, in Pagan traditions. During this time of year the veil [ More…]
Grounding in Gratitude
Grounding, or Earthing, is a powerful and simple practice anyone can practice anywhere. You probably already know intuitively how to ground and some of you may already have a practice. I’m sharing my simple practice here as an opportunity to add some intention through your toes and weave some ease as you breathe into connecting [ More…]
AWAKE Evergreen Festival
We are honored to be part of the AWAKE Evergreen Festival the weekend of Oct. 1-3! Save the date to join us. More information at the Learn More link below. On Saturday, October 2, Scott and Shanti will be sharing a morning music, meditation, movement and mantra workshop with Qigong, Shamanic journeying and more at [ More…]
Yawn to Get Your Brain On!
Yawn On! Self-induced yawning is one of the best practices we can do to stimulate our parasympathetic nervous system as well as balance our brain. Research has shown yawning releases a cocktail of mood-elevating neurotransmitters including dopamine, serotonin, oxytocin and endorphins. In fact, it’s hard to find another activity that instantly positively influences so many [ More…]
Fall 2021 Mexico Retreat
UPDATE: We are now SOLD OUT for our 2021 retreat with 22 participants. Please use the sign up buttons below if you wish to be on our WAITING LIST and contacted when Mar de Jade opens up additional lodging in August, 2021. We would love to have you with us. Experience rebirth and renewal while [ More…]