Amid the translations of the Pyramid Texts of Saqqara Amber Kashmir (ambar kashmir) is noted as a sacred oil that was commonly used to honor the powerful Neter Thoth and to promote health of the thyroid gland within the throat. The Hindu religion viewed this energy center of the body as the Fifth Chakra or […]
Extracted from the petals of roses—predominantly Rosa Damascus, pure rose essential oil is typically extracted via steam distillation or a solvent technique whereas the solvent is removed after the process. While commonly used in popular fragrances for its sweet aroma, rose essential oil contains compounds such as Vitamins C, B, K and carotene that make […]
After attending a two-day event called “Qi Revolution,” I was hooked on the ancient Chinese practice of Qigong. As the group performed each concentrated motion, I could feel my personal Qi — or energy — rising up through my body, flowing freely from every appendage and going out into the greater collective. Simultaneously, I could […]
Thirty kilometers south of modern-day Cairo sits an ancient burial ground in Saqqara. Home to the oldest stone complex historically known—Djoser’s Step Pyramid—and also home to what are believed to be the world’s oldest religious writings—The Pyramid Texts—Saqqara has been a sacred place for burials, rituals and ceremonies for over three thousand years. Amid the […]
More than just a fluffy, feel good treat for the body, the benefits of massage can go far beyond relieving pain and muscle stiffness. Therapeutic massage can also help relieve depression and anxiety while freeing your body of pent up emotions that can harbor themselves deeply in skin tissue. Did you know that negative energies […]
The modern world claims that women are too emotional, but we have been lied too. Women are not too emotional. But today’s woman? She is not emotional enough. When the news flashes images of the dead children of Syria and the frail babies of Africa, we should be dropping to our knees and sending screams […]
If you’ve ever had an ‘ah ha’ moment where suddenly one day where the idea hit you like a big bang: ‘Hey, I’m suddenly feeling more awakened, aware, and in tune with the collective and all of nature.’ –then you’ve got to see this quick video. Clever graphics, accurate information and a narrator with a […]
Having lost both parents, two uncles, a dozen friends and a stable of pets in recent years to the guise of physical death, I am no stranger to the power of grief. When unaddressed, the emotions associated with mourning can take hold of your life and drag you to the depths of darkness as the […]
We are living in a time where many people are waking up to the fact that our world is rapidly changing. People are starting to question their very existence and what their purpose here is. This has spurred a major increase for Spiritual Awakening and reconnecting to our true authentic selves. People are now coming out into […]
Believed to be a derivative of the Sanskrit word ‘upata’ —meaning precious stone — or the Greek Word ‘oppallios’ — meaning to see a change in color — it’s easy to get lost in the fiery rainbow hues of opals. One of the most recent discoveries in the world of opal stones came with the […]
