Seek Within

At Edelvuur, under the guidance of the wonderful Sjoukje Emans, I began my training as a hypnotherapist. I felt called to this work because I had long been fascinated by the subconscious mind, so this felt like the natural next step. Learning to work from the heart, combining knowledge with my own intuition to guide others into trance, has been such a beautiful experience. It showed me that the answers are already inside us. The conscious mind does not always need to know what the subconscious knows. The subconscious only needs an invitation to do its work. This training has given me a way to work on a deeper level with my clients, where talking alone cannot reach.

At the Progressive Retreat, I had the opportunity to learn from Dr Joe Dispenza, whose work brings together neuroscience, meditation, personal transformation and the mystical. For three full days, we had lectures about brain waves, heart coherence, breathwork and connecting with Source. We meditated for more than six hours and learned how to use this knowledge to create change in our lives. Learning the science behind the change I had already felt through meditation gave me a deeper understanding of why it works. The most powerful thing I learned is that you are never stuck with who you are. You can always change, as long as you are willing to overcome your old self.

At Radiantly Alive, I had the incredible opportunity to learn from world-class teachers who helped me reconnect with my true self and deepen my yoga practice. Under the guidance of the wonderful Kimberley Utama (E-RYT 500), I was guided through daily morning meditation, pranayama, and yoga, helping me rediscover my inner peace. I dove deeper into yoga philosophy with Vijeth, whose knowledge and experience brought so much clarity to my understanding. Bipin Jo, a master from India, taught advanced asanas and shared his profound connection to yoga’s traditions. I explored Ayurveda and mudras with Lucia Monje, an incredibly experienced teacher whose wisdom, gained from years of training, was inspiring. Michael Henry (RYT 450), a physiotherapist, taught anatomy in a way that deepened my understanding of how the body moves in yoga. The four weeks were intense, both physically and emotionally, but they completely transformed my life. Through the challenges and growth, I felt a profound shift within me, as if I had peeled back layers and rediscovered parts of myself I had forgotten. It was a deep spiritual experience that has guided me to a more centered and purposeful way of being.

My journey through this training at Yoga View, guided by Claire Mark, Deb Wineman, Tom Quinn, Lane Fenrich, and Quinn Kearney, was a deeply enriching experience. During this time, I explored a wide range of topics, from meditation and the nature of the mind to pranayama, anatomy, the history of modern yoga, Sanskrit, alignment, and sequencing. I gained invaluable skills in organizing and teaching well-rounded, effective classes, and learned to approach asanas in different ways. The hands-on and verbal adjustments techniques I studied truly helped me deepen my understanding of how to guide others in their practice. It was a transformative experience that not only shaped my teaching but also strengthened my personal practice.

This course was guided by the wonderful Maria McCain, a trauma-informed holistic therapist, master multi-modality healing practitioner, and spiritual educator. To this day, I stay in regular contact with her, as I consider her one of my teachers. I felt called to take this course to understand my soul's purpose on a deeper level. I wanted to explore the contracts, traumas, fears, and energies I may be carrying from past lifetimes, and how they’ve shaped who I am today. I was also eager to learn more about karmic lessons. Throughout the course, I dove into the Akashic Records and the Akashic Realm, uncovering their deeper meaning. I learned the key rules of this sacred space and picked up grounding, energetic clearing, and protection practices to keep my energy balanced. My connection has grown so much, and I now feel more aligned in receiving guidance that feels clear and intuitive. By the end of this course, I learned how to open the Records for myself.

At Sat Nam Yoga, under the guidance of the wonderful Cat Fritz, a Reiki Master Teacher, I had the opportunity to deepen my Reiki practice. During this time, I received another attunement, and afterward, I noticed a significant shift in my ability to channel Reiki—it flowed with much more ease and clarity. I learned to fine-tune my healing skills to help others relieve pain or discomfort while also strengthening my own spiritual connection. As this was the Practitioner level, I gained the confidence and knowledge to offer Reiki professionally and discovered how to send Reiki across time and space through distance healing. It was such a powerful and eye-opening experience.

I had the honor of doing this training at Sat Nam Yoga with Cat Fritz, a wonderful and inspiring Reiki Master Teacher. During the process, I received an energetic attunement that opened up my energy field, allowing me to channel Reiki. I learned the basics of Reiki healing and how to tap into its energy just through intention. Feeling the Reiki energy for the first time was a truly beautiful and profound experience.