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With all that's happening in the world right now, I wanted to share potent meditation and sound healing with you. Discover how to harness the power of breath to connect with the earth and the cosmos in a way that transforms your inner world and your relationships. Imagine tapping into the cosmic energy above while feeling grounded by the nurturing support of the earth—this episode promises to guide you through that very experience. We'll lead you through a calming meditation practice designed to ground you and open your heart, enabling a flow of transformative energy that helps you release tension, embrace grace, and deepen your connection with loved ones and the broader community. Let us invite you to align with the "miracle field" of divine possibilities, all under the tender embrace of the Divine Mother.
We also delve into the magical, transcendent force of hope—an energy that defies intellectual boundaries yet profoundly impacts all living beings. Learn the art of becoming a conduit for this vibrational healing force by opening your mind and body to its flow, particularly around the occiput and cervical spine. This episode will explore the significance of embodying these 'codes' of hope, empowering you to spread positivity and healing vibrations to a world in need. Join us in fostering a global community rooted in compassion, uplifted by the radiant vibrations of hope that ripple outwards to touch every corner of the earth.
A guided meditation for the Day of the Dead, to connect with your ancestors while the veil is thin.
Allow yourself to open to the guidance and teachings of the ancestors, embracing the continuity and life force that threads through each generation. This meditation is ideal for those seeking deeper grounding, connection, and a sense of belonging within their lineage. Perfect for Samhain, the Day of the Dead, or anytime you wish to feel the presence of ancestral love and support.
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Halloween, the Day of the Dead and the ancestral offerings that belong to this turn of the year, and how to make them simply at home.
Listen in and find inspiration for reconnecting with these timeless practices, while preparing your heart and home for the nourishing quietude of winter.
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Join me on a guided meditative journey to unlock the secrets of connecting with your higher self and embracing the profound, supportive energies around you. What if you could access the ancient wisdom of your ancestors and the guiding light of the spirits of the land to find peace amidst the chaos? This episode invites you to soften and surrender to the gentle pull of gravity, releasing physical and energetic tension as you harmonize with the transformative power of higher chakras, like the eighth chakra and the Soul Star Chakra. Immerse yourself in the radiant healing energies of the cosmic sun and Christ consciousness, and allow the iridescent rainbow light and sapphire blue frequencies to cleanse your aura, release past resistances, and open your heart to love, grace, and nobility.
This meditation will heighten your intuition and deepen your clarity, inviting you to walk a heart-centered path with renewed purpose. Embrace qualities of softness, quietude, and calm, and let this divine presence transform your daily life, instilling peace, resilience, and a profound sense of connectedness with each passing moment.
A guided sound ceremony for the autumn equinox: breath, an open heart, then attuning to the yin energy of the season.
As we shift into the second part of the meditation, we attune ourselves to the yin energy of the Autumn Equinox, a time of transition and deep rest. Embrace the growing yin by letting go of busyness and embracing non-doing for deeper healing and intuitive wisdom. Explore the journey of yielding and becoming like water, aligned with the natural rhythms of the season. We'll finish with sacred chants that reinforce themes of surrender, rest, and alignment, inviting you to soften and awaken during this powerful time of year. Tune in for a serene, introspective exploration of consciousness and seasonal wisdom.
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How to work with the autumn equinox: finding the balance point of the year, letting go of what the summer built, and turning toward winter well.
In the second part of our episode, we delve into the comforting rituals and nourishing practices perfect for autumn. Discover the benefits of slow cooking and how simple, hearty meals can offer profound nourishment for both body and mind. Bronwyn also provides essential tips on staying warm and protecting your health as the temperatures drop, including combating autumn dryness with specific foods and oils. Learn how to use oil diffusers, simmer aromatic plants, and practice self-massage to maintain moisture and overall well-being. Embrace the season's natural ebb and flow with these practical, heartwarming strategies.
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✨ Work with me - Sessions with me or a Wu Wei practitioner
🎁 Free audio: How to Become a Reiki Master
🗓 Free: the Sacred Almanac - Every qi node, new moon, full moon, solstice and equinox, in your Google Calendar
A guided sound healing journey for the beginning of autumn, the out breath of the year and the turn inward.
Autumn is about the out-breath of our lives, a turning inward and a time for the vital reflection that comes with slowing down. The beginning of Autumn is the most important time to pay attention to the changing of the seasons, and, conversely, the most difficult time to do so. This is because of the very nature of summer's yang-dominant energy.
During summer yang energy moves upward and outward. It is about doing and going. If we are very busy with summer's yang activities we may fail to notice the changing of the light, the increased wind, and the garden ready to harvest. All of these signal a time to shift our conduct and begin our journey inward. This meditation is designed to help you shift into the Autumn Qi and move into a heart-centred space.
Embrace a journey of mindfulness, introspection, and spiritual renewal. This audio is focused on releasing the summer's drive, tuning into the longer nights and channelling the yang energy from the head and upper body down into the kidneys to store it for winter. You will be gently guided to set an intention for the Autumn season
With love and grace, we'll remember the values closest to our hearts and open ourselves to the guidance of divine universal intelligence. By the end of this journey, you'll feel aligned and ready to embrace the next three months with a sense of calm inspiration.
This meditation is set to the Golden Bowls of Karma Moffett and is designed to be listened to in a quiet place with headphones.
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🎁 Free audio: How to Become a Reiki Master
🗓 Free: the Sacred Almanac - Every qi node, new moon, full moon, solstice and equinox, in your Google Calendar
Early autumn arrives with softer light and cooler air. These are the practices that let you actually notice it.
As we meander further down the path of autumn, we shift our focus to the time-honored practices of reaping and storing resources, highlighting the sheer beauty of simplifying and decluttering in preparation for winter's stillness. We explore the intricate interconnections between our behaviors, health, and seasons, underscoring how failing to slow down can manifest as physical and emotional imbalances. As the episode concludes, we hold a space for you to reflect on simplifying your altar for the autumn equinox, creating an opportunity for you to contemplate what's truly essential and inviting resolution before winter's arrival. Join us on this mindful journey and rediscover the quiet beauty of autumn.
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🎁 Free audio: How to Become a Reiki Master
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Late summer is its own season in Chinese medicine, governed by the earth element. This is what it asks for: digestion, nourishment, and coming back to centre.
Late summer isn’t just about outward yang energy; it’s a time for the completion of projects and embracing the quieter energy of yin. We explore how the subtle, yielding nature of yin energy can guide us toward balance amid the bustling energy of the season. Instead of feeling pressured by a lack of constant inspiration, we delve into the importance of accepting and tuning into the quieter moments. By reducing excessive cognitive and verbal activities, we can align more closely with the season’s natural rhythms. Join me as we uncover how withdrawing from overstimulation and high expectations can provide profound insights and a deeper connection to the gentle energy that the end of summer embodies.
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🤲 Study Reiki with me - Reiki 1 through Master, self-paced online
🔥 The Mystery School - The year-long path, including in-person work in the Bay Area
✨ Work with me - Sessions with me or a Wu Wei practitioner
🎁 Free audio: How to Become a Reiki Master
🗓 Free: the Sacred Almanac - Every qi node, new moon, full moon, solstice and equinox, in your Google Calendar
In this episode, join me for a transformative guided meditation designed to store the vibrant energy of summer yang chi, ensuring vitality and health during the winter months.
We'll focus on aligning your heart and mind, releasing tension, and inviting pure, clarified yang into your body. Experience the power of breathwork to purify your energy, promote relaxation, and expand your consciousness.
This practice will help you manage your qi (energy), enhancing your overall well-being and preparing you for the seasonal transitions ahead.
Embrace inner peace and become a master of your energy flow with each breath. Tune in now and embark on this journey to holistic wellness!
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Alchemy with Bronwyn is a podcast for anyone at a threshold, or called toward one.
Here, medicine, seasonal wisdom, dance, energy, ceremony, and ordinary life meet in an ongoing inquiry into…
Your host, Bronwyn Ayla, is an acupuncturist, alchemist, Mamma, dancer, diviner, and practitioner on the path of illumination. She brings nearly three decades of clinical practice, movement, ceremony, seasonal alchemy, and energetic training to each episode.
Bronwyn is a licensed acupuncturist and primary care provider, initiated Dagara-lineage diviner, Axis Syllabus Certified Teacher, Reiki Master Teacher, author of The Reiki Handbook, and founder of the Wu Wei School of Reiki. She has trained more than 1,000 practitioners since 1998.
Episodes move through the qi nodes and the changing seasons, embodied and energetic practice, Reiki, acupuncture, dance, sound, ritual, sacred entrepreneurship, motherhood, raising a sovereign child, and the mystery of becoming more fully alive.
Begin with the free Sacred Almanac, a living map of the year's turning points and how to move with them, straight into your calendar: https://bronwynayla.com/almanac