Becoming Muse

The Breath Work Experience 

Did you know that the power of your breath can alter your state and your body's chemistry? 

The Breath Work Experience is a series of 15-minute guided breathing sessions facilitated by trauma informed breath work coach & ceremonialist, Nicole Zimmermann.

What is Holotropic Breathwork?

Holotropic breathing, also known as holotropic breathwork (HB), is a practice that involves managing and speeding up your breathing patterns in order to influence your mental, emotional, and physical states. In the 1970s, psychiatrists Stanislav and Christina Grof created an unusual New Age approach to achieve altered states of consciousness (without the use of drugs) as a potential therapeutic aid.

A Message From Nicole: 

If you’re here, you’re most likely struggling to build a loving relationship with yourself. And before we dive into how I can help you, I want to share a little bit of my journey with you.

I too have struggled most of my life to build a loving relationship with myself. I’ve spent so much time searching for validation outside of myself, constantly trying to be something I’m not, constantly hustling for my worth, constantly playing small.

This all stemmed from one undeniable truth: I didn’t love myself or know how to cultivate love within myself...I didn’t even know where to begin. This lack of self-love led me down a tumultuous road-- a road of numbing out and attempting to escape myself every chance I got. I fought a long battle of eating disorders and addiction. I then entered an industry that only exacerbated all of this. I may have looked okay on the outside, but inside I was slowly dying. Inside I was exhausted, disconnected, empty, and unwilling to face any of my feelings.I knew I wanted more out of this life, I knew I wanted to be of service, and somewhere deep down in my soul, I knew I had it in me...I just had absolutely no idea how to get there.

I realized that I had to go deeper into my own internal experience and heal the parts of myself that were driving the internal pain; I decided that in order to finally be at peace with myself I had to finally face the parts of myself that I had been avoiding for my whole life. I've been on that beautiful journey ever since.

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Join Ashlan Christoph, our host, as she speaks with Nicole Zimmerman, Transformational Self Love Coach & Breathwork Facilitator, about the benefits of Holotropic Breathwork, how to embrace self love, acquire confidence, and return to the sacred being of your body.

What is Holotropic Breathwork?

Holotropic breathing, also known as holotropic breathwork (HB), is a practice that involves managing and speeding up your breathing patterns in order to influence your mental, emotional, and physical states. In the 1970s, psychiatrists Stanislav and Christina Grof created an unusual New Age approach to achieve altered states of consciousness (without the use of drugs) as a potential therapeutic aid.

A Message From Nicole: 

If you’re here, you’re most likely struggling to build a loving relationship with yourself. And before we dive into how I can help you, I want to share a little bit of my journey with you.

I too have struggled most of my life to build a loving relationship with myself. I’ve spent so much time searching for validation outside of myself, constantly trying to be something I’m not, constantly hustling for my worth, constantly playing small.

This all stemmed from one undeniable truth: I didn’t love myself or know how to cultivate love within myself...I didn’t even know where to begin. This lack of self-love led me down a tumultuous road-- a road of numbing out and attempting to escape myself every chance I got. I fought a long battle of eating disorders and addiction. I then entered an industry that only exacerbated all of this. I may have looked okay on the outside, but inside I was slowly dying. Inside I was exhausted, disconnected, empty, and unwilling to face any of my feelings.I knew I wanted more out of this life, I knew I wanted to be of service, and somewhere deep down in my soul, I knew I had it in me...I just had absolutely no idea how to get there.

A few years ago, I hit a point where I knew that if I continued to live like this, the road I would ultimately end up on would be very dark and very constricting; this was basically a “life or death” moment, and this moment, although it was what many may perceive as a “rock bottom” was the catalyst to my healing journey. My darkness led me to the light. This was the point where I began to take my life into my own hands and take action. I decided to get completely sober from all drugs and alcohol.

I decided to get outside help for my eating disorder and get healthy from a physical standpoint. But I found, even by doing all these things that my internal relationship with myself was still haunting me. I still had insecurities, I still suffered greatly from anxiety, still had the deep-rooted fears, still hated my body, and still continued to play small. I realized that I had to go deeper into my own internal experience and heal the parts of myself that were driving the internal pain; I decided that in order to finally be at peace with myself I had to finally face the parts of myself that I had been avoiding for my whole life.

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Join Ashlan Christoph, our host, as she speaks with  Jeffrey Segal about the Business of Spirituality.

About Jeff:
Jeff is the owner and founder of Mystic Journey Bookstore and Mystic Journey Crystals.  Since he was a teenager and had a direct experience with a spirit, Jeff has always had a special connection with the spiritual aspect of his life.  This connection led him to some of the most esoteric manifestation teachings that exist, and then to guided training in the application of those teachings to everyday life.  

Jeff used these teachings and techniques to become a highly successful attorney, practicing law for almost 30 years.  He then applied them in implementing and carrying out a course of natural, alternative healing to overcome cancer instead of choosing chemotherapy.  Once rid of the cancer, Jeff employed these teachings and techniques to create Mystic Journey Bookstore, and subsequently Mystic Journey Crystals. Over the years, Jeff also developed what he calls a “Code of Life,” a set of values by which a person can not only live day-to-day to create a better life, but which are also essential to realizing the full potential of the manifesting techniques he was given. In his Life Journey Coaching consultations, Jeff will share with you these techniques and teachings, as well as his Code of Life, and work with you on how to apply them to issues you face so that you can create more of the life you want.

‍Follow Jeff:
Instagram: @MysticJourneyJeff
Facebook: @JeffreySegal

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Join Ashlan as she sits down with astrologer, Evelyn Zuel, to discuss the current upcoming astrological transits.
   
 About Evelyn: 

Evelyn is a Korean American hoppa (half Asian), daughter to a Korean immigrant mother and Vietnam war veteran father. Living in between two worlds, she searched for answers in the divine, following the light of the stars and guidance from esoteric arts. 2012 was a pivotal year for many energy workers and that was also the case for Evelyn. During 2012 Evelyn began her 7-year journey of healing her body from debilitating eczema through dietary and lifestyle changes while also becoming more in-tune with her spirituality. This is when she decided to dive deeper into the art of Astrology and magical practices. Experiencing her first past life regression session in 2015, her passion to work with the unconscious mind became activated after experiencing the healing affects that one hypnosis session had on her being.
 
 Evelyn began working professionally 2017, which is also when she made the move to the beautiful Mojave Desert. Laying witness to the dance between the sun and moon in the unobstructed desert sky Evelyn is able to integrate her Astrological knowledge in a practical way that can't be taught, only experienced. In the winter of 2020, Evelyn became a certified hypnotist through the NGH (National Guild of Hypnotists) to offer guidance to those who desire to journey through their subconscious and unlock past life secrets. Evelyn is a writer, astrologer, hypnotist, former owner of a mystical shop, and forever seeker of the greater mysteries. Evelyn Zuel’s work has been published in: Serpentfire Tarot, Magic of I, Desert Magazine, Refinery 29, Whole Person Magazine.
   
Book Evelyn:
https://www.themysticparlor.com/about
Follow Evelyn:
https://www.instagram.com/evelyn.zuel/?hl=en

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Join Ashlan Christoph, our host, as she speaks with  Evelyn Zuel about the CIA's controversial MKUltra experiment. 

The U.S. Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) developed Project MKUltra (or MK-Ultra), a covert human experimentation program, with the goal of identifying drugs and developing techniques to weaken subjects during interrogations in order to coerce confessions through brainwashing and psychological torture. It started in 1953 and ended in 1973. MKUltra employed a variety of techniques to influence the minds and brains of its subjects, including covertly administering high doses of psychoactive substances (especially LSD) and other chemicals without their knowledge, electroshocks, hypnosis, sensory deprivation, isolation, verbal and sexual abuse, and other forms of torture. 

More about Ashlan Christoph:
Ashlan is a Mother, Modern Muse, Shop owner & Certified Shakti Practitioner living in Los Angeles, California. After tapping into her roots and discovering her Native American tribe she has made it her passion to partake in the culture of native culture for the purpose of healing and transformation.

Contact Ashlan Christoph: https://www.ashlanchristoph.com

About Evelyn:
Evelyn is a Korean American hoppa (half Asian), daughter to a Korean immigrant mother and Vietnam war veteran father. Living in between two worlds, she searched for answers in the divine, following the light of the stars and guidance from esoteric arts.
 
  Evelyn began working professionally 2017, which is also when she made the move to the beautiful Mojave Desert. Laying witness to the dance between the sun and moon in the unobstructed desert sky Evelyn is able to integrate her Astrological knowledge in a practical way that can't be taught, only experienced. In the winter of 2020, Evelyn became a certified hypnotist through the NGH (National Guild of Hypnotists) to offer guidance to those who desire to journey through their subconscious and unlock past life secrets. Evelyn is a writer, astrologer, hypnotist, former owner of a mystical shop, and forever seeker of the greater mysteries. Evelyn Zuel’s work has been published in: Serpentfire Tarot, Magic of I, Desert Magazine, Refinery 29, Whole Person Magazine.
   
  Book Evelyn:
https://www.themysticparlor.com/about

Follow Evelyn:
https://www.instagram.com/evelyn.zuel/?hl=en

Book Ashlan Christoph:
https://www.ashlanchristoph.com

Visit Our Store!
  Muse House Retreat
4332 Tujunga Avenue, Studio City, CA 91604
  (818)-824-3290
 
 Book A Reading: https://www.musehouseretreat.com/healers
Book A Workshop: https://www.musehouseretreat.com/events

Do you want to host your own retreat but can't find a space? Book our beautiful retreat space in the Santa Monica Mountains!
Book Casa Muse: https://www.instagram.com/casa_muse/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y%3D
 
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Visit Our Store!
Muse House Retreat
4332 Tujunga Avenue, Studio City, CA 91604
(818)-824-3290
   
Book A Reading: https://www.musehouseretreat.com/healers
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Follow Ashlan Christoph: @ashlanchristoph
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Join Ashlan as she sits down with astrologer, Evelyn Zuel, to discuss the current upcoming astrological transits.
   
 About Evelyn: 

Evelyn is a Korean American hoppa (half Asian), daughter to a Korean immigrant mother and Vietnam war veteran father. Living in between two worlds, she searched for answers in the divine, following the light of the stars and guidance from esoteric arts. 2012 was a pivotal year for many energy workers and that was also the case for Evelyn. During 2012 Evelyn began her 7-year journey of healing her body from debilitating eczema through dietary and lifestyle changes while also becoming more in-tune with her spirituality. This is when she decided to dive deeper into the art of Astrology and magical practices. Experiencing her first past life regression session in 2015, her passion to work with the unconscious mind became activated after experiencing the healing affects that one hypnosis session had on her being.
 
 Evelyn began working professionally 2017, which is also when she made the move to the beautiful Mojave Desert. Laying witness to the dance between the sun and moon in the unobstructed desert sky Evelyn is able to integrate her Astrological knowledge in a practical way that can't be taught, only experienced. In the winter of 2020, Evelyn became a certified hypnotist through the NGH (National Guild of Hypnotists) to offer guidance to those who desire to journey through their subconscious and unlock past life secrets. Evelyn is a writer, astrologer, hypnotist, former owner of a mystical shop, and forever seeker of the greater mysteries. Evelyn Zuel’s work has been published in: Serpentfire Tarot, Magic of I, Desert Magazine, Refinery 29, Whole Person Magazine.
   
Book Evelyn:
https://www.themysticparlor.com/about
Follow Evelyn:
https://www.instagram.com/evelyn.zuel/?hl=en
Book Ashlan Christoph:
https://www.ashlanchristoph.com

Visit Our Store! Muse House Retreat
4332 Tujunga Avenue, Studio City, CA 91604
(818)-824-3290
   
Book A Reading: https://www.musehouseretreat.com/healers
Book A Workshop: https://www.musehouseretreat.com/events
Follow Muse House Retreat: @musehouseretreat

Do you want to host your own retreat but can't find a space? Book our beautiful retreat space in the Santa Monica Mountains!
Book Casa Muse: https://www.instagram.com/casa_muse/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y%3D
 
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4332 Tujunga Avenue, Studio City, CA 91604
(818)-824-3290
   
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Join Ashlan Christoph, our host, as she speaks with former NFL player and singer Kerry Rhodes on perception, brainwashing, and its effects on society.

About Kerry Rhodes:
Kerry Rhodes is a successful actor, producer, and writer, and once an employee of The NFL. Rhodes was born in Birmingham, Alabama, to Jubrella and Jerome Rhodes. He began playing football at nine years old. He was a starting quarterback and honor student at Jess Lanier High School in Bessemer, Alabama. As a junior, he threw more than 1,500 yards and 15 touchdowns while rushing for 500 yards and three scores in 1998; guiding Lanier to a 10-2 record. During his senior season, Rhodes threw for more than 1,600 yards and ran for another 850. He was also selected Metro Player of the year and first-team All-state in basketball of which he led his team to the 6A title game. Rhodes was drafted in the 4th round (123rd overall) of the 2005 NFL Draft by the New York Jets.

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Do you want to host your own retreat but can't find a space? Book our beautiful retreat space in the Santa Monica Mountains!
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Have you ever heard of Chemtrails? Chemtrails are a phenomena where condensation trails produced from high-flying aircraft are actually chemicals being used for nefarious purposes. Most believe that this theory is just a conspiracy. But, is it just a conspiracy theory, or is that what we are being lead to believe while something more sinister is going on. Join our very own modern muse and certified Shakti Practitioner Ashlan Christoph as she digs deeper into the topic with astrologer Evelyn Zuel.

More about Ashlan Christoph:

Ashlan is a Mother, Modern Muse, Shop owner & Certified Shakti Practitioner living in Los Angeles, California. After tapping into her roots and discovering her Native American tribe she has made it her passion to partake in the culture of native culture for the purpose of healing and transformation.

Contact Ashlan Christoph: https://www.ashlanchristoph.com

Follow Ashlan: @ashlanchristoph
 Follow Ashlan's Shop Muse House Retreat: @musehouseretreat

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Do you want to host your own retreat but can't find a space? Book Casa Muse, a beautiful retreat space in the Santa Monica Mountains! 

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Muse House Retreat
4332 Tujunga Avenue, Studio City, CA 91604
(818)-824-3290
   
Book A Reading: https://www.musehouseretreat.com/healers
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Follow Ashlan Christoph: @ashlanchristoph
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Join Ashlan as she sits down with astrologer, Evelyn Zuel, to discuss the current upcoming astrological transits.
 
  About Evelyn: 

Evelyn is a Korean American hoppa (half Asian), daughter to a Korean immigrant mother and Vietnam war veteran father. Living in between two worlds, she searched for answers in the divine, following the light of the stars and guidance from esoteric arts.
   
   2012 was a pivotal year for many energy workers and that was also the case for Evelyn. During 2012 Evelyn began her 7-year journey of healing her body from debilitating eczema through dietary and lifestyle changes while also becoming more in-tune with her spirituality. This is when she decided to dive deeper into the art of Astrology and magical practices. Experiencing her first past life regression session in 2015, her passion to work with the unconscious mind became activated after experiencing the healing affects that one hypnosis session had on her being.

Evelyn began working professionally 2017, which is also when she made the move to the beautiful Mojave Desert. Laying witness to the dance between the sun and moon in the unobstructed desert sky Evelyn is able to integrate her Astrological knowledge in a practical way that can't be taught, only experienced. In the winter of 2020, Evelyn became a certified hypnotist through the NGH (National Guild of Hypnotists) to offer guidance to those who desire to journey through their subconscious and unlock past life secrets. Evelyn is a writer, astrologer, hypnotist, former owner of a mystical shop, and forever seeker of the greater mysteries. Evelyn Zuel’s work has been published in: Serpentfire Tarot, Magic of I, Desert Magazine, Refinery 29, Whole Person Magazine.
 
  Book Evelyn:
https://www.themysticparlor.com/about
Follow Evelyn:
https://www.instagram.com/evelyn.zuel/?hl=en
Book Ashlan Christoph:
https://www.ashlanchristoph.com

Visit Our Store!
  Muse House Retreat
4332 Tujunga Avenue, Studio City, CA 91604
  (818)-824-3290
 
 Book A Reading: https://www.musehouseretreat.com/healers
Book A Workshop: https://www.musehouseretreat.com/events
Follow Muse House Retreat: @musehouseretreat

Do you want to host your own retreat but can't find a space? Book our beautiful retreat space in the Santa Monica Mountains!
Book Casa Muse: https://www.instagram.com/casa_muse/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y%3D
 
Follow Casa Muse: @casa_muse
Follow Ashlan Christoph: @ashlanchristoph

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Muse House Retreat
4332 Tujunga Avenue, Studio City, CA 91604
(818)-824-3290
   
Book A Reading: https://www.musehouseretreat.com/healers
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Join Ashlan as she speaks to Yoga Nidra teacher Tracee Stanley. In this episode Tracee Stanley gives insights shares the ancient practice of yoga nidra, a deep relaxation technique that allows you to rest in spacious awareness while you connect to your innate power and wisdom.

More About Tracee:
TRACEE STANLEY is a noted and lineaged teacher of yoga nidra, meditation, and self-inquiry. Her practices are inspired by the tradition of Himalayan Masters and Sri Vidya Tantra, into which she was initiated in 2001. She is co-founder of the Empowered Wisdom Yoga Nidra School and created the Empowered Life Self-Inquiry Oracle Deck. Tracee travels internationally leading retreats, teacher training, and presenting at festivals and conferences including Oprah and Gayle’s Girls Get Away. She has online classes available at Commune, Yoga Journal, Unplug Meditation, Pranamaya, and Wanderlust TV.

Buy Tracee's Book: Radiant Rest: Yoga Nidra for Deep Relaxation and Awakened Clarity https://www.radiantrest.com

Buy Tracee's NEW Book: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/729739/the-luminous-self-by-tracee-stanley/

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Do you want to host your own retreat but can't find a space? Book our beautiful retreat space in the Santa Monica Mountains!
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(818)-824-3290
   
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