Join Johanna as she chats with two retreat guests from the Sacred Self Love Retreat in Tulum Mexico about their experience in the Temazcal.

A Temazcal ceremony is a traditional healing and purifying ritual originating from the indigenous populations of Mexico and Central America, particularly the Aztec and Maya civilizations. The ceremony takes place in a Temazcal, a small, dome-shaped structure symbolizing the womb of Mother Earth. Participants enter the heated structure, typically achieved through the use of volcanic stones and steam, with the intent of experiencing a spiritual rebirth. 

Link to Nathalia Lafourcade’s Song that is discussed at the end of the episode.

Link to Espiritu Wellness.

On this week’s episode Johanna welcomes guest Nicolette Guillen. They reminisce on Magical Mujer mornings from the days of Clubhouse, the power of community from across the world and the magic that was created in the spaces that Nico held for her community. They also talk about breaking generational curses, how we are setting the tone for our future generations through self healing, talk therapy and EFT tapping. 

EFT Tapping is an alternative acupressure therapy used to restore balance to disrupted energy in the body. It’s been authorized as a treatment for anxiety, depression, physical pain and insomnia. It’s a really safe and accessible therapy that can be used by children and adults. For more information and to find a practitioner that you can work with head over to thetappingsolution.com

If you are seeking support from a therapist and identify as Latine/o/a/x you can visit https://latinxtherapy.com or other resources like Psychology Today.

About Nicolette

Nicolette is a podcaster & healer. Nicolette is a Chicana Filipina from Carson, California. She is the host of the Evolve with Nicolette podcast where she shares her self healing journey and has special guests also healing in community. Nicolette also holds workshops on mindfulness & guides EFT tapping sessions. She gives you all the favorite prima vibes with her bad bitch approach to normalizing conversations around mental health & healing for WOC/POC. 

Join Johanna and Ariana as they explore the balance of motherhood and how to take care of yourself emotionally and physically. During this episode postpartum anxiety is discussed. If you are currently struggling with Postpartum Mood Disorders know that you are not alone. The Postpartum Support Helpline can be reached at 1-800-944-4773.

Postpartum Support Int.: https://www.postpartum.net

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• Free Yoga Nidra & Soundbath available 8/20 @6pm EST with Manifest House
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About Ariana

Ariana's (RYT 200) yoga journey began in 2009 when she began practicing vinyasa. She quickly fell in love with the practice. She noticed with a regular yoga practice she not only felt stronger physically, but she became less anxious and felt more content with herself emotionally. Ariana became certified to teach yoga in 2015 after studying vinyasa and hatha yoga. She strives to cultivate an environment that encourages students to access the emotional and mental benefits of a yoga practice as well as the physical with every class she teaches. Along with teaching vinyasa flow, Ariana specializes in yoga for teen girls and prenatal yoga.

Join Johanna of Luna Serenity and Yvonne Hernandez of Decide Balance for a conversation and exploration of listening to your intuition. Yvonne shares about how she had a deep knowing that something in her life needed to change, she accessed her intuition to begin making shifts in her life that led her down an entirely new path.

Yvonne Hernández is on a mission to teach meditation to 1 million children. She is also a bilingual mother of 3, wife, Founder of Decide Balance® a bilingual healing space for families & Host of the Decide Balance Podcast a 5 minute bilingual meditation podcast, Reiki Master, Chopra Certified Meditation Teacher and Girl Scout Troop Leader.⁠⁠

Find out more at:

www.DecideBalance.com

https://www.instagram.com/decidebalance/

https://www.facebook.com/DecideBalance/

Warning - topics regarding loss and miscarriage are briefly discussed in this episode.

Join Johanna and Bri as they explore the beauty in change. They chat about self discovery, discomfort in growth and healing. They explore different practices that helped Bri move through changes in life and come home to herself.

About Bri Alexander

Bri’s goal is to help others manage everyday stress.

She is a holistic wellness practitioner and coach on a mission to empower the community through energy work, sound, and movement. Bri Alexander Wellness was born out of her journey to wellness, and each modality she offers has contributed to her healing in some capacity.

Bri’s practice helps release tension, stress, and anxiety allowing you to relax in your body, and feel more grounded and confident. She enjoys holding space through sound healing, dance healing, and Reiki - with a few other blended modalities. Her approach to wellness is down-to-earth so that an absolute beginner can feel right at home. She currently offers monthly group sound healing sessions and corporate wellness workshops. 

Bri also takes 1:1 clients for private Sound Healing, Vibrational Therapy, and Reiki treatments in Columbia MD.    

Booking with Bri - https://brialexanderwellness.as.me/

Discovery call - https://brialexanderwellness.as.me/discoverycall

Listen in as Johanna and Marisela Rosales begin to explore Self Love and Self Connection. She explores topics like sacred space, intention and how to listen to the body and soul. The episode ends with a beautiful body scan guided by Marisela.

Marisela Rosales is a Xicana first gen holistic psychotherapist and reiki master located in Los Angeles Ca. Through her work she facilitates healing and (re)connection to the body & soul in women of color. She grounds her work in self-love and self-connection weaving psychology, spirituality, and ancestor wisdom.

You can connect with Marisela at https://www.mariselarosales.com, connect with her on Instagram.

Join Johanna and Vanessa for a discussion on leaning into vibrational shifts in our life. Listen in as Vanessa shares her advice on handling shifts with courage and bravery. This episode is not to be missed. At the end Vanessa guides listeners through an invocation of the elements.

About Vanessa, The Biz Bruja

Vanessa Codorniu, is an Argentine-Peruvian American trailblazer in the spirituality and wellness space, with over 27 years.She is an acclaimed bilingual psychic medium, clinical hypnotist, astrologer, mujer medicina, and soul business mentor. Her Ancestral Healing Hypnosis protocol has supported hundreds in healing and her Nacimos Magicas/Born Magical: Reclaiming Our Ancestral Intuitive Gifts guided thousands globally.

She has held healing circles for two decades in NYC and guides retreats in the US and Mexico and Peru. Her online school holds certification programs in intuition, Akashic Records, Usui Reiki and hypnosis.

In 2022, Vanessa created the Ancestrally Rooted Business Summit, interviewing 37 Latine and BIPOC entrepreneurs on the impact of their ancestors on their work. She is the founder of The School of the Healing Artes, supporting the next generation of Latinx and BIPOC healers.

Vanessa is a monthly advice columnist for HOLA! “Querida Brujita” and bi-monthly astrology writer for BELatina. She has been seen in SHAPE, Telemundo, Univision, iHEART radio, Primer Impacto, LATN, Refinery 29 and HipLatina and many podcasts. She is the first Latina to co-host The Shift Network’s Energy Medicine Summit in 2021 and the Ancestral Healing Summit 2023.

Website: https://thebizbruja.com

Instagram: @thebizbruja

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Join Johanna for a conversation with Basak Gunaydin. They dive into the shift in Basak's life of moving away from the corporate world. The episode closes with a Breathwork and meditation practice.

Basak, C-IAYT, 500E-RYT YACEP,   is a Turkish American, Yoga Therapist & Teacher, LIfe Coach & Engineer. Offers a holistic wellness journey grounded in the ancient wisdom of yoga and enriched by modern therapeutic approaches.

With a deep commitment to fostering fulfillment, happiness, empowerment and inspiration, Basak provides a transformative experience. Despite her demanding corporate career, Basak has achieved a remarkable balance, excelling as a hard working woman on top of the corporate ladder while nurturing heart and love for all. Her unwavering passion lies in illuminating the path for others, enabling them to reconnect with their own inner light.  
She is Co-Author of "Resilience Through Yoga and Meditation". Her new book, "Uncomplicated" is out now!

You can connect with Basak on Instagram @basaksyoga and at https://www.yogamaglobal.org/yoga-retreats

Join Johanna and Anh Chau for a conversation around the tools that Anh has leaned on during times of big transformation and shifts in her life - among them frequency healing. She chats about Tea Ceremonies (what they are and what you can expect to experience), Frequency healing and we close out the session with a Primordial Sound Meditation.

Anh Chau is a certified multi-disciplinary wellness expert and entrepreneur. Her approach to wellness combines ancient wisdom with modern techniques and is rooted in her belief that we all have the power to heal ourselves.

Anh believes that wellness is a lifestyle, and that true health and happiness are not just about fixing problems, but about cultivating a holistic and sustainable approach to well-being.

Whether through her highly personalized one-on-one coaching program or group workshops with the support of energy, sound, and frequency healing, Anh is committed to supporting and guiding women on their journey toward a life where they feel safe in their mind, body, and soul. 

More information on Anh, her offerings and Healy can be found below:

www.instagram.com/iamanhchau

www.anh-chau.com 

Join Johanna as she brings on two past Retreat guests, Tonya and Karina, to talk about their transformative experiences on the Sacred Self Love Retreat last year.

This year is hosting two Women's only retreats at Casa Om Potomac. One in July that is all about Sacred Self Love and includes special workshops centered on pleasure, sensual bellydancing and so much more. And then a second retreat in November at the same location on Veteran's Day weekend.

To learn more about the July Sacred Self Love retreat visit: https://www.lunaserenity.com/sacred-self-love-2023

And for details about the Luna Goddess Fall Retreat you can visit: https://www.lunaserenity.com/luna-goddess-retreat