It’s true. While using the knowledge of the chakras can deepen our ability to help facilitate deeper empowered healing for ones self & others, the traditional teachings of Dr. Mikaomi Usui did not teach or use the chakra system as we Know it AT ALL. It wasn’t until Hawayo Takata (who brought Reiki to Hawaii […]
jupiter’s labyrinth
Love For Jupiter’s Labyrinth: Testimonials
::Caring :: Abundance of Knowledge :: Amazing :: I’m so happy that I chose Amanda to get my Reiki II certification- her abundance of knowledge as well as her comforting nature made for the exact experience I was hoping for. She teaches such a well-rounded course where students get to learn about everything about how […]
Inviting Change
It Took Me A Year & A Half To Choose Myself Again You have to want it- change. Whatever the challenge is- the job, the home, the partner, your health, your happiness… you have to WANT to CHANGE. No one can do it for you. You might be hanging on by your last thread… but if […]
Why Don’t We Prioritize Ourselves FIRST?
Why is it so hard to choose ourselves first? I felt this way pre-motherhood, but I’m feeling it even more now. I always feel ‘better” when I’m productive, ie; I’ve cleaned the house, meal prepped, returned emails, sent a newsletter or posted to IG, did laundry, worked on classes, cooked dinner, worked on a podcast, […]
A Birth Story
Leida (pronounced “Lay-dah”) Maeve Stanley was born on July 10th at 9:04pm at 7.7lbs & 19.5 ins of pure amazing-ness. First thing is first: Mommas- you are AMAZING. I don’t care if you birthed with an epidural or without, with the help of pitocin or without, with induction or without, by c- section or vaginally- […]
5 Tips To Get Ahead Of It!- Cold & Flu Season
Yes, Yes, I know… we just barely said goodbye to August… but the change happens fast (especially if you live in New England). So, do yourself a favor and ACT NOW to strengthen your immune system with some simple tools & daily practices to keep yourself ahead of the season. 1. Drink water. 1/2 Your […]
5 Medicinal Plants Anyone Can Grow
Growing medicinal herbs can sometimes be intimidating to the beginner gardener. But there are plenty of plants that will thrive and spread with minimal care & effort. However, firstly you want to make sure you don’t ALREADY have some magically medicinal plants in your yard & garden. If you want a private Wild Weed Consult […]
Who’s Afraid Of Mercury Retrograde?
The planet Mercury officially went retrograde on March 5th 2019 and all I’ve been seeing on social media are Mercury Retrograde Memes like these: SO MUCH DRAMA! And I get it. Before I really understood Mercury retrograde, I was pretty freaked too. And yes, if you’re unaware of the energies of Mercury when it’s retrograde, […]
Prayers Instead Of Curses
Feeling wronged, betrayed, abandoned, hurt, rejected, discriminated against, judged, criticized or even violated… life brings us lots of situations, traumas & people who are just downright unpleasant. They are horrible to experience, and more often than not, they are hard to let go of. Things can fester. We hold on to beliefs about situations & […]
When In Doubt… Listen
In every single session I’ve had with a client, one practice is brought up time and time again…. Meditation. Wait! Stop! Before you say to yourself “I’ve heard this before… I can’t meditate, I tried.. OR Meditation is for hippies or I fall asleep, or I’m not Buddhist”… or any other excuse your mind is […]