Podcasts about sacred women

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Have questions about The Angel Membership or the Angel Reiki School? Book a free Discovery Call with Julie

Have questions about The Angel Membership or the Angel Reiki School? Book a free Discovery Call with Julie

Have questions about The Angel Membership or the Angel Reiki School? Book a free Discovery Call with Julie

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“One becomes a buddha the moment one accepts all that life brings with gratitude”. Vasant Swaha reads a Zen story about an enlightened woman who realized the beauty of acceptance and the gifts it brings.Vasant Swaha is a modern mystic sharing his love, joy, and wisdom in retreats. This talk was from a Satsang during Flowering from the Heart retreat at Mevlana Garden, Brazil, on the 24th of November of 2019.This audio contains Portuguese consecutive interpretation.For more information visit www.vasantswaha.net__  *  __“Torna-se um buda no momento em que se aceita com gratidão tudo o que a vida traz”. Vasant Swaha lê uma história Zen sobre uma mulher iluminada que percebeu a beleza da aceitação e as dádivas que ela traz.Vasant Swaha é um místico moderno que compartilha seu amor, sua alegria e sabedoria em retiros. Esta fala é de um Satsang durante o retiro Florescer do Coração no Mevlana Garden, Brasil, no dia 24 de novembro de 2019.Neste áudio há tradução consecutiva em português.Para mais informação, visite www.vasantswaha.net

Chiyono's story is a representation of the path of meditation. It shows how a dedicated practice can generate a profound transformation on us. The ultimate divine grace is not in our hands; but by practicing, we can help prepare the ground for it. Vasant Swaha is a modern mystic sharing his love, joy, and wisdom in retreats. This talk was from a Satsang Weekend at Mevlana Garden, Brazil, on the 07th of May of 2022.This audio contains Portuguese consecutive interpretation.For more information visit www.vasantswaha.net__  *  __A história de Chiyono é uma representação do caminho da meditação. Ela mostra como a dedicação à prática pode gerar uma transformação profunda em nós. A graça divina definitiva não está em nossas mãos; mas, com a prática, podemos ajudar a preparar o terreno para ela.Vasant Swaha é um místico moderno que compartilha seu amor, sua alegria e sabedoria em retiros. Esta fala é de um "Satsang Weekend" no Mevlana Garden, Brasil, no dia 07 de maio de 2022.Neste áudio há tradução consecutiva em português.Para mais informação, visite www.vasantswaha.net

The deeper we go into ourselves, the more worldly things lose their importance. Instead, the richness of the inner realm becomes much more valuable. In this example, Vasant Swaha shares about Hu Shu: a Chinese woman who was transformed by the art of meditation. Vasant Swaha is a modern mystic sharing his love, joy, and wisdom in retreats. This talk was from a Satsang during Winds of Freedom Retreat at Mevlana Garden, Brazil, on the 29 of November of 2012.This audio contains Portuguese consecutive interpretation.For more information visit  www.vasantswaha.net__  *  __Quanto mais nos aprofundamo-nos em nós mesmos, mais as coisas mundanas perdem sua importância e, em contrapartida, a riqueza do mundo interior torna-se muito mais valiosa. Com esse exemplo, Vasant Swaha compartilha sobre Hu Shu: uma mulher chinesa que foi transformada pela arte da meditação.Vasant Swaha é um místico moderno que compartilha seu amor, sua alegria e sabedoria em retiros. Esta fala é de um Satsang no Mevlana Garden, durante o Retiro Ventos de Liberdade no Brasil, no dia 29 de novembro de 2012.Neste áudio há tradução consecutiva em português.Para mais informação, visite www.vasantswaha.net

“Understand on a deep level that this is your birthright, is what you are here for. Allow this melting, emptying, relaxing.” Vasant Swaha comments on the story of Chiyono: a Zen woman who became enlightened through her experience of diligent meditation and, ultimately, through the understanding that only by falling apart can we find what we are seeking. Vasant Swaha is a modern mystic sharing his love, joy, and wisdom in retreats. This talk was from a Satsang at Dharma Mountain, Norway, on the 29 of April of 2000.For more information visit  www.vasantswaha.net

Erykah Badu said it best “Evolution involves Elimination” and I'm touching on that. The more you grow the more you outgrow. Tune in to Jasmine's journey of letting things go. Happy Listening!

This new series is about learning our new identity no matter what the relationship status we're in. The first series I created was “Single Women Saturday” and this is a more evolved journey. Tune in to Jasmine's journey to sacredness. Happy Listening. Remember be love & be loved, Beloved Jasmine!

Episode 14: Embracing the Wild with Vanessa Wingerath   In this episode, Vanessa Wingerath shares her mission to empower women through authentic and unfiltered photography. Embrace the wild with Vanessa and discover the beauty that lies beyond the polished surface of traditional photography!   Highlights: Embracing Imperfection: Vanessa's rebellion against societal norms and her mission to capture the beauty of imperfections in photography. Beyond the Lens: Unveiling the hidden truth behind societal expectations, especially when it comes to images of women, and Vanessa's quest to expose the genuine and unfiltered reality. Motherhood Unveiled: A revealing discussion on mothers deleting photos that don't fit society's mold and Vanessa's crusade to showcase the authentic chaos and beauty of motherhood. Sacred Women's Lake Adventure: Join Vanessa on an Australian adventure to a sacred women's lake, where she captures a powerful moment, and discover the significance of collective experiences in creating truly authentic snapshots. Mentioned: The Quandamooka People are the recognized First Nations custodians of lands and waters within the Moreton Bay region. Collective Connection: Exploring the transformative power of shared experiences in group settings and retreats, unlocking hidden, wild aspects in both photography and personal growth. Creating Self-Portraits: Vanessa's journey into self-portraiture, the challenges, the joys, and the art of authentically capturing oneself, proving that embracing the wild within begins with self-love. Connect with Vanessa: An exclusive invitation to follow Vanessa on Instagram (@vanessa.wingerath), join her whimsically named email coven for untold stories, and explore her online shop filled with programs and meditations for awakening the wild feminine spirit.   Website: https://www.wildrosewomanphotography.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vanessa.wingerath 4 Weeks of Feminine Fire: https://www.wildroseproject.com/     Read more and access searchable transcripts: Blog post: https://www.wildwomanphotography.com/episode-14-vanessa-wingerath/     Thanks for joining me, Brie Stockwell! Visit www.wildwomanphotography.com to check out featured wild women, episode transcripts and more information about our small group photography escapes!     

  Listen in as psychic medium April Roane, who can always be depended on for powerful insights, discusses the evolution of her journey since her last appearance on the Big Seance Podcast in 2016. She provides a unique perspective on the shifts in paranormal investigation and how psychic mediums contribute to them. Hear a powerful discussion on the dangerous side effects of paranormal investigation, including the chilling tale that led to the need for an exorcism. April candidly discusses her move to East Texas and the area's complicated paranormal culture. Other topics include the 2020 pandemic and the positive shifts it brought to society. Visit BigSeance.com/242 for more info. Other Listening Options Direct Download Link   In this episode: Intro :00 April Roane has been transforming lives worldwide for over two decades. In 2009, she started by transforming her life first. She was guided to join a recovery program for food addiction. Using tools of recovery, she began her very personal and challenging journey of self, transformation, service, and faith. April is a channel and vessel for messages of truth, hope, light, and love. This creates a natural healing and alignment experienced through, from, and of Spirit, Higher Power, Universe, Gaia, Source, God, Angels, Guides, Loved Ones, The Collective Consciousness, Ascended Masters, and Light Beings. April receives messages from Spirit in the form of feelings, visions, thoughts, ideas, sounds, knowing, smells, and tastes. And she uses the ability of remote viewing with Spirit when working with others, specifically in paranormal and missing persons cases. April is the author of several books, including the Love Your Inner Empath workbook and her children's book, Goodnight Just the Same. She is the co-host of Spiritually Rogue Podcast with Braxton and April Roane. April is the president and founder of The Divine Association of Sacred Women and strives to impact the lives of children, women, and Empaths worldwide positively and powerfully. She's been featured on A&E's My Ghost Story Caught on Camera, the BIO Channel, CBS Radio,  Rogue Talk Radio, The Hotel Cassadaga, The Historic Jefferson Hotel, and Pawtographs for Pooches Parafest. You can learn more about April Roane by visiting AprilRoane.com. :51 April was previously interviewed in episode 70 of the Big Seance Podcast in 2016. Topics included cruises, finding balance, awakening after addiction, abuse, coming out, depression, meditation and journaling, paranormal Investigation and the role of psychic mediums in that space, and what life is like on the Other Side. 3:05 An update on the improvement that April has noticed in the paranormal space when it comes to psychic mediums in paranormal investigation. 5:05 The two clips from April's last appearance on the show that Patrick just loves and has used many times when promoting the show. “And my goal, in addition to being a psychic medium, is I'm April. I'm a person. And I have a family, and I have a life, and I have a path that I'm trying to figure out. And if I don't balance myself--my mind, my body, my soul--sometimes I do a really good job. Sometimes I flub it up a lot. But if I don't balance me, I'm not going to be a good intuitive.” “You know, they don't ever want to talk about, ‘Remember that time you stole my money, you ass hole!' You know, they never say that!” “They always talk about those moments that took our breath away, not the moments that we lost our breath.” 6:25 April has moved to Texas, she's worked on missing person cases, but her work with balancing herself has not changed. 7:40 Those who are and are NOT pushing our species forward since 2016. 9:37 The 2020 pandemic and its effects on the world. “As a society, we still don't know what it did to us.” 11:22 The positive effects of Covid. “It forced us as a species to look at things we refused to.” 18:21 The paranormal culture in Eastern Texas, the Azalea Inn Bed and Breakfast, and her work with paranormal investigator husband, Braxton Roane. 22:24 Patrick originally met Braxton Roane at an event at Belvoir Winery before he or Patrick even knew April! 29:58 The side effects of paranormal investigation and the traumatizing story of April and Braxton needing an exorcism! “Let's just say Braxton's eyes went from green to blue. They were green, then they went to this period of just slate grey, and then to blue.” “When you realize the devil's looking right at you, it's not a moment where you look away and you run and you lose them.” 31:20 Patrick shared a funny memory about Chip Coffey at Belvoir Winery. 39:34 April talks about her book, Goodnight Just the Same. 42:27 April describes her book, “Love Your Inner Empath: A Healing Workbook & Tool Kit.” 44:12 Food, diet, chocolate, and gravity. April and Patrick get real about it. 45:02 “You are the guru of you. And you honor you. Honor all that your ups and downs has brought you to this moment of awareness. And that is where your adventure begins. What does that awareness say? What do you feel? ‘Oh my life's a sh*t show.' Okay then. Let's fix it. Let's change it. Let's start to seek the joy, whatever that is for you. Leave people alone. They're responsible for their own joy. So many of us live our life based on everyone else.” 48:52 Outro 52:27 A special THANK YOU to Patreon supporters at the Super Paranerd and Parlor Guest level! 53:47   For more on April Roane AprilRoane.com April's previous appearance in episode 70 of the Big Seance Podcast in 2016. Facebook Instagram YouTube     The Big Seance Podcast can be found right here, on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Pandora, Spotify, TuneIn Radio, Amazon Music, Audible, iHeart Radio, and YouTube. Please subscribe and share with a fellow paranerd! Do you have any comments or feedback? Please contact me at Patrick@BigSeance.com. Consider recording your voice feedback directly from your device on my SpeakPipe page! You can also call the show and leave feedback at (775) 583-5563 (or 7755-TELL-ME). I would love to include your voice feedback in a future show. The candles are already lit, so come on in and join the seance!    

The Planet and the Plants can save us – if we learn to humbly cooperate… Waxing Buddha's Full Moon, Pluto stationing, Mercury retro inviting us back to the garden… of entheo supportive guiding: Caroline re-hosts Rachel Harris, author of “Listening to Ayahuasca,” whose latest cultural contribution be “Swimming in the Sacred- Women from the Psychedelic Underground” lest we tame entheogens by re-packaging as “therapy.” “There is wisdom that is in danger of being lost as our legal and medical institutions embrace these extraordinary Medicines.” Haitian proverb : “When the anthropologist arrives – the gods depart.” Psychologist Rachel Harris, PhD, was in private practice for thirty-five years working with people interested in psychospiritual development. During a decade working in research, Rachel received a National Institutes of Health New Investigator's Award and published more than forty scientific studies in peer-reviewed journals. https://www.swimminginthesacred.com/     Support The Visionary Activist Show on Patreon for weekly Chart & Themes ($4/month) and more… *Woof*Woof*Wanna*Play?!?* The post The Visionary Activist Show – Swimming in the Sacred appeared first on KPFA.

Andrea Rodgers is a Board Certified Holistic Health and Wellness Coach, Ayurvedic Wellness Coach, Personal Trainer & Sacred Women's Circle Facilitator working with clients from all walks of life. For the past 12 years, she has guided women to step into their healthiest, most authentic selves through intuitive nutrition, Ayurveda, mindful movement & sacred soul connection. She believes that when women feel supported & vibrant in their bodies, they're able to step into the world powerfully & confidently in their purpose on this Earth. Website www.andreaerodgers.com Instagram https://www.instagram.com/puravidandrea/ Where to connect with Andrea Website: https://andreaclaassen.com/ Instagram: https://instagram.com/seasonalandrea Self-Care With Your Cycle: https://andreaclaassen.com/self-care Andrea Claassen Bio Andrea Claassen is an Ayurvedic Practitioner, RYT 500 hour yoga teacher, and Wild Woman Circle leader who has been in the wellness space since 2007. Her mission is to help you start to live a cyclical life by living in alignment with your menstrual cycle and the seasons. She does this by teaching her Peaceful Power Practices centered around movement, mindfulness & mother nature through an Ayurvedic lens. You can hear more from Andrea on her Peaceful Power Podcast where she aims to deliver actionable takeaways for you to live a more holistic lifestyle. Connect with Andrea on her website at www.andreaclaassen.com

Malik spent a transcending, inspiring and uplifting weekend at the Sacred Women: Rites of Passage ceremony.  He interviews women on the verge of ascending to become sacred women after a 12 week transformative program.  Then he reviews, Sacred Woman: A Guide to Healing the Feminine Body, Mind, and Spirit by Queen Afua. E-mail Malik at RealMalikMuhammad@gmail.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Everything is energy, and that's what Natalie so lovingly shares. Natalie Kehren has an incredible story of overcoming trauma, adversity, and creating the life she always dreamt about. She is passionate about sharing that growth happens in the dark places, she speaks candidly about devotion, and we dive into the concept of women as divine portals birthing (literally and energetically) new life into this world. This conversation is at once grounding and inspiring, and includes some beautiful fundamental practices that you can incorporate into your own life to help right now, regardless of where you find yourself on the journey. _____ Natalie Kehren is a Canadian holistic life coach and spiritual energy specialist whose mission is to help women unlock their true potential by finding their voices, facing their past and present traumas and clearing their inner debris in order to make the world a better place. After going through a healing journey of her own as a survivor of addictions and abusive relationships, Natalie merged her psychic abilities, experience as a Certified Natural Health Practitioner, Reiki Level 2, Sacred Women's Circle Creatrix, Spiritual Director and passion for helping others into holistic life coaching. Natalie's global reach has helped many women become the best version of themselves. She created a safe + supportive space for women, featuring a library of free guided meditations, a healing shop, eight step and twelve step one-on-one healing programs, psychic and energetic readings and more. When Natalie is not coaching one-on-one, she puts on her teaching hat. She leads a parent and toddler group at her son Gabriel's school, with sessions focusing on the energy of the collective and the energy exchange between parent and child. _____ Connect with Natalie:

Creating Wellness From Within is a podcast devoted to empowering you to live your best life by taking accountability for your own personal wellness … brought to you in part by Integrated Health Systems located in Denver, CO. Women in particular have a tendency to take care of everyone else around them first, while putting their own self care and wellness on the back burner. This podcast is designed to give you actionable advice and tools to help you power up your own wellness journey, and live the best life possible!I am your host, Amy Zellmer. I am editor-in-chief of MN YOGA + Life magazine & The Brain Health Magazine, and author of several books. Additionally I am passionate about yoga, photography, wellness, and all things glittery! You can find out more about me at www.creatingwellnessfromwithin.comFollow me on: Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, and Twitter         Today's guest is:  Natalie KehrenNatalie Kehren is a Canadian holistic life coach and spiritual energy specialist whose mission is to help women unlock their true potential by finding their voices, facing their past and present traumas and clearing their inner debris in order to make the world a better place.  After going through a healing journey of her own as a survivor of addictions and abusive relationships, Natalie merged her psychic abilities, experience as a Certified Natural Health Practitioner, Reiki Level 2, Sacred Women's Circle Creatrix, Spiritual Director and passion for helping others into holistic life coaching. Kehren's global reach has helped many women become the best version of themselves. She created a safe + supportive space for women, featuring a library of free guided meditations, a healing shop, eight step and twelve step one-on-one healing programs, psychic and energetic readings and more. www.nataliekehren.comENJOYING THIS PODCAST?Consider supporting the podcast for $5 a month through Patreon.

This episode of the Talking with the Experts podcast explores how journaling and meditation can help entrepreneurs and business owners to access new ideas, tap into their full potential, and find new ways to serve their clients and communities. Natalie Kehren is a Canadian holistic life coach and spiritual energy specialist. Her mission is to help women unlock their true potential by finding their voices, facing past and present traumas, and clearing their inner debris to make the world better. After going through a healing journey as a survivor of addictions and abusive relationships, Natalie merged her psychic abilities, experience as a Certified Natural Health Practitioner, Reiki Level 2, Sacred Women's Circle Creatrix, Spiritual Director and passion for helping others into holistic life coaching. Kehren's global reach has helped many women become the best version of themselves. She created a safe + supportive space for women, featuring a library of free guided meditations, a healing shop, eight-step and twelve-step one-on-one healing programs, psychic and energetic readings and more. “I have survived abusive relationships and addictions that left me feeling empty, lost, alone, and unworthy,” says Kehren. “I rose above because I discovered how to live authentically. Every step I took towards truth is a step I have built into my programs. My focus is on counselling and bodywork, specifically energy healing. From chakra balancing to spiritual counselling and even aromatherapy, I integrate wholesome techniques that best serve my clients.” Kehren is gearing up to launch additional products in her healing shops, such as a Moon Journal, which includes moon cycles, a Healing Journal filled with prompts and ceremonies, and a Key Pin. When Natalie is not coaching one-on-one, she puts on her teaching hat. She leads a parent and toddler group at her son Gabriel's school, with sessions focusing on the energy of the collective and the energy exchange between parent and child. Natalie introduces the families to meditative practices and has created various activities, including making their own herbal stick to burn, flower mandalas and their powerful healing energy, personalized salt bath mixture, and candle magic. Before finding her true calling, Natalie experienced a toxic work culture at one of Toronto's top PR firms and hardships at home and in all of her schooling environments. Having been in and out of therapy since the age of 14 and feeling trapped, she vowed to change her life as well as the life of others. Natalie is thrilled to be expecting her second child. In her spare time, she enjoys spending time outdoors with her son and husband in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, where she currently resides. Connect with Natalie: nataliekehren.com https://www.instagram.com/natalie.kehren/ ▼ ▼ You can connect with/follow Talking with the Experts: Grab The Podcast Wizard Checklist (it's free) https://bit.ly/3djRBXz Buy me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/rosesdavidson Become a patron https://www.patreon.com/talkingwiththeexperts Leave a Google review: https://g.page/r/CaXk7K3UlEhzEBI/review Leave a review on Podchaser: https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/talking-with-the-experts-1491692 Email: guest@talkingwiththeexperts.com Website: https://rose-davidson.com/ LinkedIn: Rose Davidson: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rose-davidson/ Talking with the Experts: https://www.linkedin.com/company/talkingwiththeexperts/ Facebook Page: [Rose Davidson] https://www.facebook.com/onlineeventmanagerandpodcasttrainer Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rosedavidson_speakersupport/ SoundCloud: [Follow] https://soundcloud.com/talking-with-the-experts YouTube: [Subscribe] https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkM5n5QJhnNAmUiMzii73wQ

Loving as a believing mother. All the love, connection and inspiration required to nurture your children and run a business. My guests are Conscious Parenting Coach Phartoone Hussein and Natalie Rose Smith. Phartoone Muhammed is a parenting coach, Mother, and nature lover who believes in the power of intentional parenting. Natalie Rose Smith has been a single mother for 13 yrs of 5 amazing children (two chronic illness survivors). She is a multidimensional genius running a home salon for 27 years, cosmetology instructor, Vinyasa yoga Flow Instructor since 2017, energy healer, Founder and Creator of Shine All the Time. She says, “My purpose is helping others to Shine from the inside out. Magic is my language.Our trials have been our biggest blessings, and greatest teachers. NRS/SOL” https://youtu.be/fXhO-inZNnY One viewer said “This moved me to tears. Three Powerful Women/Mothers connecting together from Utah, Washington, and Kenya As they speak to Loving as Believing Mothers, it is beautifully illustrated, that no matter our respective spiritual practices, we all just want the best for our children- We are One- We Are Love- We are Sisters Thank you Cordelia, Natalie Rose, and Phartoone” Natalie said “Watch as Three loving Mothers Phartoone Hussein Natalie Rose Smith the Joyous Cordelia Gaffar joining together to create and discuss peace and love in Motherhood. Thank you Cordelia Gaffar, you have instilled JOY in my heart. A reminder of the Love and purity each Mother is blessed with. A sacred gathering with Sacred Women. My heart sings with JOY. Loving you both! You're Free to BE when in their presence. ❤️ Loving you both with overflowing love and peace. ♥️” --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/cordelia-gaffar0/support

On today's podcast, Stacie chats with Coach Mandy Steinhardt about overcoming good girl syndrome and codependency, and how the power of a sacred women's circle completely changed her life. We dig deeper into:What good girl syndrome is and how it relates to codependency, decision making, and the inability to say noHow to listen to your own intuition to make better, more aligned decisionsHow to set and keep boundariesWhat a sacred women's circle is and what to expect when you join oneExamples of activities to reconnect to your divine feminineThe importance of learning how to mother and care for yourselfMandy Steinhardt is an authenticity and career coach who helps women combat the blahs and overwork by engaging with the divine feminine through healing women's circles and 1:1 coaching. There's still time to join her “Divine Within” Women's Circle this summer where you'll meet every other Wednesday and connect with other women and:Kick FOMO to the curb in favor of real connection.Recover old and new dreams we have set aside in order to “get along” and “be a good girl/wife/mother.”Learn how to access our intuition, define our values, and create our individual plans to mirror them in our hectic lives.Connect with Mother Earth and remember Goddesses that pre-dated patriarchal religionWork on how we can create a sense of community in these disconnected times.You can connect with Mandy on Instagram – check out this post about the 5 warning signs of codependency! Check out Mandy's website for more!Mentioned on the podcast:Women Who Run With the Wolves: Myths and Stories of the Wild Woman Archetype by Clarissa Pinkola EstésAn example of laughing yoga!

The "Sacred Women" series is composed of excerpts from Satsangs with Vasant Swaha, which feature mystical women. Commenting on their poems, Swaha shares words full of love, longing, ecstasy, and beauty, inspiring all those who follow the spiritual path.The Satsangs were recorded in Brazil between 2005 and 2009, and these excerpts were previously published in a CD called “Sacred Women” in 2012. Now they have been remastered.Sacred Women - Dawu's storySacred Women - Sarada: The Love for the GuruSacred Women - Sahajo: The Natural StateSacred Women - Meera: The Servant of GodA série "Mulheres Sagradas" é composta por trechos de Satsangs com Vasant Swaha, nos quais ele fala sobre mulheres místicas. Ao comentar poemas delas, Swaha compartilha palavras cheias de amor, anseio, êxtase e beleza, inspirando todos aqueles que seguem o caminho espiritual.Os Satsangs foram gravados no Brasil entre 2005 e 2009 e esses trechos foram publicados anteriormente em um CD “Mulheres Sagradas” em 2012. Agora foram remasterizados.Mulheres Sagradas - A História de DawuMulheres Sagradas - Sarada: O Amor pelo GuruMulheres Sagradas - Sahajo: O Estado NaturalMulheres Sagradas - Meera: A Serva de DeusMore information about Swaha:www.vasantswaha.netwww.linktr.ee/vasantswahawww.facebook.com/vasant.swahawww.instagram.com/vasantswaha

The "Sacred Women" series is composed of excerpts from Satsangs with Vasant Swaha, which feature mystical women. Commenting on their poems, Swaha shares words full of love, longing, ecstasy, and beauty, inspiring all those who follow the spiritual path.The Satsangs were recorded in Brazil between 2005 and 2009, and these excerpts were previously published in a CD called “Sacred Women” in 2012. Now they have been remastered.Sacred Women - Dawu's storySacred Women - Sarada: The Love for the GuruSacred Women - Sahajo: The Natural StateSacred Women - Meera: The Servant of GodA série "Mulheres Sagradas" é composta por trechos de Satsangs com Vasant Swaha, nos quais ele fala sobre mulheres místicas. Ao comentar poemas delas, Swaha compartilha palavras cheias de amor, anseio, êxtase e beleza, inspirando todos aqueles que seguem o caminho espiritual.Os Satsangs foram gravados no Brasil entre 2005 e 2009 e esses trechos foram publicados anteriormente em um CD “Mulheres Sagradas” em 2012. Agora foram remasterizados.Mulheres Sagradas - A História de DawuMulheres Sagradas - Sarada: O Amor pelo GuruMulheres Sagradas - Sahajo: O Estado NaturalMulheres Sagradas - Meera: A Serva de DeusMore information about Swaha:www.vasantswaha.netwww.linktr.ee/vasantswahawww.facebook.com/vasant.swahawww.instagram.com/vasantswaha

The "Sacred Women" series is composed of excerpts from Satsangs with Vasant Swaha, which feature mystical women. Commenting on their poems, Swaha shares words full of love, longing, ecstasy, and beauty, inspiring all those who follow the spiritual path.The Satsangs were recorded in Brazil between 2005 and 2009, and these excerpts were previously published in a CD called “Sacred Women” in 2012. Now they have been remastered.Sacred Women - Dawu's storySacred Women - Sarada: The Love for the GuruSacred Women - Sahajo: The Natural StateSacred Women - Meera: The Servant of GodA série "Mulheres Sagradas" é composta por trechos de Satsangs com Vasant Swaha, nos quais ele fala sobre mulheres místicas. Ao comentar poemas delas, Swaha compartilha palavras cheias de amor, anseio, êxtase e beleza, inspirando todos aqueles que seguem o caminho espiritual.Os Satsangs foram gravados no Brasil entre 2005 e 2009 e esses trechos foram publicados anteriormente em um CD “Mulheres Sagradas” em 2012. Agora foram remasterizados.Mulheres Sagradas - A História de DawuMulheres Sagradas - Sarada: O Amor pelo GuruMulheres Sagradas - Sahajo: O Estado NaturalMulheres Sagradas - Meera: A Serva de DeusMore information about Swaha:www.vasantswaha.netwww.linktr.ee/vasantswahawww.facebook.com/vasant.swahawww.instagram.com/vasantswaha

The "Sacred Women" series is composed of excerpts from Satsangs with Vasant Swaha, which feature mystical women. Commenting on their poems, Swaha shares words full of love, longing, ecstasy, and beauty, inspiring all those who follow the spiritual path.The Satsangs were recorded in Brazil between 2005 and 2009, and these excerpts were previously published in a CD called “Sacred Women” in 2012. Now they have been remastered.Sacred Women - Dawu's storySacred Women - Sarada: The Love for the GuruSacred Women - Sahajo: The Natural StateSacred Women - Meera: The Servant of GodA série "Mulheres Sagradas" é composta por trechos de Satsangs com Vasant Swaha, nos quais ele fala sobre mulheres místicas. Ao comentar poemas delas, Swaha compartilha palavras cheias de amor, anseio, êxtase e beleza, inspirando todos aqueles que seguem o caminho espiritual.Os Satsangs foram gravados no Brasil entre 2005 e 2009 e esses trechos foram publicados anteriormente em um CD “Mulheres Sagradas” em 2012. Agora foram remasterizados.Mulheres Sagradas - A História de DawuMulheres Sagradas - Sarada: O Amor pelo GuruMulheres Sagradas - Sahajo: O Estado NaturalMulheres Sagradas - Meera: A Serva de DeusMore information about Swaha:www.vasantswaha.netwww.linktr.ee/vasantswahawww.facebook.com/vasant.swahawww.instagram.com/vasantswaha

Welcome to Six Weeks to Fitness, I'm your host Vince Ferguson. Thank you so much for joining me today. Now, for those of you who are used to listening to my audio podcast, you can now watch my show on our Six Weeks to Fitness, YouTube channel and joining me today on as my very first video guest is Carmen Carriker. She's a graduate of Fordham University's Alvin Ailey Bachelor of Fine Arts program, She is a professional dancer, a fitness instructor, she's an actress, she's an educator and creator of Crown Soul Yoga. And I am very pleased to have Carmen Carriker on my Six Weeks to Fitness program. Carmen, how are you today? Carmen Carriker: I'm great. Thank you so much for introducing me. I'm happy to be here. Vincent Ferguson: It's such a pleasure having you. You're so full of energy and vivaciousness it's just a joy to have you here today. Thank you so much for coming on the show. Carmen Carriker: Thank you. Vincent Ferguson: But before we get started talking about your illustrious career, let's talk a little bit about your early days. Where did you grow up, Carmen? And what was your childhood like? Carmen Carriker: Well, I'm originally from Detroit, Michigan, so I'm from the Midwest. And I come from a family, I was raised by my mother, single parent, and she was a musician, a singer and a songwriter. So she had her own band. So I grew up in an environment surrounded by music. So it was a very fun experience having a band, rehearsing in my house as a toddler. Vincent Ferguson: Yes. Carmen Carriker: It was introduction to jazz music, and to instruments. And that was where my love and passion for music began. It was a great experience. Nice growing up somewhere where you have trees and I grew, planted plants and vegetables and fruits with my grandfather who had a garden. Vincent Ferguson: Nice. Carmen Carriker: Because I come from the Motor City, there are lots of engineers in my family, so everyone worked or retired from Ford, GM, Chrysler. So I grew up working on cars. I helped out [in my youth. Vincent Ferguson: Really? Carmen Carriker: I was a girly-girl, but I was also a youth who dibbled and dabbled in working with machines, engineering and designing things. So I like to work with my hands and put things together and that began my interest in textile design because I'm also a fashion designer. So my love of music came from my mother and my love of engineering and design came from the men in my family. Vincent Ferguson: Wow. A good combination, I would say, huh? Carmen Carriker: Yes. Vincent Ferguson: Wow. So although you came from a single parent home, you did have family around you to help you, male figures, female figures which makes for a well rounded environment? And it made you the person you are today, which is absolutely amazing. Carmen Carriker: Yes. Vincent Ferguson: Yes. You've been teaching dance for about 25 years, I understand, am I correct? Right. Now that would make you about 30 years old because I've met you and you look like you're in 20s actually, but you know what I'm saying? So- Carmen Carriker: Yes. Vincent Ferguson: ... you healthy lifestyle is really paying off, right? Carmen Carriker: Starting dance from the age three and continuing on into my 30s, I've been dancing and I've been an athlete nonstop. I started teaching when I was 14 years old assisting ballet classes and helping the studio owner run the studio after she had a baby. So I started early. Vincent Ferguson: Yes, and I believe if you introduce children to activities like the dance and fitness at an early age, they continue as they get older. You are exposed to it, you know? Carmen Carriker: Yes. Vincent Ferguson: And look what you're doing now, you made a business, a career out of it. Amazing. Yes. Carmen Carriker: I tell my student that [crosstalk 00:04:45] what you do in studio, what you're doing in school, when you're assisting teachers and helping out it pays off because you end up being the one that's hire for the job. Having the skills and the information and the knowledge to start your own business based on all of the experience that you've had growing up. Vincent Ferguson: Beautiful. Now you studied at the Fordham University's Alvin Ailey Bachelor Fine Arts Program. How was that experience? Carmen Carriker: Wow. And it's been a good 17 years since I graduated. I graduated in '04, I think. Something like that so when I was a part of the Alvin Ailey and Alvin Ailey is one of the most or the largest African American modern dance company. We were the Guinea pigs of the program, so I was a part of the first graduating class as far as them having a joint program with Fordham University. So we were the first classes. So it was new to have professional dancers at Fordham taking liberal arts classes and then walking over to Ailey and having a full dance conservatory experience. So I had a very long day. I had like four academic classes and then I'd have four dance classes and then I'd have rehearsal in the evening and then I'd have a job working at the university. So 22 credit hours, a semester, lot of hard work. If we started off with 20 students in our class, by the end of four years, there were 10 of us. Vincent Ferguson: Really, really why? Carmen Carriker: Because it's very demanding on the body. It's costly to live in New York. So coming from Michigan, moving here not everyone could deal with the transition as well and a lot of dancers found that, oh, this is just too much on my body. Only the strong survive. So if you think, oh, okay. You know, let me go do this BFA program. Yes. Do the BFA program, but research it, make sure that it's something that works with you because it's a very demanding program. Carmen Carriker: So I'm glad that I went through it. So many connections, so many performance opportunities. Working with all of the major choreographers and having the opportunity to apprentice, to be a guest performer. I'm so blessed and thankful and to work with some of the company members had been taking class with Alvin Ailey dancers every day. Ballet class, modern class, African dance class, the conditioning classes, yoga, Pilates. They were the first and second company members were living with us. And then you had the PPPS, the afterschool kids were in the building as well. And this was when Alvin Ailey was on 66 and Amsterdam. Now it's the larger building. So the larger building was not there in 2004. In the year 2000 when I joined it wasn't until four years later that that building was finished. So when I graduated the institution that everyone knows of now that huge building, which is called the Joan Weill Building, which is named out to the person that funded it, wasn't there. It wasn't there yet. So all the hard work that all of the students and teachers and everyone, the Ailey family, all the hard work that we did contributed to continuing the legacy of Alvin Ailey having that large institution where people from all over the world are coming to learn. Vincent Ferguson: Yes, amazing. Carmen Carriker: [inaudible 00:09:25] experience, but it definitely made me who I am. I'm a stronger dancer, a stronger, a more experienced teacher have a lot of knowledge and information to share. And I have a lot of connections, always have all of those dancers and teachers as support. Vincent Ferguson: You can't put a price on that support, you know, those connections. Can't put a price on that. And speaking of dance, what type of dance do you now teach? I know you teach children and adults. What type of dances do you teach? Carmen Carriker: Well, I teach everything. Well, mainly right now I'm teaching yoga, teaching kids yoga classes from the ages 18 months to like five and six. That's the group that - Vincent Ferguson: 18 months. Carmen Carriker: Yes. The mommy-baby classes, the baby. Vincent Ferguson: Wow. And what else? Okay. Carmen Carriker: And then I also teach adult classes. Vincent Ferguson: Adults. Carmen Carriker: Yeah. All the way up 80. Vincent Ferguson: Up to 80. Yeah. There's ton of time for me. Oh, good. But again, so you're teaching yoga, you're teaching ballet. You're teaching... What else? Carmen Carriker: Teaching jazz. I'm teaching [inaudible 00:10:45]. I teach swing, wing dance, the Lindy hop. Vincent Ferguson: Lindy hop. Carmen Carriker: Yes, I teach SoCo fitness, I teach African dance in afterschool programs. And I love to share African history history, so that people know about the culture. That's very important especially when I'm teaching kids that they know where the movement comes from, that they know what instruments are and they know what places that these dances come from, especially in this time when TikTok videos and social media, there's so much information, visuals so everyone sees movement but they may not know where these dances come from. So good that they have the history and they know the knowledge and the culture behind. Vincent Ferguson: Now let's talk about yoga because that's where I first met you, when you did a yoga class from my organization, Body Sculpt of New York and with the children. Now, where did you learn yoga? Carmen Carriker: Well, I started yoga, yoga was a part of my curriculum at Alvin Ailey. Vincent Ferguson: Okay. But didn't you also learn yoga in Jamaica? Carmen Carriker: Yes. By the time I graduated I was condition my body by doing Pilates and bar and gyrokinesis anything like that, that would help keep my body fit. Vincent Ferguson: Yes. Carmen Carriker: It wasn't really a spiritual journey for me until I went to Jamaica and I wanted to learn specifically a style of yoga that was more ancient, more meditative that connected to me as an African American. And that's where I found Kemetic yoga. So I was like, I'm going to go straight to the source. I'm going to go to Jamaica because I had the time and I was available to do the 10 day retreat and training. And I've been doing it ever since and it's my favorite. It's something that I really connect to spiritually. I'm a Kemetic yogini if you want to say that. I practice a Kemetic diet. So Kemetic, all of it, living, according to the laws and principles that the Ancient Egyptians practiced. Learning the history, learning the language and incorporating that in the modern day lifestyle has been easy for me and it has kept me grounded. Vincent Ferguson: Really? And you say Kemetic, which is Kemet, in Egypt, right? And so when you're training, you're teaching yoga, you're teaching Kemetic yoga are you also teaching the language to your students? Carmen Carriker: Yes. Vincent Ferguson: Wow. Carmen Carriker: There are learning poses in the Metu Neter language. Vincent Ferguson: Give me- Carmen Carriker: So if we are combining for example, the Sphinx pose or the lion pose is Heru Akhet. So I'll say it in English and I'll also say it in the Metu Neter language as well. Vincent Ferguson: Do you have any space to go to do a pose or two that we can see? Carmen Carriker: Sure. So we all know of the monument in DC that's shaped like an obelisk? Vincent Ferguson: Yes. Carmen Carriker: Okay. So in Egypt of it is called Teken which is spelled T-E-K-E-N. Vincent Ferguson: Teken. Carmen Carriker: So this is Teken pose so you're standing with your feet together. Vincent Ferguson: Yes. Carmen Carriker: You're connected to earth, and earth, the Egyptian word for earth Geb and then [inaudible 00:14:57] up and you're connecting to the sky, which is Nut Vincent Ferguson: Huh. Nice. Carmen Carriker: So this pose is called the Teken pose so you're feeling connection to the earth and the sky. Vincent Ferguson: Wow. Wow. That's powerful. That is really, really powerful to see that, you know. And you said the Kemetic lifestyle. Okay. Now, does that involve also nutrition as far as eating healthy? Because you're a vegan. Carmen Carriker: Absolutely. I'm vegan. Kemetic diet is a plant-based diet. So if you're choosing a lifestyle and you're choosing to practice Kemetic yoga, you're also choosing a plant-based diet. Vincent Ferguson: And why is that important? Carmen Carriker: Well, if you look at the hieroglyphic, even the ancient Egyptians, you see lettuce, you'll see greenery around them so those are examples that that was the way that people were living. And that was their source. Vincent Ferguson: Okay, so they didn't eat the chickens and the cows? They weren't meat eater? No? Carmen Carriker: Well, I mean, as far as I know, there're of course are going to be people who do different things depending on where they are. But the tradition and the Kemetic practice that I'm practicing and that I've learned from teachers before me we're practicing plant-based. Vincent Ferguson: Excellent. I think that is an excellent way to eat, to live. I do believe that. I believe that it also helps you to connect more with spirituality, because you're not weighed down by meat eating, you know? Carmen Carriker: Yes. Vincent Ferguson: So I applaud you for that and I think it gives you a lot of energy and that's why you're all over the place doing so much. I am so impressed with you. Now you call your company, Crown Soul Yoga. Where'd you get that name from? Carmen Carriker: Well, you know, Crown Soul Yoga it came to me in a dream. So a lot of times things that I do artistically, I may have visions. So it came to me and the Crown is your crown and you know, I think of ancestry and the kings and queens before me. So when you take care of your crown you're protecting yourself, protecting your connection to spirit, connection to the higher powers. And then Soul is your heart. So anything that I do, I'm giving from my heart, my soul and I'm giving. So by helping others, I'm feeding my soul. And so [inaudible 00:18:09] and in creations, which was my first, is also my business, Crown Soul Creations. Everything that I make is that connection mind, body, spirit. So whether it's Crown Soul Yoga, which is the business of yoga, Crown Soul Creations, which is the business of jewelry and the knit wear, and the soaps and the products that I make, the t-shirts and the hoodies and all that stuff that I make, those are my creations. Vincent Ferguson: Wow. Carmen Carriker: So the branding. Vincent Ferguson: Yes. Branding. Carmen Carriker: [inaudible 00:18:44] queen, so I want people to feel royal and to embrace who they all are and to have a lot of soul in whatever they do. Vincent Ferguson: Most definitely. So you're more than just a professional dancer, a professional fitness instructor or educator. I mean, you are business woman, you're an entrepreneur and how has that journey been for you? Carmen Carriker: It's rewarding. It's rewarding to look at the things that I've done. Look at my resume, look at the timeline that Facebook shows me like this happened 10 years ago. Vincent Ferguson: Yes. Carmen Carriker: It's mind blowing to know that so much time has passed and so much I've been able to do and share as far as fashion shows, as far as vendoring and doing different events. And now focusing more on online yoga business and sharing medication and sound healing, Reiki, which is energy work. Even the energy I do holistic health and wellness is based in Kemetic tradition as well. So shout outs to Ra Sekhi Arts Temple, which is where I studied, which is based in Atlanta and the Kemetic Yoga School in Chicago under Yirser Ra Hotep. So YogaSkills Method. And I'm so thankful. I'm thankful to [inaudible 00:20:18], and I'm thankful to Queen Afua and all the Sacred Women who have led the way to healthy living and [crosstalk 00:20:28] Vincent Ferguson: Yes. Most definitely. Definitely. Now I know you live in Brooklyn, New York, right? And that's where my podcast is hosted in Brooklyn, New York. Shout out to Brooklyn. But now prior to the pandemic, most instructors like yourself and dancers, they would train their students in-person but as you know, New York was hit very hard and during the pandemic they shut all that down, so most of you guys had to pivot and start doing online instruction. How has that worked out for you? And are you still doing online? Carmen Carriker: I'm still doing online. It's been two years of online teaching. It's hills and valleys. It's been hills and valleys. Vincent Ferguson: Yes. Carmen Carriker: At the beginning I think that there was definitely influx, numbers going up everyone was at home and just needing to have connections so they were Zooming in, however, WhatsApp, whatever people could use to connect with me through private sessions, through small group sessions and group conferences. But as things have opened up in New York, it is slowed down. I also feel like teachers, as well as students, clients have experienced a little bit of Zoom burnout. I'm spending so much time online. I think that people need to take a break from it and do in-person things. So I'm glad that this summer I was able to go into schools so we were able to dance outside the playground areas, or I was able to teach in Central Park or Prospect Park. Do some outdoor or public space events. But it hasn't been easy because now there are a lot of restrictions. Carmen Carriker: There are a lot of restrictions in New York and based on your status of vaccination, non-vaxxed, you know, it limits who you're able to access and then who feels comfortable going back into spaces. So even depending on whatever your status is there are people who are just would rather do online. And then there was others who are very happy to be back in all the public spaces. It's a... I guess I'm a person that goes with the flow and I follow my intuition. So if I feel that something is telling me, no, wait a little while longer, and then open up more opportunities then I do that. If I feel like, okay, let me hold back. Maybe we'll do hybrid for a while, maybe we'll come in, do some online, you know? Vincent Ferguson: Yes, yes. Carmen Carriker: And to see how things go until before winter season. Vincent Ferguson: Yes. So I would imagine, well, online will be around for a while. Carmen Carriker: I think that it is now a way of life for instructors and it is now a way of life for, I think it's convenient in a lot of ways save a lot of money as far as transportation. I'm someone that boots around a lot and I found that by being a online for two years and not having to ride the Metro and taking public transportation I saved tons of money. Vincent Ferguson: Yes. Carmen Carriker: And the stress of traveling and commuting and coming in contact with so many people because it's a busy city, there's so much going on that can be drained alone. Vincent Ferguson: Yes. Carmen Carriker: So I found that I was more at peace, just kind of being in my own space and that I still feel that, but I'm definitely love being connected with nature. So you will find me at the beach teaching or just experiencing yoga meditation for myself out in the open and sharing it online. Vincent Ferguson: Yes. Most definitely. And we will also be sharing you online because we are going to be doing some Six Week Fitness programs again. And you'll definitely be one of our preferred instructors, as long as you have the availability we want you. Carmen Carriker: I can help with that. Vincent Ferguson: Now, this is my podcast, my program is called Six Weeks to Fitness. Okay. It's a subsidiary of my Body Sculpt of New York nonprofit organization. But if you had six weeks to get fit, what exercise activities would you do or recommend people do to get in shape in six weeks? Carmen Carriker: Well, I would say at first, look at your diet and come up with a food plan. You might want to consider fasting diet. Start with a fast, it could be a seven day fast juice just to clean your body out, just to help. We a colon cleanse out everything now, before you start your six week journey, you want to start off fresh and clean. So your body is rejuvenated. So I would suggest do a juice fast. And if that's new to you, you can start easy. Maybe you just cut out your carbs, cut out the heavy foods, the process foods. Only eat lean meats if you're eating lean meats and just gradually increase that. But I think that you should have definitely include healthy eating in your program and which you start the six weeks, have a calendar and then set up, have a meal prep for each week. Carmen Carriker: And then analyze, maybe do measurements to see where you are at the beginning of your fitness journey, see where you are and be kind to yourself, but do those measurements. Get a measuring tape measure your arms, measure your weights, measure your thighs and record that and then set up work workouts for each parts of the body. I know that's what I do. So I have a leg day. I have a arm day. I have ab day. I have, you know? Total body workout day, and then I'll have a day of rest. A Carmen Carriker: nd then that continues on for the full workout. I'd say it's easy to also have a buddy, have a fitness buddy. Somebody that can hold you accountable. Somebody call and say, "Hey girl, are you still doing your workout? Did you do your 25 minutes today? Or did you do an hour? Did you work out today or I'm about to do these workouts?" All right. Let's do a challenge today. Let's do 10 pushup." You know, whatever. 40 today. Whatever the challenge is, but I think it does help to have someone or have a group. It could be an online group or a group of friends or co-workers that will support you, say, "Hey, this is what I'm doing. I'm going to be working out for six weeks. My goal is to lose five pounds." And maybe even have like a money pot. So for every person in your group that loses the five pounds, they get $10 or something like that, or you do a gift exchange or something in a sense for people to really not only yourself, I know I've done it with my family members like my brother. Carmen Carriker: We did it with a group of friends and I found that it helped me and it helped them because we sometimes we were so busy and it's easy to forget, oh, I was supposed to do this today. Oh. Or I forgot like, or, you know, you might have a cheat day. Okay. I really want to eat, I want to have cupcakes today or whatever it is that you love, I'm a sweet lover. So for me vegan treats or something that you might see me eating vegan ice cream. So we all have a day that we might cheat, but just know that if you have a group or you have goals that you set for yourself, you look back at that, look at the calendar, the agenda that you set out for the workout plan that helps you kind of stay on track. Vincent Ferguson: Most definitely. Awesome advice. I appreciate that. I'm sure my listeners and viewers will take some of that into consideration. I want to touch on very briefly, the fact that in addition to all this, you are also an actress. Have you been in any shows and what's the plan for acting going forward? Carmen Carriker: Well, this was the first year that I was invited to the Tribeca Film Festival. And because of the pandemic, the festival was online. I would've loved to been invited to be on the red carpet for my first film festival as a principal dancer. But it was online. It was a Zoom call and wow, it was an amazing experience. Tessa Thompson was the lead actress in the film that I was a part of trying to remember the name of it, that's crazy. Vincent Ferguson: Oh, so that happens. Carmen Carriker: But it was a great experience just to work, to shoot. We were still filming, of course during the pandemic there's COVID testing and all that they had to be done. It was shot in Bushwick in a church so it was nearby as far as filming and I was a swing dancer in the film and it was a club scene. So the movie took place... It kind of went from, it was based off of a book and it was about the relationship that these two women had, they were black women, but they could pass for white. So it was about the challenges they faced in Harlem, these two women who grew up together, but they separated had two separate lives. They met up again, one chose to marry a black man had kids, the other chose to marry a European and there were race issues. And what ultimately happened at the end is that the truth came out and it was [crosstalk 00:32:41] Vincent Ferguson: I can imagine. Carmen Carriker: I just thought of the name of the movie. The movie is called Passing. So if you go on, I think Tribeka Film Festivals site information about those movies, I'm not sure because of the pandemic a lot of those movies have not... I don't know if they are going to be released. But during the festival you pay for a ticket, then you can watch all the movies online from your home, which is convenient. But dancing, it was a 14-hour shoot for three days. A lot of dancing, a lot of swing dancing. It was me and the 10 dancers that were featured in the club scene. We're all friends, we all work together here in New York. So it really is about who you know, because the lead choreographer avid dancer someone that I know assists in choreographer, someone that I know is from Ailey as well. Many of the dancers in the cast are former Ailey dancers, or professional actors, black performers in New York. Carmen Carriker: It was such a great opportunity. It was a well-paid gig at a time when we didn't have much work at all. Shows and events have been canceled so to have a big job like that happened before things went haywire like they are now I give thanks for that. Yeah had an opportunity to work on the movie Passing before that I was working right before the pandemic, which I guess now it's been two years, I was working on the Mandela musical. So choreographer from South Africa, musicians from South Africa they chose six dancers for the project to just set choreography for the future opening of the musical. Of course, with all of this happening, there have been so many setbacks, but at least I was a part of the creative process. So we were learning Afro beats, a fusion of Afro beat dance, modern dance, house. So it was a fusion, very rhythmic movement. So I worked on that project for, I think it was like three weeks. Vincent Ferguson: Three weeks. Nice. Carmen Carriker: Yeah. And that was the in-person. That was an in-person project we rehearsed in the studio full band. Everyone was there. It was before all this happened. That was the last project I did that was in-person. Since then I worked on another project this year with a cast, Swing Out, and Swing Out is now at The Joyce. So there was an audition process, they were seeking about 20 or maybe 18 musicians, singers, tap and swing dancers to partner up with a cast member for a residency program. And the residency program was for four weeks and at the end of the residency you'll have learned music or you've learned choreography, and then you're able to present it. And this is something that I normally would be so busy that I wouldn't be able to be a part of the residency because it would mean I would have to take off for my job, but with everything that was going on, my schedule was open and I was able to work and work with really great musicians. Really great choreographers and dancers. So shout out to the cast of Swing Out for those who are going back into theaters and on Broadway. Vincent Ferguson: Yes, Broadway. Carmen Carriker: Be [inaudible 00:37:08] so I'm honored that I was able to work with them in an online performance setting. Vincent Ferguson: Yes, yes, yes, yes. But that's okay. You've done so much though, Carmen in your young life and I'm so impressed, but what advice, or what words of encouragement would you give to other aspiring dancers and fitness professionals who's trying to get to where you are? What advice would you give them today? Carmen Carriker: Well, I'd say discipline. Discipline, know your craft. There are a lot I would say people who look good on camera and they create all types of online content, but the conditioning it takes to perform and go on tour is a very different beast. So if you're choosing to be a performer, a professional who gets paid for doing what we do, longevity, if you want to still be performing, and have a career and say, "Hey, I've been on stage and I've performed everywhere and it's been 25 years and I'm, knock on wood, injury-free. Vincent Ferguson: Yes. Yes. Carmen Carriker: That's very important to say that I've danced and had a career this long and I haven't had any injuries. It's conditioned and training and listening to your body. Because we live in an environment where we're being pushed. You'll be pushed to the edge. People are going to push you to use your talents to the last little drop. But what has saved me is knowing my body and knowing my limits, knowing when I need to rest, knowing when I need to take a break and having good rapport communicating properly. Because in this world, in this industry, the connections that you make stay with you. So if you have a good reputation and you're nice to the people that you work with and people know that about you you'll get referred for jobs. If you have a bad rapport, meaning that you don't show up on time you don't have good habits. Maybe you smoke and drink on the job, or you do other types of things and I don't recommend that everyone has their choice of what they do, but when you are in a professional setting, always be professional and be yourself. Don't try to compare yourself to anyone else because there'll be people that have 10 times better than you. Then there'll be people who are still learning. So I say it's easy to look at celebrities and to look at people that you see and like, oh my God, I don't have the best social media content. I need to keep going. I need to look at what's necessary in order for you to reach the goals that you want. Carmen Carriker: Look at someone that you admire. I admire Camille Brown she is one of my peers, we're the same age and to see her growth and her development from Ailey dancer to this choreographer who is setting major work on all of the Broadway shows right now, her consistency and her beliefs and her vision and her branding, or her work, having her own and company and not allowing anyone to manipulate or change her work is why she is where she is. Her commitment to sharing the black experience through dance, her commitment to sharing and making sure our voices are heard as people of the diaspora is why she's doing Corey and Best, why she's doing all these different or that she's being called for the job. Carmen Carriker: And when you get into a position of power in the industry, keep the people in your life who support you the most with you, because you're going to need that support because if you go into an industry and you become famous and you don't have anyone around you to support you, you are vulnerable to all kinds of stuff, and you don't have people fighting for you. So I would use the people that I admire, who are very successful in the industry. You look at their assistant directors, you look at who their assistant dancers are they are people that they've been working with. Carmen Carriker: The same 10 people or five people that they known 10 years ago, or 20 years ago are on their team, on their board of advisors. So keep the people close to you. That's my advice because I know that I don't have a big company like that, but when I do have that kind of business and flow and opportunity, I'm going to definitely reach out to folks like you, of course, who have provided a platform for me to be on and many others that I've worked with so that we can grow and build together. Because that's what it really is about. Vincent Ferguson: Yes, Yes. 100%. Love that. Love it. Carmen Carriker: Just live your life. Vincent Ferguson: Yes. Live your life. I'm trying. Carmen Carriker: Don't be stressed out and if you are stressed out, tell people about it, meditate, pray, have a spiritual, whatever your spiritual beliefs are, stay grounded in that because that also helps you keep a clear mind, a clear focus and knowing what your purpose is in life is also important. If you don't know what it is figure that out. And that could be a lifelong journey. We're all trying to stay on the right track. Vincent Ferguson: Oh, most definitely. This has been so uplifting and rewarding for me. And I'm sure it will be for my listeners and viewers as well, but where can my listeners and viewers find out more about Carmen Carriker? Carmen Carriker: Well, you can find out about me, you can go to my website which is crownsoulyoga.com. You can find me I have a YouTube channel at Carmen Kemetic Yoga and I'm on Facebook as Carmen Carriker. I'm on Instagram as crown soul fashionista or Cecil Kemetic Arts. But you can just look up my name, Carmen Carriker and Google Search me. I'm available, you'll see my businesses and you'll see my classes. And I'm open to working with everyone and helping us to live a more healthy, happy life. Vincent Ferguson: Yes, most definitely. Carmen Carriker on behalf of Body Sculpt of New York and Six Weeks to Fitness, I truly want to thank you for coming on my show today. Carmen Carriker: Thank you so much for having me. Vincent Ferguson: And to my listening and viewing audience, I truly hope this program was informative, encouraging, and, inspiring and that you will continue listening in and watching our Six Weeks to Fitness program. And if you have any questions or suggestions for the show, please leave them in the comment section below and don't forget to subscribe so you don't miss any future episodes. And remember, let's Get Ready, Get Set, and let's Get Fit!

Learn about the initiation just through sisterhoodHow the power of sisterhood has eldershipWhy sisterhood is the backbone when everything is crashingHow sisterhood is a reclamation of the feminine in the fullestUnderstand the first step to activating sisterhood in your lifeLearn how women used to live together in ancient vs. modern timesHow sisterhood unites us with the Universal forcesWhy the next level of sisterhood is co-creationSHOW NOTES 7:00—Opening prayer13:30—The Sisterhood Wound & the power of sisterhood 18:04—All women in our heart of hearts want to be seen for our fullness of love20:00—A few distortions within sisterhood24:28—An invitation to surround yourself with not just with women but powerful women who want what's best for you  28:00—The level of power women gain through other women catalyzes our life 29:41—How to spot a true  relationship that fortifies us, when sisterhood arises32:00—The lonely wolf is over. We're here to co-create together 37:55—Why the power of sisterhood has & needs eldership39:49—This is a reclamation of the feminine in the fullest42:44—There is an initiation that is just through sisterhood49:18—When you fall down your sisters are the first ones there for you saying "we got this" we're in this together 51:17—We are shifting planetary consciousness & we're doing it together JOIN THE SISTERHOOD ON TELEGRAM: https://t.me/themoonsistersTo connect with Jaclyn Norton visit:Website | Instagram | PinterestTo connect with Sandra Raso visit:Website | Instagram| Facebook

In this episode, Dr. Cassandra welcomes her dear friend and Yoni Steam Practitioner Megan Lendman. Together they talk about the sacred nature of vaginal steaming, or yoni steaming, and how it benefits our cycles and reproductive systems. Megan is also the co-creator of Soulstice Steam, a company that creates beautiful custom steam thrones for women. In this episode you’ll learn: What yoni steaming is What yoni means and how it encompasses the nature of our reproductive nature The biggest misconceptions or myths around vaginal steaming When to NEVER steam / times it is contraindicated If yoni steaming affects birth control The benefits of yoni steaming How to begin yoni steaming The benefit of using a sauna or throne to steam comfortably  And so much more Love this episode? Screenshot it and tag Cassandra @menstruationqueen and Megan @soulsticesteam to celebrate! Megan Lendman comes from a long lineage of healers, both indigenous and immigrant to North America. Megan found her voice for guiding women when she became a Sacred Women’s Circle Creatrix with Goddess Ceremony. She pursued womb health wisdom by becoming a Yoni Steam Facilitator through the Peristeam Hydrotherapy Institute. Megan now manages The Remedy House, her family’s wellness center in Grand Rapids, MI where she offers Sound Healing, Reiki, and Yoni Steaming.   Purchase your Steam Sauna with your 25% off coupon code QUEEN21 at https://www.soulsticesteam.com/store   Grab your FREE steaming guides from Megan to get started at - https://www.soulsticesteam.com/womb-wisdom    Connect more with Megan at: IG: @soulsticesteam www.soulsticesteam.com

#191 As a women's health physiotherapist, author, yoga teacher and teacher trainer, experienced keynote speaker and founder of Sacred Women’s Business Coaching, Lisa believes that when women tap into their feminine wisdom, the feminine shift restores balance and equality and helps to heal our troubled world. She lives in a subtropical paradise near Byron Bay. In this episode we cover Why many women are disconnected or experience dampened sensation in the pelvic floor How this may present for someone Ways we can elevate our awareness of these areas How certain ways we move could potentially cause harm How to protect the pelvic floor in a yoga class Causes of Painful sex and how PFP can help How the pelvic floor can be impacted during peri menopause And so much more    

Hi GWA Fam!Paije West from Third Eye Doula is our lovely guest today. She is a Transformational Doula specializing in astrological insights, holding space for all birthing people, advocating for mental health care and intentional psychedelic experiences. Through her journey as a Doula, Paije began to expand her offerings to include personal immersive sessions for clients using a variety of tools and sacred medicines for healing and growth. Paije works with various psychedelics and utilizes ceremony and ritual to invoke a deeper connection to the self and source.Based in Northern California, Paije holds sacred space for her clients near and far, and offers retreats that focus on the group + individual's needs and care. Paije is hosting an all-inclusive Sacred Women's Retreat this November in Joshua Tree, and there are still spots available - if anyone listening is feeling called to join the journey towards evolution this fall, please reach out to Paije directly.Follow Paije West:Instagram: @thirdeyedoula_ Website: Third Eye Doula Follow usInstagram: @girlswanxietypodcast, Heike @heikeleming and Neg @nneggyFacebookHere is our website if you want to see a cute picture of us!Our email if you want to reach out and ask us any advice on anxiety or just to say what up: girlswanxiety@gmail.comxx GWA

#003: Today we chat with Eileen Rosete of Our Sacred Women and discuss trusting your intuition, sourcing ethical & sustainable products, tips to incorporate a Give Back Model that works for your business, how to leverage your community so you get press without pitching, and so much more. Podcast show notes available here:http://colleenmakes.com/003If you love the show — share it! The world won't be EcoSassy without your help. Please share a photo or pic of where you are while you're listening to the episode and tag me on Instagram at @colleenmakes. Let's sass it up.

Welcome back! We have an amazing episode for you today! We had to record on Zoom so apologies for the slightly altered audio. We had to do our best during this time of self-isolation. Natalie Kehren is the founder of Holistic World, co-founder and creator of The Wellness Market, the creator and mentor of the 8-week program Healing to Begin: Breaking Through to Rise, and a leader in the wellness community. As humans, she believes we have the ability to reach our highest potential possible and from there, honour ourselves by creating a life we truly wish to live. No gimmicks. No illusions. Just living in our authenticity. With a background in Holistic Health and certification as a C.N.H.P, a Creatrix of Sacred Women’s Circles and as a Spiritual Director, her personal and professional journey led to focus on energetics. Through this episode we touch on: Her early psychic beginnings as a kid, being very sensitive to the energies of others Sensitivity is a strength How she went from PR and Marketing to Spiritual Entrepreneur How she helps people step into their own spiritual power The difficulty of absorbing the energies of those around her/how she learned to create psychic barriers Creating our own realities How tapping into spirituality can help us reach our highest potential Scattered energy Covid-19 and her mindset surrounding the pandemic while being pregnant/changing her birth plan The beauty amid chaos Collective consciousness Surrendering Tips on how to stay mentally healthy during this time Plus much, much more! Stay safe and healthy everyone! Sending love! Follow Natalie here: @natalie.kehren Natalie's Website: http://www.holisticworldhealing.com/ The Wellness Market: @thewellnessmrkt Exclusive Offer for TWTO Listeners: Enter TEAMWELLNESS at https://go.myrxfit.com/rxfit-1 to get a 14 day free trial and 15% off of the lifetime of your subscription for RxFit. Connect with us: Instagram: @teamwellnessto Website: https://www.teamwellnessto.com/

„If something is manifested in the physical world, look for the subtle.“ - Ashley Sunshine *** Ashley is a yoga teacher, Dharma coach and Sacred Women's work facilitator. She believes that everyone can live a joyful life here on earth, simply by connecting to their true essence and innate purpose. She conducts Yoga Teacher Trainings in Israel and India, and teaches yoga and spirituality in Israel and abroad.    We talk about: How to shift our perspective in this Corona situation towards a more positive one; Tools to approach disease supported by the science of yoga and Ayurveda; That we need to stop watching the news so much; Why connecting to the moon is powerful for women's health; That it is possible to make decent money and do what we love; & Much more. *** Mentioned books: Louise Hay - You can heal your life Ruediger Dahlke - Krankheit als Weg *** More about Ashley's work: www.ashleysunshine.com www.instagram.com/ashleysunshine.yoga www.facebook.com/ashleysunshineyoga Goddess Moon Circle (FB group): www.facebook.com/groups/1500569626930385/ *** More about my work: www.jennifer-witte.com www.instagram.com/jenniferwittecoaching www.facebook.com/jenniferwittecoaching *** Music by Ketsa - Mission Ready

Founder of GoddessCeremony Cassandra Wilder shares her journey of stepping into an empowered space, why its so important for us to sit in circle with other women and how we can bring a deeper connection with other women into our everyday lives.

Welcome to Spoon of Consciousness - this channel is dedicated to helping you create a better tomorrow, today! I'm a life coach & spiritual mentor and I post videos every day about spirituality, personal development and living a conscious lifestyle. Melissa & Jane's socials - Website - https://sacredwomenmysteryschool.com/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/sacredwomenmysteryschool/ Course link - http://bit.ly/sexandyourcycle Thanks for watching, if you'd like 1-to-1 coaching or have any questions please contact me on any of the links below - Twitter - https://twitter.com/OneSpoonAtATime Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/Spoonofconsc... Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/spoonofcons... Blog - https://www.spoonofconsciousness.com Email - info@sachinsharmalifecoach.com Peace & positive vibes. Music by Epidemic Sounds

Lisa Fitzpatrick is the go-to coach for high-achieving, spiritual, entrepreneurial women who would like to gain greater visibility and share their message with a wider audience. She is a specialist in sustainable business practices and loves supporting women to grow their online and offline presence. As a best-selling author and founder of Sacred Women’s Business, Lisa believes that when women tap into their feminine wisdom, the feminine shift restores balance and equality and helps to heal our troubled world.

Dr. Renee Sunday is Christian-pruner who is a Celebrity Media Personality, Best Selling Author, Publisher. Dr. Sunday is internationally known as The Platform Builder. She helps faith-based entrepreneurs get their message out into the world through the media. If you are a faith-based entrepreneur, Go to www.reneesunday.com for your Free Gift. Our esteemed guest: Lisa Fitzpatrick  Lisa Fitzpatrick is the go-to spiritual business coach for high-achieving, soulful, entrepreneurial leaders and coaches who have a powerful message and would like to start a movement. She is a specialist in sustainable business practices and loves supporting women to grow their online and offline presence. As a best-selling author and founder of Sacred Women’s Business Coaching, Lisa believes that when women tap into their feminine wisdom, the feminine shift restores balance and equality and helps to heal our troubled world. Lisa is a certified coach, experienced keynote speaker, best-selling author, yoga teacher, workshop facilitator, registered physiotherapist and mother. She lives in a subtropical paradise near Byron Bay with her two sons.

Tonight on Native Trailblazers: Native American Men: Dealing with Rage and Protecting our Sacred Women. We'll be having a conversation with Jimmy Brugh from Fort Berthold, ND on the Rez holding it down. Follow him on Twitter. Shé:kon and Thanks for joining Native Trailblazers! The Native Show with over half a million listeners worldwide!  For over five years, our award-winning Native themed online radio show has been delivering the hottest topics in Indian Country to your desktop, mobile or other listening devices! Listen in Every Friday at 7pm EST or any time after in archives! HOSTS: Vincent Schilling (Producer, Speaker, Journalist, Author, VP Schilling Media) www.Twitter.com/VinceSchilling  and Delores Schilling (CEO, Schilling Media, Inc.) www.Twitter.com/DelSchilling Join our chat room Here's How   Website www.NativeTrailblazers.com  Mailing List - http://eepurl.com/O7fa1  iTunes Podcasts- http://goo.gl/GkEOJ3

Caroline Cowley interviews Lisa Fitzpatrick, from Sacred Women's Business on the topic of Motherhood As Transformation, examining motherhood as a Rite of Passage for women. If you'd like to find out more about Lisa and her work you can go to www.lisafitzpatrick.com.au

We are getting closer and closer to becoming Sacred Women!  Don't tap out now ladies, we are at the final stretch and this is an exciting gateway for those seeking Sacred Union with Creator, with Self and with your Mates.  Even if you are not currently in a relationship, this information will serve you well.  Join us as we explore the Gateway to Sacred Union, learn how Sacred lovemaking is important as well as having a partner who is a Sacred minded man.  The number 8 represents abundance so lets flow into this abundant Sacredness that awaits us!!

In this episode, it is our honour to have with us the author of Sacred Women behind Bars, Betty Lenora. She'll share with us her journey as an author and tell us about her book.

How well do you know your pelvic floor? Can you activate your Kegel muscles while you read this post? Why is getting intimate with your pelvic floor so key at midlife? If you're not sure what I'm talking about here, you definitely want to listen to this episode. My guest is Lisa Fitzpatrick - a physiotherapist, yoga teacher, international workshop leader, coach, writer, speaker and founder of Sacred Women's Business - a company that specializes in helping women find their voice and use it. Lisa explains that the pelvic floor is powerful. It holds not only the physical foundation for the internal body but is also a source for our creative and feminine potential- the stuff we all need right now! In her warm and empowering style, Lisa shares unique insight and ideas for making this essentially female part of our physiology, our friend. You can watch our interview here on YouTube In the show, we talk about Lisa's cool "Red Door" blog post, click here to read it. Lisa Fitzpatrick's Website Like Sacred Women's Business on Facebook Follow Lisa Fitzpatrick on Twitter  

The Queen Afua Wellness Institute, being in existence for over 20 years, has a mission to teach humanity through certifications, seminars, workshops, natural therapies, consultation, herbal products, and literature on how to wholistically end body, mind, and spirited dis-ease. With these services and products, we plan to help you heal thyself and become a more vibrant, less hostile, healthier, and peaceful people.From a micro to a macro level, the institutes goal is to create cities of wellness globally for world peace.