 Healing Waters
A theme that has been cropping up throughout the year has been the power of water to heal. On our trip to Hawaii we visited the sacred pool on Coconut Grove in a park in Hilo. The pool is unmarked, but has a series of steps that you can walk down into the shallow pool. There the mix of sea water and a fresh spring create a tingling sensation on the skin, much like lots of tiny pin pricks. We waded in and enjoyed the energy of the water. The Hawaiian name for the sacred pool is Mokuola. We also traveled to the Eastern Sierra to enjoy the Grover Hot Springs near Markleeville. Grover Hot Springs are located in a state park and are a pretty easy drive from Sacramento. A lovely meadow surrounds the springs and lots of families go there to hike. They offer changing rooms and a cooler pool for a contrast. On the day we went a large group of elders from the Sacramento Hmong community were there for a soak. After they left a large group of Russian families joined us. The hot springs have a mix of many minerals and the temperature is like a warm bath (no sulpher smell). Mary Lynn's shoulder had been hurting for several days after a session with her trainer. At the end of our 30 minute soak, the pain was gone and didn't return. There are also "wild" hot springs in the area around Bridgeport. The group of hot springs called Travertine are a good "wild springs" option. They are free, but often crowded. Due to seismic activity the temperture there can change quickly and it's best to test it out before hopping in. For guidebooks to help locate California hot springs visit: www.hotspringguides.com |
 Aunty Aka
This summer we had the opportunity to take a Ho'oponopono workshop with Haleaka Iolani Pule (Aunty Aka). The concept of Ho'oponopono is a method of seeking forgiveness for everything ever done by your ancestors that might have hurt, harmed or destroyed any life force in the past and seeking forgiveness for those who have done your ancestors harm, releasing them fully from the ties of karma. Creating a clean slate and making things right. The workshop was a very powerful healing process. And at the end of the day, we all went to the Yuba River to wash away the negative thoughts and deeds that had been released. (Again the power of water to heal.) Aunty Aka lives on the Big Island of Hawaii and her family have been the keepers of the Hikiau Heiau (temple) at Napo'opo'o for hundreds of years. |
 Reiki Master/Teacher Training
We will offer the Master/Teacher level training in Reiki on Saturday, November 27th from 9 am to 4 pm at the Creative and Healing Arts Center, 2862 Arden Way, Suite 215a, Sacramento. Register for this class. |
