What a magical time to walk in the woods! The leaves 🍁 are changing on the trees. Finally with all the rain and cooler temps the whole fungi kingdom has come alive 🍄These pics were taken on a recent walk with a friend. I’m so excited to be hosting a forage walk tomorrow. Look for details in my profile. Pictured here are chicken of the woods (laetiporous cincinnatus) aborted and non aborted entolomas, ink caps, Virginia creeper, and maitake 😀 #maitake #chickenofthewoods #abortedentoloma #inkcaps #wildmushrooms #mycelium #mycelialnetwork #connection #natureconnection #wildforaging #wildforaged #medicinalmushrooms #foragewalkct #foragect #gaiacentrichealing #gaiacentricliving #chiforhealing (at Middletown, Connecticut) https://www.instagram.com/p/CjeaTo4DHy1/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

After all of this rain and the cool temps the hen of the woods will be popping up everywhere! There are only a few spots left for this weekend’s forage walk. Sign up through the link in my profile or go to https://www.eventbrite.com/e/415493611577 #maitake #maitakemushrooms #henofthewoods #wildmushrooms #mycelium #mycelialnetwork #connection #natureconnection #wildforaging #wildforaged #medicinalmushrooms #foragewalkct #foragect #gaiacentrichealing #gaiacentricliving #chiforhealing (at Middletown, Connecticut) https://www.instagram.com/p/CjWazOap-sP/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

This time of year is what I call Reishi season! In my neck of the woods the Reishi peak times for growing in the wild are from the middle of May to the Middle of July. It just so happens to be the same time of the fire element in Chinese medicine which represents early summer. Isn’t it cool that they kind of look like fire red and orange! What are some of the things that Reishi is good for? Reishi is an adaptogenic herb that has a very calming effect on the body. From a TCM perspective it can help to tonify the Shen which resides in our heart. The Shen is our spirit and when it is out of balance patterns of anxiety and depression are very common. So Reishi is an incredible herb for mental health. This is been perhaps one of the #1 issues that past couple years and we all can continue to use support in this area. So isn’t that amazing that at a time with so much unrest and uncertainty with so many facets of life, Reishi grows in abundance so we can all utilize her medicine for healing? I certainly think so. For even more information, check out this video I made about how to prepare Reishi after harvesting. https://youtu.be/PkE8aNeS6Ok Enjoy 15% off all Reishi tinctures With code Reishiszn #medicinalmushroom #herbaltinctures #reishi #lingzhi #ganoderma #wildforaged #foraging #tinctures #wildmushrooms #chiforhealing #gaiacentrichealing (at Chi for Healing) https://www.instagram.com/p/CeMefdrpK5w/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Happy national rescue dog day! So happy to have rescued Reishi and she is now living her best life. Today we found some Reishi mushrooms 🍄 that she named after! She loves going for long forays in the woods getting to take in all the smells. She always waits patiently while I harvest the mushrooms. She is a foraging pro now and hopefully someday her nose will help me to find more mushrooms 🍄 For the first time today we tried out her backpack. She carried a couple mushrooms home and did a great job! #rescuedog #rescuedogsofinstagram #nationalrescuedogday #reishi #reishimushroom #lingzhi #ganoderma #wildforaged #foraging #wildmushrooms #chiforhealing #gaiacentrichealing (at Middletown, Connecticut) https://www.instagram.com/p/CdzNfL6MSaT/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Allergies got you down? Is it feeling buggy out there? One downside to the nice weather is the return of pollen, ticks, and mosquitoes! If you are looking for natural solutions we have some answers for you. And Today is the last day to save 20% off these allergy and bug protection products! Go to the link in my profile or https://chiforhealing.com/collections/shop-all Type in code allergy Stay protected from the elements while you enjoy the abundance of nature 🌱 #allergies #allergyseason #allergyrelief #allergyremedy #bugprotection #bugspray #tickprevention #naturalsolutions #holisticcare #chiforhealing #gaiacentrichealing (at Chi for Healing) https://www.instagram.com/p/CdwALzQpuBg/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Happy full flower 🌸 moon 🌕 powerful eclipse energy today. I was feeling pretty drained and somewhat scattered. It was a beautiful day though so I did some grounding barefoot outside and it helped to shift some energy. What do you do when the astrological energies are intense? We are still in a Mercury retrograde period and with a full moon eclipse it can really bring a lot up for us. Taking time to recharge and being easy with yourself is key. Focus on forgiveness of yourself and others. As we make way for the abundance of summer and yang energy at its fullest what can you let go of at this full moon? If we let go of what no longer serves us we can make way for all the light that coming. In others words do what you can to let the heavy darkness go so you can embody the light 🌞 My favorite way to do that is take time to connect with a plant or a flower 🌺 Realize the oneness that we have with all things. Be still to know God and may you find peace ☮️ #fullmoon #flowermoon #lunareclipse #mercuryretrograde #grounding #earthing #natureconnection #forgiveyourself #letgoandletgod #oneness #chiforhealing #gaiacentrichealing (at Middletown, Connecticut) https://www.instagram.com/p/Cdo4biTMH8L/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Yesterday was arbor day it is the 150 year anniversary of this holiday! What an important day and mission to plant trees all around the world. The arbor day foundation has been around for 50 years. They inspire people to plant nurture and celebrate trees! Check out all they are doing at arborday.org Without trees where would we be? how would we breathe? What would the ecosystem look like? Unfortunately we have done so much to harm the trees but nature keeps creating the best she can to replenish the damage. Bringing awareness and taking action to make a difference is one way that we can help! We are reaching the end of a cycle of planting trees that occurred at the inception of arbor day. I believe it was founded because there was so much logging happening in the 19th century and they knew we had to keep replanting trees to make a difference with all that was been cut down. Most trees have a life cycle of 100+ years some more some less so that is why we are seeing the dying of the trees from 150 years ago. There are obviously other factors like climate change and invasive bugs killing trees as well. So when you encounter a beautiful old tree give it reverence and thank it for it still being here and for all that it does for the environment. One exercise you could do is place your hand on the tree bark. Focus on your breathe and then focus on the connection with the tree. Shift your perspective to see from the eyes of the tree. Feel all of the wisdom and beauty the tree has seen from its place rooted down from its vantage point in the world. See if something shifts inside you. See what insights you may gain. May this experience change how you see trees as you have taken a moment to give thanks for all that they do for the world! #arborday #tree #trees #treesofinstagram #oak #oldtrees #natureconnection #conservation #sustainability #planttrees #plantrees #arbordayfoundation #chiforhealing #gaiacentrichealing (at Middletown, Connecticut) https://www.instagram.com/p/Cc-zHXWO1J7/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

“We gather our minds together to send greetings and thanks to all the animal life in the world. They have many things to teach us as people. We see them near homes and in the deep forests. We are glad they are still here and we hope that it will always be so. Now our minds are one.” -Native American prayer I found this hawk feather beautiful positioned sending a wonderful message reminding me of strength and grace. Hawks are always around our woods and have been one of my animal totems for a long time. They are such powerful creatures, I feel a deep peace when being around them. They remind me to have focus to go directly towards what I seek without hesitation. I get the message of having a clear vision for what you want and then allow the universe to take care of everything else. The hawks are the protectors of the sky and I always feel safe when I see them. What messages do you receive when you encounter hawks or other animals in nature? #hawk #hawkfeather #feather #animalmedicine #animaltotem #natureconnection #animallife #animalmessages #gaiacentrichealing #gaiacentricliving #chiforhealing (at Middletown, Connecticut) https://www.instagram.com/p/CTMlZl0LS0L/?utm_medium=tumblr

We had an amazing class for World tai chi and qigong day @starrmillyoga. The weather was perfect and the energy was great! Thank you to all who attended. May good qi flow to all beings today and everyday! #taichi #qigongpractice #qigonghealing #qigongeveryday #worldtaichiqigongday #chiforhealing #gaiacentrichealing (at Starr Mill Yoga) https://www.instagram.com/p/Cc_ZWxoJeII/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

I hosted a forage walk yesterday which has become a yearly tradition on earth day weekend! Thank you @narumialicia for the wonderful pics. I love helping people connect deeper to nature and learn sustainable ways to use the food and medicine that nature provides. We identified plants, harvested some invasives, and picked up some garbage. It was a great group and a beautiful day! Join me today at 2pm on Facebook live to learn about this new membership I am starting called gaia centric healing. The membership focus is to help people Heal chronic illness and pain with nature. Using the the foundations of Chinese medicine, holistic healing, wild foraging, and plant based living you can become empowered to take healing into your own hands. Click the link in my profile or go to https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1092816243 2pm EDT today! #wildforaging #foraging #EarthDay2022 #earthdayeveryday #qigong #natureconnection #invasiveplants #nativeplants #gaiacentrichealing #chronicpainrelief #chronicillnesssupport #healingisinyourhands #chiforhealing (at Middletown, Connecticut) https://www.instagram.com/p/CcxfXyWOVd_/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

“But nature follows a cycle that is repeated in the human soul: A plant gives birth to the flower so that the bees might come and create the fruit. The fruit produces seeds, which transform once again into plants, which again bloom with flowers, which attract the bees, which fertilize the plant and cause it to produce yet more fruit, and so on and so forth until the end of eternity.” -Paulo Coehlo The time of daffodils has come! With all that is going on in the world may these little balls of sunshine help brighten up your day 🌱🌼 #springrenewal #fromseedtobloom #seedtobloom #natureconnection #paolocoelho #daffodils🌼 #daffodils #sunshine #gaiacentrichealing #chiforhealing (at Middletown, Connecticut) https://www.instagram.com/p/CcMRJ8Rs4c-/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Join me tomorrow night at 7pm for Tong Ren healing class. In these troubling times let us gather to send healing energy to each other and our loved ones. We will also send distance healing to Ukraine 🇺🇦 Here is a description of tong ren therapy- (Tong Ren Therapy is based on the power of our mind creating energy for healing. The source of this energy is from the collective unconscious, which is connected to the super conscious. When we practice Tong Ren, the focusing of our mind comes from our subconscious and unconscious - which means, “Just do it”. This use of the mind with the hammer technique facilitates the breaking down of blockages, which can then let energy pass within the body freely. With Tong Ren healing, we do not need to think or focus on the breaking down of the blockages, because the thought has already been stored as memory in our subconscious mind. Using the hammer technique, we hit points on the doll for about 10 to 15 minutes. During the Tong ren class people will sit and receive energy. 3 things will be tapped on for each person. Group energy healing will be received and we will send distance healing also. The class will be complemented by sound healing instruments, chanting, and an inspirational reading. Check the link in my profile for classes and events or go to https://www.eventbrite.com/e/238718953817 to register. This class is by donation. This class will resume once a month. Streaming on Facebook live and through zoom. Future dates will be posted soon. Be well 🙏 #tongren #tongrenhealing #distancehealing #energyhealing #reiki #reikihealing #reikienergy #meditation #grouphealing #onlineclass #soundhealing #chanting #prayersforukraine #ukraine🇺🇦 #chiforhealing #gaiacentrichealing (at Middletown, Connecticut) https://www.instagram.com/p/Cbu60xmuW0n/?utm_medium=tumblr

“I walked, all one spring day, upstream, sometimes in the midst of the ripples, sometimes along the shore. My company were violets, Dutchmans britches, spring beauties, trilliums, bloodroot, ferns rising so curled one could feel the upward push of the delicate hairs upon their bodies.” -Mary Oliver Happy first full day of spring! I am excited to take walks this time of year and see the whole world come alive! Harvested the first dandelions yesterday and started to notice buds on the trees everywhere!!! This pic was from one of my elder trees. #springishere #springishere🌸 #dandelions #walkinginthewoods #eldertree #fiddleheads #violets #springforaging #ephemeral #springequinox #maryoliver #chiforhealing #gaiacentrichealing (at Middletown, Connecticut) https://www.instagram.com/p/CbYOOxJpmo1/?utm_medium=tumblr

Spring ahead today! As the days get longer what are you looking forward to in the season ahead? What are you looking to renew in your life at this time of renewal? I have been blessed to renew myself in the Florida sun and connect with some different plants and trees 🌴setting myself up with a different perspective heading into the equinox next week. Wherever you are may you all have a blessed day! I hope you can get outside and face the sun. Absorb that light into your being and then spread that light out into the world 🌎 she truly needs it. I continue to send 🙏 every morning to Ukraine 🇺🇦 and the 🌍 Be well everyone 😎 #banyantree #palmtrees #springahead #springrenewal #westpalmbeach #floridasun #blessedday #prayersforukraine #chiforhealing #gaiacentrichealing (at City of West Palm Beach GreenMarket) https://www.instagram.com/p/CbC-p-Yuy6i/?utm_medium=tumblr

I have been relatively quiet on social media this year. I have been doing lots of inner work and self healing. Channeling the bear taking time to hibernate for the winter. Here is a rant of things on my mind today. I have been reflecting on peace a lot lately. Sending prayers to Ukraine 🇺🇦 and out to all those suffering through the pandemic, grief, chronic illness and pain. There is a long list on my Reiki grid where I send out 🙏 Especially these last couple years peace has been hard to find for many. At times I have struggled with finding peace in today’s world. This is why it is so important to have a self care practice whatever it may be. Taking the time to find inner peace so that no matter what happens in the world you can stay grounded in who you are. I think this is what it means to be a light worker. To shine the light through the darkness. To be a beacon of light and support for others who may be going through hard times. I always find my light in nature like superman I recharging with the sun. Getting that vitamin D is key living in New england. It has been a long harsh winter but spring is on its way. There are signs all around us. I look forward to the changes and shifting my life to being more outside than in. Even though this year has not started how I had planned and there have been many challenges I am excited and hopeful for all that is to come. Seeing all that is happening in the world I feel gratitude for all that I have and any challenges seem insignificant in comparison. We are all just tiny specks in this universe, here for a short time. What do we do with the time that we have? How can we help others find peace in this world? These are the questions I ask myself everyday. With rockets crashing on the moon and bombs dropping on a country filled with innocent people it may seem there is nothing we can do. But start small do what you can to make a difference and whatever it is, it is enough. You are enough. You are worthy. You are healed. Know that I am sending love to you all. Be well #reikigrid #prayersforukraine #innerpeace #peacewithin #healwithnature #sendinglove #selfcare #selfhealing #chiforhealing #gaiacentrichealing (at Middletown, Connecticut) https://www.instagram.com/p/Carq-0Xue3u/?utm_medium=tumblr

Take part in this Self love meditation on Saturday! Winter time is one of the best times to go within and find love. We will take a guided journey to find the infinite love within. This holistic meditation will utilize medicinal aromatherapy, crystal healing, sound healing, and qi gong. It is designed to bring a deeper connection between ourselves and mother earth. Take time for yourself to become grounded. As you bring your awareness inside, you will discover the light that shines within. The meditation begins by applying essential oils. We will start moving into simple qi gong exercises to open up energy. Then we will lie down and receive crystals for relaxation. The journey will be accompanied by sound healing instruments. The meditation will close with an inspirational passage and time for reflection. #selflove #lovemonth #beyourownvalentine #selflovejourney #selflovemeditation #meditationct #qigong #crystalhealing #aromatherapy #soundhealing #guidedmeditation #chiforhealing #gaiacentrichealing #starrmillyoga (at Middletown, Connecticut) https://www.instagram.com/p/CZvdLbcsxV3/?utm_medium=tumblr