Yoga and Meditation Class - April 20, 2021 @ 7pm

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​How many times have we said Yes in situations that should have been a solid NO? I know I have, many times, for not being an inconvenience to others, for the sake of customs or culture, for the longitivtiy of a marriage or relationships, etc.

But you know this is a very unhealthy way to live and is deeply rooted in fear. Where there is fear there is worry and anxiety. Speaking from years of experience, you can soothe the pain externally but there is really nothing to numb the internal wounds other than doing the work. One way is to time travel back into our stories and imagining a different future based on an authentic choice. It won’t change the past but will give us courage to break free of the patterns. We must use all of our brain, both our hemispheres, the logical left and the intuitive right as we are both physical and energetic beings. We MUST rely on our intuition without the fear of being labeled “crazy” or “hippie” or “out there”. Gut feeling is a real thing and many successful people rely on it.


“The intuitive mind is a sacred gift and the rational mind is a faithful servant. We have created a society that honors the servant and has forgotten the gift “ - Albert Einstein


In tomorrow’s class, we will work on connecting with our intuition via breath to stimulate both hemispheres of the brain in addition to a beautiful visualization and guided meditation to relax the whole body.


If this calls you please bring a mat and a cushion. Message me to save you a spot.


Location: The Original Henna Company
1130 Yale St, Houston TX 77008


When: 7pm (~1.5hr, every Tuesday)


Cost: Donations


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Please join me in a powerful and a relaxing meditation on this Full Moon day. This time I will lead a visualization exercise to access your subconscious to uncover who you really. What makes you happy, what propels you forward, and what your true values are. Are you being true to yourself? Are you happy?

This will be the last meditation I will be leading for this year so if you have been thinking about attending one day this is your day.

You Need: A small pillow to sit on. I will have chairs for people unable to sit on the floor.
Bring a yoga mat and if it’s a small group we can lay down for the meditation and visualization exercise.

Where: The Original Henna Company | 1130 Yale St 77008
Parking is available at 12th at Yale St at Milroy Park’s Lot.

When: Sunday August 26, 2018 @ 12pm-1:30pm~

Cost: Donations

The Full Moon meditations began as a vision through my own personal meditations. This last one will be the mark of one year leading them. I want to thank each and every one of you who been coming to them, supporting me, and trusting me to guide you. I hope that it has impacted you in some way and that you continue the practice whether on your own or a in a group. It has truly been an honor. 🙏

Please join me on this Full Moon day and allow me to lead you into a healing meditation.

We will use breathing exercises and sounds/frequencies to balance the left and the right sides of the brain thereby activating the main energetic channel in the spine resulting in the pineal gland activation. It releases the bliss molecule, Anandamide, a gateway to your own bliss and consciousness.

I would suggest that you have an early or light meal. We will try to keep our spine comfortable erect seated on the floor or the chair. Come with an open mind and an intention to learn to use your own body to go beyond it’s set boundaries. Every individual has the ability to transcend beyond the body and its limitations, and it doesn’t have to be difficult nor complicated.

You Need: Yoga Mat or a small pillow to sit on. I will have chairs for people unable to sit on the floor.
You are welcome to bring crystals or anything you need to cleanse and recharge.

Where: The Original Henna Company | 1130 Yale St 77008
Parking is available at 12th at Yale St at Milroy Park’s Lot.

When: Friday July 27, 2018 @ 7pm-8:30pm~

Cost: Donations.

RSVP is not required. Everyone is welcome to join. I request that you enter the space quietly and refrain from talking. Find a spot on the floor or the chair. Some may want to continue to sit longer after the meditation and that’s okay. Tea (and hugs) will be served in the next room. :)

Blessings,
Soniya

Don’t you sometimes wish you could press the pause button in the movie of your life and take a break? Maybe you go get some icecream. Take a bathroom break, or just take a long stretch. If it’s an Indian movie then there is a mandatory stretch called intermission. I am not kidding!
It is our responsibility to take care of ourselve. Take this time out for YOU and allow me to lead you to your own center where you can choose to pause.

Due to a few requests I will lead two sessions. You are welcome to either one or both!
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Where: The Original Henna Company | 1130 Yale St 77008
Parking is available at 12th at Yale St. at Milroy Park’s Lot.

When: Tuesday, May 29, 2018 @ 7:30pm-8:30pm~
Wednesday, May 30, 2018 @ 7:30pm-8:30pm~

Cost: Donations.

Please join me and receive what you need.

Love you ALL!
Soniya

Now that I don’t consume Cow’s milk I take straight shots of it and feed it to my children as well. We enjoy the unique taste of turmeric and the intensity of the black pepper in the throat so much that most times we don’t dilute it. Mixing it with Cow’s milk or almond or coconut milk or something alike makes it into a very soothing drink. It tastes great both cold or warm, and heavenly with a few drops of local honey.

I am excited to share that I carry this healing and delicious product in my studio. They are going very fast and sell for $25. And this one has a bit of vanilla and cinnamon in the mix and tastes delicious!
If you have questions or would like to purchase feel free to contact me.
Thanks!
Soniya

Full moon is in Scorpio and if you are familiar with the attributes of a Scorpio then you are in for some intense work.
The full moon brings with it a quality of magnetism and motion of emotions and feelings. It is during this time our emotions reach their peak. We are made up of the same five elements that the universe is made of and it’s safe to assume that the laws of the universe apply to us as well.
The magnetic pull of the moon affects us as much as it affects the water in the seas responsible for the high tides. We are 70% water and are polar beings and affected by the lunar cycles. Negative and positive, good and bad, light and dark, happy and sad, etc. You get the picture.

We need the electrical systems within us balanced to function optimally and efficiently. Our emotions carry a charge. The air carries a charge. We are made up of electrons and our bodies are electric!

Emotions= Energy in Motion.

During full moon the qualities that we currently possess come up to the surface. Just as when you squeeze an orange, orange juice comes out of it, much like that when we are pressured by these cosmic energies we will also release what we have been holding onto. Think of it as a woman’s menstural cycle that happens NATURALLY every month to shed off the old blood and tissue so it could regenerate new one to support the process of creation. It’s a cycle. ALL of our mothers had this cycle. And, if she didn’t have it we wouldn’t be here.
The womb center, sexual chakra, in both men and women, is the creation center. We are born to create. Create humans. Create new ideas. Create new thoughts. Create new associations. Create opportunities. Create a better you. Create meaningful and conscious relationships. Create a better YOU. Create a better world. And, ultimately create JOY. BLISS. ANANDA. We are constantly renewing life and the cosmos supports it.

Full moon is nothing but a cosmic period. :)

Come join me in a guided meditation that will bring a sense of ease in your body.

You Need: Yoga Mat. Small pillow to rest your head on.
You are welcome to bring crystals or anything you need to cleanse and recharge.

Where: The Original Henna Company | 1130 Yale St 77008
Parking is available at 12th at Yale St at Milroy Park’s Lot.

When: Saturday, April 28, 2018 @ 7:30pm-9pm~

Cost: Donations.

Please join me and receive what you need.
(Also, text me at 2816308389 to save you a spot- can’t wait!)

Love you ALL!
Soniya

Whether we are celestially influenced by the sun, moon, planets, stars, etc, during FULL MOON we are electrified with emotions.

EMOTION= E-motion= Energy in motion

​Our bodies are made up of mostly water and on an emotional level water connects us to our emotions and intuition. The moon’s strong gravitational pull on water is responsible for causing highs tides. Similarly, the lunar energies work on highlighting or bringing up the emotions we currently carry in our bodies, regardless of the quality of the energy. In simple terms, if we are holding onto dense emotions like anger, frustration, etc., they will be brought to our awareness. Our ancestors were aware of this knowledge and participated in Full Moon Ceremonies and gatherings to honor the wisdom and influences of celestial bodies to heal our physical, emotional, and spiritual bodies.

There are many ways to integrate the feelings and emotions that move our body in simple ways that express feelings or release built up energy. For example, yoga, dancing, walking, meditation, chanting, drumming, and things alike that connect the right and the left hemispheres of the brain, helping by reducing the electrical activity and altering the brain waves and balancing our sympathetic and parasympathetic responses.

One such great practice that allows the brain to access these states is the art of Yoga Nidra. It is an ancient technique that alters brain waves using a series of breathing exercises, deep relaxation and visualization.

Yoga Nidra/yogic sleep is considered to be a state of deep surrender where the consciousness anchors itself between the waking and sleeping state. We have 5 bands of waves (Gamma, Beta, Alpha, Theta, and Delta) that have their own characteristics and attributes representing a certain level of brain activity and the unique state of consciousness. This brain activity is measured in frequencies.

The first law of thermodynamics states that energy can neither be created nor destroyed; but transferred or changed from one form to another. Thoughts are energy that can change form and manifest into matter by materializing themselves.

The astrological chart for this Full Moon presents us with an opportunity to work with our fears and to release them from our subconscious.

With immense love and light in my heart, I invite your love and light to my studio this Saturday. Let’s all gather under the moon’s radiant light and relax our bodies and minds with a gentle Yin practice followed by Yoga Nidra.

Where: The Original Henna Company
1130 Yale St. Houston TX 77008

When: Saturday, March 31, 2018 @7pm-8:30pm.
Parking available at Milroy Park’s lot on Yale at 12th.

What to bring: Yoga mat, blanket, pillow, eye mask/towel, and anything you will need to get comfortable.

Cost: Donations
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Space may be limited. Please reserve your spot by texting me at 2816308389. (Update: All spots have been reserved. Please join me for the next Full Moon Circle)

Thank you!

Love,
Soniya

Based on the knowledge in the ancient texts- AtharvaVeda (1200BC-1000BC)- which literally translates to The Book of Knowledge, one of its message is that all ailments arise from within the body therefore all ailments can be healed by the body, and with the help of nature. Since humans were not meant to be cut up (physically) and sutured up, powerful synthetic opiates and drugs were created and used to alleviate pain after surgeries. As evil as wars were, they led to advancements in medicine and rapid industrialization creating rise in consumerism and opening avenues for drug addiction/dependency.

Recently, I had to write an informative speech for my public speaking class and thought of doing a presentation on ways to reduce pain and anxiety naturally, and naturally the most celebrated five leaf clover came to mind. You know what I am talking about.
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I wanted to talk in particular about the most misunderstood plant- Hemp/Marijuana plant. While exploring the science behind plant based CBD- Cannabidiol (not THC-Tetrahydrocannabidiol- the psychoactive ingredient) I came across the most fascinating compound that is like the THC/CBD molecule AND is produced by our own body- ANANDAMIDE! Do you know that Ananda in Sanskrit means BLISS? That to me was just mind blowing. I should't be this surprised because as a yogi I can attest to the calming effects yoga has on my mind and body. Before I talk more about this bliss molecule lets first explore the dopest one, Dopamine!

Why Dopamine? Dopamine is a neurotransmitter in charge of the pain pleasure sensations. It increases attention, improves cognitive function, and stimulates our creativity. It makes us more social and extroverted and helps us form bonds. However, dopamine, when too high, can also have its drawbacks. Many people seek out artificial sources of dopamine, which can lead to addiction. Look up Xanax.

It is very important to understand that the brain cells-neurons-have a special way of communicating through the receptors by converting the extracellular signal (by binding itself onto the cell membrane via receptors) into an intra-cellular signal.

In other words, a receptor is a structure on the surface of the cell that can lock onto certain molecules making it possible to carry a signal/message through the cell walls either expressing or inhibiting certain processes. For example, a potent painkiller like morphine works by binding itself onto the opiate receptors present on the nerve cells to reduce pain.

Dopamine levels are affected by a wide variety of dietary and lifestyle factors, over working, including frequent alcohol use, excessive sugar, caffeine, diets, stress, lack of sleep and drug use. Because it is where our pain and pleasure center resides, it is responsible for addictive behaviors, like addiction to drugs, food, shopping, sex, gambling, and other repetitive and other addictive behaviors. It could explain the addictive nature of Xanax used to help anxiety by increasing the Dopamine levels.

The hemp plant has been treated as sacred and medicinal by our ancestors but is looked upon as some evil creation of nature by the modern authorities. This plant, like other medicinal plants, was created by the very same force/GOD that created the earth. Did GOD not know that this plant would cause so much political and financial turmoil due to its potent medicinal properties from healing various pains to cancers to achieving "enlightenment"? Did the creator not know that creating receptors in our body that mimic the THC receptors was not approved? But guess what, brilliant minds like Dr. Raphael Mechoulam, 55 years ago in Israel- also now known as the Holy Land of Medical Marijuana, was able to isolate THC and CBD and introduce us to our own happy molecule Anandamide, leading to deeper understanding of our own human bodies. Dr. Mechoulam's work with the Hemp plant lead to the discovery of the human cannabinoid system- Endocannabinoid System.

Anandamide is an Endocannabinoid which means that its a Cannabinoid substance like THC that is produced within us!!! The body is so intelligently designed that it has it' s own internal dispensary to continually releases Anandamide. When the body is in the state of shock or dis-ease, or not able to produce, we can get help from phytocannabinoids- plant based CBD. Nature, earth, solar systems, cosmos, us, plants, we all are made up of these core elements, Carbon, Hydrogen, Oxygen, and Nitrogen. Let's not forget that pets are also made up of these elements and they also suffer from pain and illness, AND also have Cannabinoid receptors!
Animals suffering from seizures and pains from surgery or old age can be helped now. Here is an article from the National Institutes of Health- a part of the United States Department of Health and Human Services- that shows successful treatment of seizures in human infants and adolescents.
​https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5540685/

​Fun fact, Israel is the world leader when it comes to medical Marijuana research and development and with the largest population (27%) of users! Soon it will be the largest producer and supplier of CBD Hemp products. It would not be surprising to see dog treats supplemented with CBD on shelves soon.

In GOD’s own words:

Genesis 1:29-31 And God said, “Behold, I have given you every plant yielding seed that is on the face of all the earth, and every tree with seed in its fruit. You shall have them for food. And to every beast of the earth and to every bird of the heavens and to everything that creeps on the earth, everything that has the breath of life, I have given every green plant for food.” And it was so.

Now that we have established a basis and know that CBD is also GOD approved, we can move on to its applications. :)

Oh, and I almost forgot to share the most important and applicable news that it is approved by the highest authorities in the cosmos. CBD is not THC and is not tested for in drug test as it is not classified as a psychoactive drug. Therefore:

CBD IS 100% LEGAL TO USE/BUY/SELL IN ALL 50 STATES!!!

Since the list of things that CBD can help with is ENDLESS I will focus on just a few major ones. There are a lot of scientific articles published online on CBD and are free to use.

Attention Deficit Disorder/Anxiety/Stress- Dopamine keeps us focused and attentive. It works by responding to the optic nerve allowing our vision to stay sharp and focused on the task. CBD binds to the receptors that activate the production of Dopamine. Also guess what? CBD inhibits another enzyme (FAAH-fatty acid amide hydrolase) from breaking down our naturally produced BLISS molecule Anandamide thereby feeling more focused, calm, and relaxed.

One benefit I have found is that taking PMB Hemp Oil before meditations helps my mind stay calmer and clearer and helps me get “there” sooner.

Fertility- This time let’s talk about SPERMS! CBD is linked to the acrosomal process of the sperm meaning that it activates the process that allows for the cap of the head of the sperm to disintegrate and attach to the egg thereby increasing the chances.The fascinating part is that it all starts happening mid-flight in its journey!

Guys, DID YOU KNOW that THC is harmful to the sperms? It causes the sperms to mutate, impacts testosterone levels, and affects it’s mobility and count. If you have been trying for a while and are looking for natural options, how much better can it get with this magic potion in a bottle! Of course, other things such as a healthy diet and exercise and age are a factor too.
Ladies, CBD helps not only with easing menstrual cramps but helps increase the chances of conception and pain reduction during labor and delivery.

Cardiac Health- CBD aids in removal of arterial plaque and decreasing the plaque adhesion in the arterial walls. It is known to relax the arterial muscles, calms inflammation, and acts like an antioxidant and aids in faster repair after strokes.

CBD also is known to play a major role in metabolic disorders, digestive issues, obesity, depression, asthma, PTSD, just to name a few.
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The love of science and nature has brought me to this CBD oil that is highly bio-available. The tiny nano-enhanced particles and coated with liposomes, the same that our cells are made up of, which allows for a close to complete delivery and use of the product.

You may have heard of the saying, "You are what you eat." But what if what you eat passes right through you? Are you still what you eat? You are what you ABSORB (Can we for a moment also please apply this principle to the energetic realm, including the energies of people and energy of the foods we ingest, and pay attention to things outside of us that want to imprint itself upon us- and we have a CHOICE). Most people take vitamins but do we know if its being absorbed in the body and working well?

Based on my study and use of PMB Hemp Oil and the rate at which they are flying off of the shelves, I have to say that this product is the next big thing in the Hemp industry. The PMB products do not diagnose, cure, treat, heal or prevent any disease or illness however allow the results speak for themselves. Not to mention how easy it is to sign up for PMB- Nano-Enhanced-Hemp Oil not only to use but to generate easy ongoing revenue AND help humanity!

If you would like to test it for yourself please let me know. I also stock the small bottles that are not sold online. By the way, the small ones ($40) make excellent gifts and stocking stuffers! For more information on the oils you can visit www.sekici.primemybody.com

First blog complete!!!

Thank you for reading!
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BIG LOVE and lots of ANANDAMIDE,
Soniya