5 Crystal Allies That Will Help You Sleep Tonight
Does it upset you when people sleep brag – you know, talking about how rejuvenated they feel upon waking, how rested they feel, how they got the sleep they’ve been needing since the dawn of time (or since the beginning of their new job, baby, or project), and that their body tension has thoroughly dissolved as […]
How To Heal Relationships On The Astral Plane
Did you know that you can heal a relationship even though the other person is not physically with you? Sometimes, when there is an abrupt ending to a deep relationship – due to a breakup, a physical death, or otherwise – the biggest part of our devastation is due to the belief that we are […]
Why Owning My Woo Became The Most Practical Thing I’ve Ever Done
Ever notice how people use the word “woo” like it’s some kind of swear word? Something that people may call others who they find “out there”, “out of touch”, “flaky”, “loopy”, or otherwise so glazed over, they might as well be a side of honey baked ham? I’ve got to admit that before I became […]
Are You Experiencing One of the Top 10 Symptoms Of Ascension?
Have you noticed that your ears are starting to ring? A lot? Or, are you suddenly getting lots of aches and pains in your body, and it isn’t because you just finished a month-long binge of CrossFit, or experienced sudden physical trauma? If you are, you just may be experiencing symptoms of ascension! Many of […]
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How To Ignite Your Inner Warrior
Remember how it felt to be unaccepted by the cool kids in the class? It seemed as if you were a pariah, and were only attracting the kinds of people that you didn’t identify with at all. Perhaps it made you feel lonely, or ashamed for not being who you really were. Truth is, on […]
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5 Ways To Energetically Take Up Space When You’re Feeling Small
We all have our good days, when we’re feeling on top of the world, our vibrations are high, our manifesting mojo is top notch, we feel comfortable in our skin, our self-love is at its peak, and we’re practically exuding awesomeness. These are days when we might as well have a large “S” emblazoned on our […]
7 Habits That Help Highly Sensitive Warriors Shine
Do you feel like an “Energy Sponge”? Does being stuck with a gigantic crowd of people sound as exciting as sticking a fork in your eye? Does some intentional solitude rejuvenate you? If you’re a Highly Sensitive Warrior (HSW) or Empath, chances are that you may identify with the above questions. Here’s the secret about thriving as an […]
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A Manifesting Poem Towards Personal Liberation
Before I became a Licensed Acupuncturist and Reiki Master/Teacher, my background was in zines (I was editrix for an independently published print magazine called Bamboo Girl Zine, which explored, racism, sexism, and homophobia from a mixed-race Asian/Pinay point of view), independent media, spoken word/poetry, performance art, and community activism. All the while, I nourished my juicy […]
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Why Smudging Your Body With White Sage Is A Must For Every Highly Sensitive Warrior (A Guide To Smudging)
Smudging is the ancient practice of burning medicinal, sacred herbs with the intention of clearing the energy of your home, office, an object, or yourself. It corrects and balances the energy, immediately. It cleanses negativity and even kills germs, as this article states. It’s like taking an energetic shower! White Sage is one of the more […]
7 Things You Will Not Be Able To Tolerate As You Start To Awaken
Some people think that once you start awakening into greater consciousness, that you will instantly be imbued with a super-magnetic purple hue of kickassedness, suddenly impervious to all pain and being enveloped by past triggers ever again. Some people think that once you begin to own your power, that your hair flows perfectly, as if […]
Welcome to the Alcantara Acupuncture & Healing Arts! Here you will find the most recent updates on my adventures as an urban Licensed Acupuncturist Reiki Master/Teacher, and Medicine Woman in New York City, as well as wellness tips to soothe the soul, live more vibrantly, and cultivate wholeness and balance. Enjoy the blog, and please say hello!
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