Do you sometimes feel like a ping pong ball, being hit around by external circumstances. We as individuals and societies are taught to be at the mercy of what is “out there” versus what is “within you.” We told what is material is more “real,” than one’s own subtle energy or spirit. To navigate through our extreme materialistic worldview can be extremely challenging. We often feel dis-empowered, separate, stressed, and anxious at the lack of control we have. Also, the dominant worldview is life is about suffering and punishment. Many humans walk around in a dark cloud of negative mind chatter and self bullying. Also, with our predominant current culture wars, there is a lot hate,racism, and external bullying out there for people that are you consider different from you. It is a pretty mean world out there.

To see the light can be a hard task. Many have lost our sense of reverence and the sacred. With the Harmonia Institute and within my own personal spiritual journey, I am seeking solutions for myself and the world to become sacred and whole again. Recently, I was reintroduced to the power of Lucid Dreaming and Tibetan Dream Yoga on Open Minds with Regina Meredith on Gaia TV. She had an incredible interview, Lucid Dream Teacher, Charley Morley. All his work really resonated with me ( I feel I was a Tibetan Monk in a past life) and I become totally inspired to navigate through Lucid Dreaming and Dream Yoga. For my own healing and expansion. In kind then to share with the world by creating a series of Harmonia Dream Art and Yoga workshops.

For me, the main message of Lucid dreaming is your inner world is an epic and powerful healing force. This is a fertile ground of expansion, sanity, and well-being. As well when you go within via dreaming in day or the night, you are empowered by internal choices and manifestation. Like we say at the Harmonia Institute, your inner world is your final frontier. Your inner world is a place of power. Your dreams are portals into your subconscious and when you lucid dream you learn how to awaken in that state.

I am still doing research, but here is the beginning of the tenants of Dream Yoga

• Look through the lens worldview, that the Universe is full of love, unity, and compassion
• Know that your unconscious is much more powerful than your conscious mind
• Be motivated to engage and become friends with your unconsciousness
• Know that everything in your dream is you. Meaning all dream characters, all objects, and the environment are you
• To reprogram your subconscious mind from trauma and patterning, dream time is more potent to plant seeds of new neural pathways and connections. Rewiring your mind.
• Lucid Dreaming and Dream Yoga aim is to help you find and savor freedom and liberation.
  
  

If this interest you grab a free pdf HERE from an amazing Buddhist Monk Tenzin Wangyal Rinpoche or pick up Charley Morley book on Amazon HERE.

Harmonia Lucid Dream Meditation Practice
If you suffer from social anxiety/phobia this is a great tool for you to feel more unity consciousness. 

Today on ocean meditation I did a lucid daydream yoga practice and it was profound and liberating. I began with the intention of lucid dreaming on my 10,000 steps of gratitude meditation. I grabbed my power stones rose quartz, malachite, and lapis lazuli. Anointed myself with the essential oils, Clarity Sage and Bergamot. As I ventured out, I recognized every human, every dog, every critter, every blade of grass, every tree, every thing was me. I silently pointed at each human that passed my path and said there I am. I pointed at the old man, there I am as a pointed at the toddler. My separation dissolved and for a moment in time I tasted the nectar of unity consciousness. And I embraced that I was an empowered co-creator connected with it all.

To dive deeper, check out Charlie Morley TED Talk about Lucid Dreaming Below.

Charlie Morley is a Lucid Dreaming teacher and practitioner of Tibetan Buddhism specializing in the use of both Western scientific and Tibetan Buddhist dream practices with the aims of bringing mindful awareness into all stages of dream, sleep and waking life. He is the co-creator of a new holistic approach to conscious sleeping and lucid dreaming called "Mindfulness of Dream and Sleep". This new approach includes practices which aim to help us sleep better, dream more lucidly and wake up with more awareness, clarity and joy!

Peeked Your Interest?
Here is a List of 15 of the most effective essential oils to promote lucid dreaming:
From HowToLucid.com

Lucid dreaming has long been a skill to be cultivated for spiritual seekers. You can use essential oils to boost your lucid dreams and make things more vivid, here’s how!

There are numerous ways to use essential oils. One way is to use a diffuser to have the healing effects of the oils spread more readily around your home. Another possibility is putting a few drops in the palms of your hand and inhaling for at least thirty seconds. (Some also like to apply essential oil to the soles of their feet.) It is also possible to use them in a bath, add them to lotion or moisturizer, or apply them with a compress.

It’s also recommended to keep a journal each night to record how each oil or combination of oils works for you. Recording how your body responds to different oils along with recording your dreams from each night will help in making lucid dreaming a more common occurrence.

1: Rose oil has long been associated with meditation and prayer and is widely regarded as the most important essential oil for aiding lucid dreams. Rose oil is known for bringing about a deeply relaxed state and is often mixed with other essential oils for maximum results. With its intoxicating scent, it’s no wonder that it is a favorite for lucid dreamers.

2: Jasmine: The sweet aroma of jasmine is also popular with lucid dreaming enthusiasts. This essential oil has a relaxing effect that induces sleep and helps bring about a calm mental state that is helpful for lucid dreaming. Overall, jasmine alleviates stress on the mind and body. Some say that it also stimulates romantic and sexual feelings and it is particularly helpful for women with sexuality issues to be worked through.

3:Sandalwood has been used for centuries in sacred rituals and is considered holy by many people of faith. This essential oil that is extracted from a sandalwood tree has many healing properties as it has an anti-spasmodic effect on the body. Sandalwood essential oil also aids in alleviating stress on the mind, body and soul.

4: Lavender essential oil is also touted for its medicinal properties. Not only does it help relieve stress, it is also believed to have profound effects on neurological disorders. With such a powerful effect on the brain, it isn’t surprising that this essential oil helps puts practitioners in a receptive state for lucid dreaming.

5: Chamomile: This is another excellent choice for using before bed to allow the body to relax enough into a state that is conducive to lucid dreaming. It has a subtle floral aroma and has been used for centuries for a variety of medicinal purposes. Soldiers were even known to use it for courage before going into battle. The restful properties of chamomile are a natural fit for lucid dreaming seekers.

6: MugwortMugwort is used for cardiac stress relief. It also calms the mind and overall body to prepare for lucid dreaming. Used in Eastern medicine for thousands of years, mugwort is commonly used right before bed for lucid dreams as well as for improved dream recall and as a creativity enhancement.

7: Cloves come from the unopened buds of the evergreen tree and they are also extracted for essential oils. With its spicy aroma, it is a favorite for many before going to bed. It contains eugenol, a powerful ingredient, that helps the process.

8:Anise essential oil is powerful and should be used in moderation. Sometimes known as sweet cumin, it has been carefully regulated in some countries. It has a scent similar to fennel and it has long been used to treat conditions like nervous palpitations or anxiety. Its relaxing properties made it another addition to this list.

9: Lemon Balm .Also known as Melissa essential oil, lemon balm oil makes the list as another recommended relaxant. Lemon balm is another oil that should be used sparingly. With its pleasant citrusy scent, it is often used to stimulate a more active dream state. Some say it is the most effective for bringing on prophetic dreams.

10: Sage Clary oil is used as an anti-anxiety and anti-depression aid . It promotes a general feel of wellbeing and it is another important oil for deep relaxation. It increases visualization ability and it helps with gaining deeper insight while dreaming. Clary sage oil has a pleasant nutty aroma adding to its appeal.

11: Bergamot essential oil is extracted from the lesser known type of citrus–bergamot. This is a great choice for lucid dream seekers because it is known to be a sedative that helps the body relax and let go from a stressful day for a good night of sleep. Bergamot essential oil promotes dopamine and serotonin release which is perfect for the lucid dreaming state of bringing conscious while dreaming.

12: Juniper berry essential oil has a pungent pine scent. Some even say that it reminds them of the aroma of pepper. It’s another oil known for its relaxing ingredients, but this oil is particularly recommended for people who are attempting to work through inner trauma through lucid dreaming. When inhaled, it has a healing effect on the brain which makes it a favorite among essential oil fans.

13: Frankincense: This essential oil is known for awakening consciousness. It’s recommended for prayer and meditation and it is said to be one of the most powerful oils for elevating one’s self to a higher plane. It has an “earthy” scent and many people are drawn to it for this quality. Frankincense also has a slight fruity aroma which makes it more gentle smelling. It’s a powerful agent for lucid dreaming and you won’t want to miss trying this one.

14: Palo Santo oil has an uplifting and spiritual healing quality. It is often paired with frankincense for the pleasant combination of scents. Many use this oil for grounding and protection. Known as one of the spiritual oils, it is a natural choice for lucid dreaming work.

15: Mandarin: This citrus essential oil is also known as tangerine essential oil. It blends well with other citrus scents for maximum effectiveness. Mandarin essential oil promotes overall wellbeing as well as possesses sedative qualities. A deep, relaxed state is essential for productive lucid dreaming work, and relaxants are the most important quality in choosing an essential oil. Mandarin oil provides another choice to use on its own or in combination with other oils.
We hope these tips have been helpful for deciding which oils are most effective for aiding your spiritual work. This type of deep work is one of the most powerfully healing techniques leading to empowerment. May your lucid dreaming journey bring you greater health and wellness and may these essential oils help you along the way.

The oils I use in the Harmonia's sacred self care practice is Doterra essentials. I love the quality and the mission of of Doterra. Please feel free to use your preference. If you are interested in using and buyingDoterra wholesale, please contact me I can help you set up an account. Also, if you are interested becoming a Doterra Wellness Advocate let me know. You can share the oils and build a business at the same time. E-mail at [email protected] Doterra's quality is amazing and there so many tools for educating yourself on the power of using essential oils in all parts of your life.

Sweet Dreams!!

In this short TED talk, Arianna Huffington shares a small idea that can awaken much bigger ones: the power of a good night's sleep. Instead of bragging about our sleep deficits, she urges us to shut our eyes and see the big picture: We can sleep our way to increased productivity and happiness -- and smarter decision-making.

Having Trouble Sleeping or Want A Better Sleep?
Harmonia Self Care Tools for Sleep

As most of us know sleep is so important for our overall health and well being. To many of us walking around are not getting enough sleep and that leads to sickness on multiple levels.

The good news. Is there are amazing self care tools for you to enhance your sleep.With the Harmonia practice integrate them into one session right before you go to sleep.

These are the 8 best oils for a better nights sleep.

1. Lavender is often considered a must-have oil to keep on hand at all times due to its versatile uses, including calming and relaxing properties that promote peaceful sleep and ease feelings of tension.*
2. Vetiver - With a unique, exotic aroma, Vetiver is known to provide a calming, grounding effect on emotions—making it ideal for massage therapy and promoting restful sleep. It is very grounding oil.
3.Roman Chamomile - While providing a sweet, floral aroma, Roman Chamomile can soothe body systems as it supports calming effects for the skin, mind and body
5.Bergamot - With both calming and uplifting abilities, Bergamot can dissipate anxious feelings while simultaneously providing cleansing and purifying benefits
6. Sandalwood - The sweet, woody aroma of Indian Sandalwood is a reflection of the soothing benefits of the essential oil—which can be used for skin imperfections or to enhance mood during meditation.
7. Marjoram - With its calming properties and positive effect on the human immune and nervous systems*, Marjoram was once known as a symbol of joy and happiness in ancient cultures.
8. Cedarwood - With properties that help to soothe the mind and body, the warm, woody scent of Cedarwood essential oil promotes a relaxing environment when used topically or aromatically

Integrate your essential oils with yoga. Use them topically on the soles of your feet, neck and on the ears. HERE are tips for a very relaxing ear massage. take a bath with the essential oils, massage your muscles,  and or in your diffuser.  HERE is an article on 9 yoga poses for better sleep. Have a short meditation. HERE is an article with 5 tips for a sleep inducing meditation.Then create a dream mandala with an inquiry and place under pillow. When you awake the next day write down your dream. Then stare at your dream mandala and see what answers or insights you received.

I believe that honoring your sleep time and making it into a sacred self care ritual is key. Sleep is the place and space where true healing occurs in your mind, body, and spirit.

The oils I use in the Harmonia's sacred self care practice is Doterra essentials. I love the quality and the mission of of Doterra. Please feel free to use your preference. If you are interested in using and buyingDoterra wholesale, please contact me I can help you set up an account. Also, if you are interested becoming a Doterra Wellness Advocate let me know. You can share the oils and build a business at the same time. E-mail at [email protected] Doterra's quality is amazing and there so many tools for educating yourself on the power of using essential oils in all parts of your life.

 
The is no question, that we live in a very toxic world. Just take a moment and open the news cycle. Ever time I do that, I feel like the Edvard Munch's "Scream" painting. I just read that over 40 million adults in the USA suffer from anxiety. As well eight out of ten people suffer from extreme stress in their lives. What is the solution? The solution is everyone must develop serious daily self care practices and rituals. That is why there is over 20 million yogis in the USA.  Being a hyper sensitive (HSP), I to have suffered from life long anxiety and panic disorders. The only way I have been able to manage and heal it is through the practices of art, yoga, nature meditation, mystical studies, and essential oils.

Way back in 1999, I frequented the Yoga Tree in San Francisco and the owner Tara  become my art collector. At the moment, I began merging art and yoga as one practice. Previously, art was my ultimate self healing practice. Also in graduate school at JFKU  in the Arts and Consciousness: Holistic Studies Program, I took it further and developed a holistic transformative art program to heal emotionally traumatized youth in foster in Oakland, CA. Then 2012, I co-founded Art 4 All People with Ceylan Huyla and that is were together created the full on YogART practice. We created workshops, teacher trainings, and certifications to expand YogART as an Arts and Healing practice. Then in 2016, I developed Harmonia. Which is an off shoot of YogART. With Harmonia I added essential oils and the Goddess Archetypes. Every year with my Arts and Healing organization, Artemis Sacred Journeys, Mary Rockwood Lane of Healing with the Arts, and I lead women's empowerment Retreats to Tinos, Greece. That is where I teach Harmonia and see the true power of this holistic arts and healing practice. Harmonia is multi sensory experience and it takes one deep into their interpersonal transformation and empowers individuals to heal themselves, de-stress, and live a more balanced and harmonious life. 

Below is my latest Harmonia Practice © workshop

I just discovered the Goddess Archetype Aletheia , I feel she is a potent and raw energy of pure truth. She pulls back veils and enables you to reconnect with your truest self. The bottom line is as a woman, we have been labeled and oppressed since the Patriarchy has been in the dominant power.  In today's world it is tough to realize, who you really are. It really takes a lot of self care, self inquiry, and self work to peel the onion and to find your authentic self. For me the Goddess Aletheia will mentor you to "Know They Self."

Enjoy the DIY Harmonia practice. Remember you are a limitless, eternal, live in infinite potential and possibilities.  If you have any questions or would like me coach or teach Harmonia at a deeper level e-mail me at harmoniainstitute.com

Blessing, Love, and Light,
Lisa

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Your Inner World Is The Final Frontier

Harmonia: Discover that your own creativity is a source of, flow, harmony, transformation, healing, and balance. Empower your Creatrix through the Harmonia Practice, a magical and integrative sensory art, yoga, and essential oil ultimate self care experience.

Free Harmonia Goddess Practice © ~ 90  minute session

Supplies and the Set Up
You will need print out mandala template, paper, pen, and pastels.  Or anything else you want to create your mandala with. Like acrylic paint, watercolor, collage materials.

Crystal Work:
Stone to carry or wear while doing the practice: Is a Turquoise.  This stone is potent purifier and healer.  It also strengthens and protects spiritual warriors.

Choose for one or all essential oils. I use Doterra essentials, feel free to use your preference. If you are interested in using and buying Doterra wholesale, please contact me I can help you set up an account. Also, if you are interested becoming a Doterra Wellness Advocate let me know. You can share the oils and build a business at the same time. E-mail at [email protected] Doterra's quality is amazing and there so many tools for educating yourself on the power of using essential oils in all parts of your life.

• Blue Yarrow: Brings the water element energy to clear stuck energy and repairs the aura
• Douglas Fir Oil: Grounds one deeply into the forests, easing worries and helps one be fully present
• Lemongrass:Heals a broken heart
• Eucalyptus: Is a cleansing, uplifts, and healing on all levels

Other props

• Yoga mat. Study or print out yoga series at this  from Mind, Body, Green at https://www.mindbodygreen.com/0-20842/5-yoga-poses-to-open-your-throat-chakra-express-your-truth.html
• Study a bit about your Chakra's at this link HERE
• A cushion or bolster
• Create a quiet sacred place for this practice. Have a candle, sacred objects, water, tea, a glass of wine, and or dark chocolate are some suggestions. Make it your epic self care ritual. Potentially plan to take a bubble bath after with the essential oils after your practice. HERE is an article on how to create a sacred space

Invitation To Goddess Aletheia Harmonia Practice ©. She will be activated in your Throat Chakra.

Reclaiming the Feminine Mystery of Creation Through The Goddesses
Mandala Art Creation,Archaeology, Art as Your Oracle

To begin your Harmonia Practice

1.Opening your sacred circle and creative visualization
Light your candle and grab your essential oils. Place the essential oils on your wrist. Tent them, meaning place your the tips of your fingers together and bring your wrists up to your nose. Close your eyes and breathe and breathe out. Imagine your breath is traveling down your chakra system down through your feet into the core of the earth. The crystalline grid. Feel and hearing the heartbeat of the Gaia/Earth Mother. Then imagine a golden light is traveling down from the heavens, through your crown chakra and all the way down your root chakra. Lastly, imagine the crystalline grid from Gaia is pulling up all the way to your throat chakra and simultaneously the golden light pouring down from the heavens is entering your throat chakra. Feel and breath in this light.
2. Mindful Reading and Preparation
Go to your yoga mat. Bring your mandala, reading, and art supplies next to your mat and then softly read about the Goddess.
"Labels have been applied to the nature of Woman for thousands of years, beginning with sacred and divine, at times unclean and shunned, and accusations of wanton and tempting.  These were the Truths that others applied to women and we accepted them and even lived entire lives under those labels: the Mother, the Career Woman, the Good Daughter, the Attendant Wife, the Whore, the Bitch, too many to name.  Under those labels and the acceptance by women of those labels, there was always Aletheia – She burns brightly in our WomanRoots, our Women’s Blood and within our Women’s Mysteries.  She held the Truth until we were ready to Remember and Become Unhidden. For some, the journey to their True Selves is too frightening or perceived to be too difficult and Aletheia is relegated to the obscured and forgotten.Remembrance of our WomanRoots – our True Selves, Actualizing Authenticity and Cultivating the State of  Unhidden could be called The Great Work.   The impetus of Aletheia is to take on the mantle of The Great Work – Personal Transformation in accordance with our Truth of Self.  Actualization and emergence of our True Self occurs as we allow the soul to burgeon and unfold itself – the action of revealing. Revealing leads the Self to connect and tune to its proper place in the Universe.  Attainment occurs when our True Self releases its Will into the Universe and takes action. Aletheia has started a chain reaction of potentiality for lives full of Bliss and Self Love and Authenticity. Our WomanRoots are planted deeply and firmly, infusing us with the Sacred everyday How can we invite Aletheia and her gorgeous unicorn into our lives?" From http://themotherhouseofthegoddess.com
3. Yoga Series
Slowly tent your oils again and begin your yoga series in your imagination invite Aletheia into your being.
Begin the series with 1. Easy Neck Release 2. Baby Cobra Pose 3. Supported Fish Pose (you will need a block are cushion) 4. Shoulder Stand and end with 5. Legs-Up-The-Wall Pose

In mindful way rub one of the essential oils on the soles of your feet.

4. Creative Writing: Shedding the Labels, Old Stories, and Self Identity
Write in your art journal.
Reflect on the fear, the lies we tell ourselves (or allow others to tell us) and feelings of aloneness and being stuck are the barriers to Aletheia. Shed the barriers from each Chakra, write down three or things/stories/patterns that create a barrier between you and your core Truth.

• 7th Chakra ~Crown Chakra (Golden orb) Highest Self
• 6th Chakra ~ 3rd Eye (Indigo orb) Intuition
• 5th  Chakra ~Throat (Blue orb) Expression
• 4th Chakra ~Heart (Green orb) Love
• 3rd Chakra ~Solar Plexus (Yellow orb)  Will
• 2nd Chakra ~ Sacral (Orange orb) Creativity
• 1st Chakra ~ Root (Red Funnel orb) Survival
• After shedding all the veils from you Chakra’s imagine within your inner being a rainbow is flowing and balancing through all your Chakras. Sense how do you feel in this realm? How does it feel to remove all your labels, patterns, and old stale stories?

6. Mandala Making
Now invite the Goddess into your creative processes and create your mandala. As intuitively as possible. Try not to think, just let your hand move.
7. Witnessing and Your Art as an Oracle
What information or message does your Mandala reveal to you? What messages does the Goddess  Aletheia reveal? What is your truth? How does your Truth feel? How will you embody this into your daily life?
Lastly create an Affirmation
What is your Aletheia Mandala’s affirmation?

Later in the evening light a candle to your mandala and gaze at it. Does it have anymore information?
*Below is the Mandala Template
Show me your Mandala. Share in the comment section below.

Woot! Doterra just launched their Turmeric Essential oil! I am in love, as is my Ray of Sunshine Cat (Raymond) to start creating some amazing DIY skin care and skin transformation products!
Check out the amazing benefits of Turmeric below!

10 beauty benefits of turmeric essential oil
by Richa Ranjan | March 26, 2017

From fading blemishes to imparting a glow to your skin and fighting hair loss, turmeric is an excellent beauty ingredient. Turmeric essential oil is extracted from the roots of turmeric plant and just like turmeric powder; it has anti-allergic, anti-bacterial, anti-microbial, anti-fungal and anti-parasitic qualities. It is also loaded with antioxidants. Learn how you can use turmeric essential oil in your beauty regimen.

An important point to remember is that essential oils should be diluted with carrier oils before applying on the skin or hair. Do not apply turmeric oil directly on your  skin. Mix it with a carrier oil like coconut, olive, jojoba orapricot oil before using.


For drying acne
Turmeric oil mixed with carrier oil can be used on acne. Being an anti-fungal and antiseptic, it will dry out the pimples and also prevent further breakouts.

To fade blemishes and marks
Turmeric is often used in anti-marks and anti-spots creams. When used persistently, turmeric oil can fade away marks giving you a blemish-free skin.


Treating cracked heels
Being an excellent healing agent, turmeric oil can be effectively used to soften cracked heels. Add a few drops of turmeric oil in 2 tbsp of coconut or castor oil, and apply liberally on yourfeet before bedtime. Practicing this regularly will give you soft heels in no time.

Skin rejuvenator
If your face lacks glow, turmeric oil can come to the rescue. Mix 2 drops of turmeric oil in 3 tbsp of olive oil. Store in a jar and massage on your face every night with this oil concoction. You will soon see your skin bloom.

Eliminating signs of ageing
Rich in antioxidants, turmeric oil can help diminish fine lines and wrinkles from yourskin. Mix 4 drops of turmeric oil in 4 tsp of almond oil. Mix and scoop out a little oil on your fingertips to massage your face targeting the wrinkles. Using a tissue, wipe away the extra oil. Include this in your night time regimen to say goodbye to signs of ageing.


In facial masks
Adding a few drops to turmeric essential oil to your face mask will give it an anti-bacterial advantage without any side effects.

Relieving inflammation
Curcumin found in turmeric is a natural anti-inflammatory compound and so turmeric oil can give immediate relief from inflammation. Create an anti-inflammatory concoction by adding 4-5 drops of turmeric essential oil to a carrier oil like coconut, jojoba or olive oil. Apply on the area of concern.

Defeating dandruff 
A good massage with turmeric essential oil can help you get rid of dandruff problems. A few drops of turmeric oil added to your regular hair oil will give it an anti-microbial edge and help reduce dandruff with time.

Curbing hair loss
Turmeric essential oil can come in handy if you are suffering from hair loss caused by a fungal infection. The anti-fungal quality of turmeric can rid your scalp of the infection which can be the end of hair fall. Use turmeric oil infused hair oil to massage your hair and scalp and the fungal infection will be cured in a few weeks (depending on the severity of the infection).

Treating scalp conditions
From relieving the scalp of dandruff, fungal infection and itchy scalp, turmeric oil can do it all. The anti-microbial and anti-inflammatory qualities of turmeric make your scalp infection-free and healthy.

You might also want to read 5 interesting ways to use essential oils