I live now in Meaford, Ontario, Canada. This land is of the territories of the Wendake-Nionwentsio, Petun, Odawa, Mississauga and Anishinabewaki peoples. These lands are also home to many First nations & World Indigenous peoples. My indigenous ancestry are not from these lands. What I have connected of my paternal side, is Spanish and indigenous ancestors from Central and Andean South America. Yes, I have indigenous ancestry, but have only connected to them through journeying with spirit. I have never had the opportunity to know of my paternal side in real life. 

The land does connect us. We have traveled.

I connect to these lands and do my best in supporting the elders, earthkeepers, and water protectors. I do carry the privilege to lovingly live while learning with nature, body, and earth.

I was shared a quest from a young age of – who am I? Why do I carry value?  This last one came from the big conflict I faced daily in being me. Yes, I knew I was walking alongside spirit, knowing, and all. But it was the current societal norms, the judgements or approved perspectives that assisted in forming so many boxes that I just didn’t fit into… patriarchy, capitalism, heteronormativity, white supremacy, and… They overshadowed at times my connections to what actually could support me. These things that clearly did not accept all of me, but systemically and socially consumed many aspects of me over time, in spaces and places that I felt I must be, in order to survive. 

My quest to rebel against these pressures, was the first drive (ignition) to heal my body of physical pain. I intended to strengthen my body, so I could be more capable of fighting these battles surrounding me. I was introduced to meditation & breathing practices, mantra, and sound from a very young age at home. I began to practice yoga asana, first at home, and then in studios. I did get stronger physically, eased my spine and felt more capable. But as you know, the practices of yoga are beyond just the physical. It is truly deep, difficult work with both the body and mind, which interweaves with experiences of joy and beauty in Center. I wasn’t prepared. I knew from my seriousness that I put into my studies (a survival tactic, I now know), that I could study self and more by further exploring the philosophies and books of yoga. 

These studies led to trainings, which moved to me facilitating yoga practices to groups & individuals in 2007. I gathered more lost aspects of self as I connected to Center. Yoga was this intricate energetically connective road map, allowing me to explore body, mind, emotion, and heart. I gained the courage to face the many masks and protective shields created, but this happened over a long time, and through many layers. A journey that has spanned over 20 years of my life! One that made me leave my birthplace many times. 

On a quest to learn from the land, I chose to follow it’s call. I was not learning what I was wanting to from people. I could see their oppressive cycles playing out with me, and I wasn’t yet capable enough of not playing the game. If they wanted to be the martyr, I would be the saviour, and vice versa. I was curious enough to take in more information (studentship and learning was my healing tool), but also skeptical enough to discern when to spit some things out. 

I also practiced pilates, breathwork, and Reiki. All my heart-opening healing practices which I did consistently, on truly a quest to love me – this undefinable form that was always misidentified – led to attaining imperceptible energetic boundaries, opening natural channels of spirit connection further, and becoming super receptive to others emotions and thoughts. It took me many years to understand how to learn with spirit of boundaries, protection, and the protocol with energy work.