Yogis Choice

04/23/2026

We have the technology to send people to the moon…
but we’re still learning how to sit with each other at the end of life.

This reflection is often shared in spaces influenced by Buddhist teachings on death and dying, and it stays with me deeply.

Because it speaks to something very real.

We live in a world of incredible advancement—medicine, science, innovation, technology. And yet, when it comes to one of the most universal human experiences, many people still face it alone, afraid, and without enough presence around them.

In my work, and in the conversations I hold through Death Café, I see this truth again and again: what people need most at the end of life is not always more intervention—but more witnessing, more compassion, more presence.

Maybe the real evolution isn’t just about how far we can go into space…
but how deeply we can show up for each other here.

04/23/2026

Practicing what I preach.

The experiences we go through shape us in ways we don’t always understand in the moment.

When I’m teaching my students or speaking with clients, I often hear stories about things not working out—no matter how hard they try. And I always come back to the same thought: sometimes that resistance is the message. It’s life gently (or not so gently) redirecting us.

We can push, force, and try to stay in what feels familiar… but if it’s not meant for us, it won’t flow.

And now I find myself sitting in that exact space.

Learning that it doesn’t matter how hard I try—if I’m blocked, there’s something deeper asking for my attention. Coming to terms with that discomfort isn’t easy. Sitting in the unknown brings up fear, insecurity, and anxiety.

But I’m choosing to trust it.

Trust that change is where growth lives.
Trust that what’s meant for me will unfold.
Trust that even this discomfort is guiding me somewhere I’m meant to go.

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04/21/2026

April 21st — National Death Doula Day 🕯️

Today I honour the sacred work of walking alongside others at the end of life.

Being a death doula is not about fixing or changing what is… it’s about presence. It’s about sitting in the in-between, holding space for stories, fears, love, and everything that makes us human.

Death is not separate from life — it is a part of it. And when we allow ourselves to speak about it openly, we create room for deeper connection, intention, and peace.

I am endlessly grateful for the souls who have trusted me in their most vulnerable moments, and for the community that continues to grow around these important conversations.

May we continue to make the uncomfortable, comfortable.
May we soften our fear with understanding.
May we remember the beauty in every ending.

04/18/2026

Congratulations to our newest Reiki level 1 practitioners 🙏🥰

As you embark on this Journey into the Second Degree of Reiki or Reiki Level II, you will be expanding your understanding of energy, developing you intuitive healing abilities, and possibly laying the foundation for a new venture as you begin to work with clients. Whatever goal you are moving toward, this is a time for expansion and inclusion, as you further develop your Reiki practice and your healing knowledge. Sessions will become much more fluid and comfortable, as you become more familiar and sensitive to subtle energies. As you work, your sessions may be guided by your own intuition, resting your hands in one part of the body while you work energetically on a different area of the body. You might also find that as you become more comfortable with channeling healing, you will be gifted with insight and messages for yourself or the healing recipient. Whatever your personal experiences, we will work together to expand your healing awareness as well as your intuition around healing, opening you up to new possibilities and incredible insight around your practice. • Reiki II Symbols and Illustrations, their meaning and uses
• Distance Healing
• Group Distance Healing
• Clearing Energy
• Manifestation
• Protective shield
• Clearing and protective your environment
• Removing energy blocks in aura
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04/17/2026

My heart is so full 🤍

Thank you to every soul who was called to gather at my very first Death Café. Over 20 beautiful humans showed up — coworkers, family, old friends, and new connections — and it felt so aligned and meaningful to share that space together.

There was something truly sacred in what we created — a space where stories were shared, vulnerability was welcomed, and presence was deeply felt.

The conversations flowed with such ease and authenticity, reminding me that when we come together with open hearts, even the most tender topics can feel safe, supported, and held.

This is the work… returning to community, softening our fear of death, and remembering the beauty and depth of being human.

It was an honour to hold this space and witness each of you. I trust that those who were meant to be there, were.

I look forward to what will continue to unfold. Stay tuned for the next gathering in June ✨

04/15/2026

✨ Why Try Reiki? ✨

In a world that moves so fast, sometimes your mind, body, and soul just need a moment to realign 🤍

Reiki is a gentle, energy-based practice that helps bring your body back into balance. You don’t have to “believe” in anything—just be open to receiving.

🌿 Benefits of Reiki:
• Deep relaxation & stress relief
• Emotional release & inner clarity
• Supports the body’s natural healing
• Helps calm anxiety & overwhelm
• Creates a sense of peace and grounding

Sometimes we carry so much without even realizing it. Reiki creates space to soften, to release, and to reconnect with yourself.

This is your reminder that rest is not a luxury—it’s essential.

💫 You deserve to feel balanced, supported, and at ease.

04/11/2026

Tonglen Practice 🤍

In a world that teaches us to turn away from pain, Tonglen invites us to gently lean in.

This simple yet powerful practice is about breathing in suffering… and breathing out compassion.

Inhale: the heaviness, the grief, the discomfort
Exhale: peace, love, and relief

Start with yourself.
Then expand to someone you love.
Then, maybe… to someone who is struggling.

You are not taking on pain — you are transforming it.

For those walking alongside others at end of life, this practice can be a quiet anchor… a way to stay open without becoming overwhelmed.

Compassion is not something we give away.
It’s something we grow within.

04/04/2026

April 16 – Advance Care Planning Day 🤍

Talking about future care isn’t easy… but it is one of the most loving things you can do for yourself and the people who care about you.

Advance care planning is about making your wishes known—so your voice is heard, even if one day you can’t speak for yourself.

✨ What matters most to you?
✨ Who would you trust to speak on your behalf?
✨ Have you shared your wishes with them?

These conversations don’t have to happen all at once. Start small. Start gently. Just start.

Because planning ahead isn’t about giving up control—it’s about holding onto it with intention and dignity.

Today is a reminder: your life, your values, your voice—always matter.

03/27/2026

Alua Arthur is a death doula and the founder of Going with Grace, an end-of-life planning and death doula training organization. Arthur, who was previously an attorney, has helped thousands of people explore and move through the end-of-life process. Today, she joins cohost Erica Chidi to talk about....

03/27/2026

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It’s a question many people ask when first exploring energy healing: is Reiki a religion? The language used in Reiki—terms like “energy,” “spiritual,” and “universal life force”—can sometimes sound similar to religious ideas, leading to confusion about whether Reiki is a belief sys...