Copy of 7. TrooRa The Roots Soul Spirit Issue Autumn ‘20

Divination Tools As a certified Numerologist, I believe in the divine and mystical connection between numbers, personality traits and external events. The study of numerology gives numerical value to letters in words, names, places and themes. By studying the numbers that occur in your life you can better understand the themes and patterns that pop up. I use numerology combined with astrology to get a better understanding of what to expect in my life each month or year. It is important to understand that these tools don’t predict the future but give you an idea of what energy will present itself to you at certain times.

If you are pursuing wellness or spirituality in your life, it’s imperative to realize that there is no one ‘right’ path to follow. These concepts are subjective and their attainment is fluid - ever changing as you evolve. Use these practices I described as a starting point to experiment with and find your own way to wellness and enlightenment. My path is not yours and these ideas I shared are simply here to guide and inspire you. In the spirit of wellness, I urge you to forge your own path that suits you own individual personality and purpose on this earth.

There is much I can say about these practices, but let’s keep it simple: they changed my life. Once I started, they quickly became the best part of my day and as my physical practice deepened so did my connection to source. This spiritual link has only grown stronger over the years and it’s on my mat where I find answers to my most pressing questions. Sometimes you can’t find the answers externally (through educational resources) and you have to travel within to seek guidance. Personally, I turn to reputable brands to help enhance my practice wherever possible. For yoga my go-to item is my Yoga Design Lab Combo Mat which is a mat and towel beautifully combined into one for extra comfort during difficult asanas. Not only are these mats gorgeous, but they are environmentally friendly as well. Their mats are made from recycled plastic bottles and natural tree rubber. For meditation, I’ve employed the help of a deceivingly simple tool created by Komuso Design. These meditation breathing necklaces were inspired by the Japanese Komuso Monks. The necklace helps you achieve the perfect exhale to create a ‘shift’ that calms the nervous system, slows the heart rate and reduces cortisol levels to relax the mind and body. Alternative Therapies I am a big believer in alternative therapies and natural remedies of all kinds. This makes up a big portion of my wellness habits as there are many alternative healing techniques. Over the years I have turned to self-care practices such as detox baths using

certain salts, aromatherapy through incense as well a nifty little tool called MONQ and many more. Recently I have been focusing on my energy centers and meridian lines as well. This has led me to regularly practice EFT (Emotional Freedom Technique) or Tapping using the Tapping Solution App. Tapping is a type of acupressure technique that you can do yourself by tapping on specific meridian points on your face and upper body. This practice helps to calm you while also bypassing any mental or emotional blocks. Another practice I’ve been loving is Cupping which also works on the meridian lines along the body. A cup is used to create a local suction on the body to facilitate blood flow and the life force energy Qi. This has been essential to my wellness as it helps for pain relief, muscle relaxation and to balance hormones.

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