The Balanced Yoga and natural health

04/09/2025

Exploring Spontaneous Language
Hello everyone,
I'm exploring the interest in a workshop about spontaneous language, also known as light language, and its potential for integration into sound healing and energy work.
Light language is a form of communication that comes from a deep, intuitive space. It can be expressed through sounds, spoken words, or even written symbols. It's used to move energy and can be a powerful tool for profound healing and integration.
I'm curious to know your thoughts on a course-workshop designed for gong bath practitioners, energy healers, and yoga teachers to learn how to access and use this unique language. This practice can add a powerful layer of healing to your current offerings.
Would this be something you'd be interested in learning? Please share your thoughts below!

31/08/2025

September Qigong classes Friday 8:30am in Guildford (UK)

oin me for transformative wellness classes designed to harmonize your body, mind, and spirit. In our busy lives here in the UK, finding moments of calm and strength is more important than ever. Qigong offers a gentle yet powerful way to reduce stress, improve flexibility, boost energy, and cultivate a deep sense of peace.

​Whether you're new to Qigong or looking to deepen your practice, my classes are a nurturing space for all.
We'll explore mindful movements, breathing techniques, and meditation to help you feel more balanced and present in your daily life.

​Ready to embark on a journey of self-discovery and well-being?
​👉 DM me to learn more about upcoming classes and how Qigong can benefit you! Also links in bio.

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27/08/2025

Learn how to craft and use traditional smoke clearing bundles with Mugwort, Rosemary, and Lavender. Discover the ancient history and uses of these powerful herbs in aromatherapy and ritual.
A Druid’s Guide to Crafting and Using a Mugwort, Rosemary, and Lavender Smoke Stick

For centuries, the ritual of smoke clearing—often called smudging—has been a powerful practice for purification and setting intentions.

While many people are familiar with sage, a trio of other herbs offers a unique and deeply rooted connection to ancient European traditions: Mugwort, Rosemary, and Lavender.

These three herbs, each with its own rich history in herbalism and ceremonial use, create a powerful smoke bundle for cleansing your space, your mind, and your spirit.

The new moon this August, was the perfect time to make my smudge sticks. I collected my herbs and crafted my sticks infused with the moon energy, my intentions, chanting light language and prayers.

Readfull article on substack.

23/08/2025

Today's New Moon falls in the Vedic constellation of Ashlesha, a nakshatra ruled by the serpent deity, the Nagas. 🐍 This cosmic alignment brings a potent energy of transformation, introspection, and deep healing. Here's what you need to know about this powerful new moon:
✨ Karmic Knots & Ancestral Healing: Ashlesha is all about untangling the past. This new moon is an ideal time for meditation and ritual work focused on releasing old patterns, karmic debts, and ancestral burdens. Honor your lineage and work to free yourself from what no longer serves you.
✨ Serpent Power: The serpent's energy symbolizes renewal and shedding old skin. This is your cue to release the old and embrace a new version of yourself. Where in your life are you ready to shed?
✨ Intuition & The Inner World: Ashlesha enhances our intuitive and psychic abilities. Pay close attention to your dreams, inner whispers, and synchronicities today. Your subconscious is speaking to you.
✨ Ritual Season Begins: This new moon launches us into a sacred time of year, leading up to Pitru Paksha (the fortnight for honoring ancestors) and the powerful Navaratri (9 nights of the divine feminine). It’s the perfect time to set intentions for this deeply spiritual season.
New Moon Ritual Idea:
* Find a quiet space: Light a candle and take a few deep breaths.
* Set your intention: On a piece of paper, write down what you want to release and what you want to invite into your life.
* Connect with your ancestors: You can simply say their names out loud or offer a small prayer of gratitude.
* Embrace the change: Remember, this is a time of shedding and rebirth. Trust the process and honor your own journey.
What are you ready to release under this Ashlesha new moon? Share in the comments below! 👇

17/08/2025

The Shamanic and Psychic Meaning of My Vision

This vision is a powerful journey into your subconscious and the world of spirit.

The rhythmic thrum of the shamanic drum is a portal.

It's a vibration that bypasses the mind and speaks directly to the soul, inviting us to leave the ordinary world behind and journey into the landscape of the subconscious.

It was in this liminal space, just yesterday, during a facilitated shamanic drumming session, that I was met with a vision so potent and raw, it felt less like a dream and more like a direct download from the universe.

This was not a vision in colour. It was stark, primal, and deeply symbolic, unfolding in shades of black and white. It began with faces—human faces—that shifted and transformed with dizzying speed. They were fleeting identities, a parade of masks, until they gave way to something wilder, more ancient.
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Read more on my substack https://open.substack.com/pub/thebalancedyoga/p/a-vision-in-black-and-white-an-encounter

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16/08/2025

Chapter 2: The Aftermath of the Brace

My official "cure" from scoliosis felt like a lie that took years to unravel. After being signed off by the doctor, I assumed the chapter on my curved spine was closed. But life, as it turned out, had a different plan. The real journey began in my twenties, not with a brace, but with a quiet, persistent pain......
https://thebalancedyoga.substack.com/p/the-hidden-legacy-of-scoliosis-cure

15/08/2025

Damsons and elderberry jam.

15/08/2025

Chapter 2: The Aftermath of the Brace
​My official "cure" from scoliosis felt like a lie that took years to unravel. After being signed off by the doctor, I assumed the chapter on my curved spine was closed. But life, as it turned out, had a different plan. The real journey began in my twenties, not with a brace but with a quiet, persistent pain......
https://thebalancedyoga.substack.com/p/living-with-scoliosis-a-teenagers

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14/08/2025

Making elderberry syrup.
I have Elder plants in my garden and when I collect the flowers, I always leave enough to develop into berries. Pollinators and bees love the pollen. The berries are loved by birds.
Picked just enough to make the syrup, the rest is for wildlife.

for thoughts

14/08/2025

You're sold a story:
That the greatest rewards can be found in a single moment, a sudden spark, an overnight success.
But the real masterpiece is never painted in an instant.

True growth isn’t a miracle.
It’s the quiet beauty of a seed becoming a tree.
It's the steadfast rhythm of effort and time. It’s the willingness to show up day after day, watering the ground and tending to the light.

The truest treasures—health, peace, wisdom, and love—are not found on a shortcut.
They are built, layer by patient layer, with intention and commitment.

The journey itself is the reward.

Embrace the long road.

That's where the magic really is.

Raffaella DN

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24/05/2025