Mongata Healing Center Blog

Stories and resources for living a life that is vibrant and whole.

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Mindful Journaling

At Mongata Healing Center, we believe that mindfulness isn't just about sitting still—it's about finding ways to connect with yourself and the present moment. Mindful journaling offers a way to dive deeper into thoughts and feelings and increase the benefits of your writing and meditation practices.

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Building a Supportive Community

Building a supportive community isn’t just about surrounding yourself with others—it’s about creating a space where you can be seen, heard, and valued.

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SoulCollage® as a Tool for Exploration

Whether you're completely new to SoulCollage® or simply looking for another avenue to explore your inner world, this practice can help you tap into your intuition, spark creativity, and gain deeper insights into your life. Find out more

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Living Your Design

Whether you're brand new to Human Design or have heard about it in passing, this guide will introduce you to its core principles, explain how to get your own Human Design chart and explore how you can apply what you learn to live in harmony with your authentic self.

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The Power of Sound Bath Meditation

The world is full of noisy distractions. From mobile device notifications to beeping card readers, radio streaming, road noise, and so much more, we are constantly surrounded by the racket of everyday life. Sound baths offer a way to reset both body and mind after spending the day in constant clangor is an essential wellness practice. Read more.

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Tips and Prompts for Starting a Short Daily Journal Practice

Whether you are looking to deepen your journaling practice or explore other holistic healing methods, Mongata is your partner in achieving a balanced and fulfilling life. By integrating daily journaling with the various offerings at Mongata, you can create a comprehensive approach to personal growth and well-being, ensuring a more harmonious and enriched life. Get tips.

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Introduction to Sound Healing: Benefits and Practices

Sound healing is a therapeutic practice that uses the power of sound vibrations to restore and enhance physical, mental, and emotional well-being. It involves using various instruments, such as singing bowls, drums, and tuning forks, to produce soothing sounds that promote deep relaxation and healing. Learn more

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Journaling for Self-Discovery: Techniques and Prompts

Journaling is a profound practice for self-discovery that can significantly enhance mental health and personal growth. By writing down your thoughts and feelings, you can create a powerful tool for introspection and transformation. Start your journaling practice with these tips and prompts.

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Breathwork: A Gateway to Enhanced Well-Being

Breathwork transcends simple breathing exercises; it's an intentional practice that harnesses the power of breath to delve deep into our well-being. This practice serves as a bridge, connecting us to our inner selves and facilitating a journey toward holistic health. Learn more.

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Embracing the Healing Power of Sound for Transformative Sleep

Many of us struggle to secure a good night's sleep, which is crucial for our mental, emotional, and physical health. While the detriments of sleep deprivation—ranging from impaired cognitive function and mood swings to long-term health risks—are well-documented, finding effective solutions can often be challenging. Embrace the healing power of sound for transformative sleep with Valarie Budayr.

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New Year, New You Breathwork

As the founder of Mongata Healing Center, a Certified Sound Practitioner, a Trauma-Informed Pause Breathwork Facilitator, and a devoted guide in self-discovery and healing, I'm thrilled to share a breathwork exercise you can do at home. With this post and video, I'll take you through a transformative at-home breathwork experience, reflecting on the transformative power of the New Year.

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The Power of a Sunset

A New Mexico sunset is not just a visual spectacle; it's a gateway to mindfulness, spiritual rejuvenation, and a deeper connection with the universe. For those of us on a journey of wellness and self-improvement, seeking out the sunset offers a unique opportunity to deepen our connection with nature and ourselves.

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Happy Mindfulness Day

Happy Mindfulness Day! Mindfulness is about being fully present in the moment, paying attention to thoughts and feelings without judgment, on purpose. It can help us to feel less overwhelmed and more in control.

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What is Human Design?

Have you ever felt like you’re just going through life without a clear sense of direction or purpose? Have you ever wondered why you react to certain situations the way you do or why you have a certain set of skills and talents? If these questions sound familiar, you may benefit from learning more about Human Design. This powerful tool can help you understand your unique personality traits, talents, and potential, allowing you to live a more fulfilling, authentic, and purposeful life. In this blog post, we’ll explore the basics of Human Design and how it can benefit you and your life.

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Have You Listened to The Emotional Fast?

Have you ever wondered why you experience emotions the way you do? The Emotional Fast is a six-episode series of the Mongata Podcast that will help you answer that question and use the tools you have within yourself to transform and embrace them. Join us for the Emotional Fast on Thursdays and accompanying meditations on Sundays this spring.

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The Morning Practice in 3 Steps

Most people wake up feeling stressed, anxious, tired, having ruminating thoughts about what has to get done and then let’s not forget the negative thoughts. Usually when we’re coming out of sleep we get going by thinking about what has to get done during the day. But what if there is a different, kinder, gentler way of unfolding into your day? A Morning Practice taps into the immense power of wholistic movement, meditation, and breathwork which brings energy and vitality to your day, calms the mind, and strengthens the body.

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