HEALTH PROBLEMS AND HEALING JOURNEY:

***UPDATE: 3-4 years ago I developed a severe allergy to the chemicals in all artificial fragrance anything that lists "fragrance" or "perfume" as an ingredient. Although I am healing, it can still sometimes cause severe reactions including asthma /anxiety attacks or severe migraines. It would help me a lot if you (and those with you) could avoid using perfume / cologne/ strongly fragranced personal products, air fresheners, etc. Pure essential oils and natural products are wonderful and do not bother me :) I really appreciate it!****

Due to my deteriorating health, I have been brought to a path of wholistic healing and wellness. My crazy busy life of overworking and over-socializing has completely turned around to go inward and find the beauty in simple connections with other beautiful, healing souls. I have been seeing various healers and getting involved in a variety of healing modalities.

Since May 2016, I have found healing through qi gong, body talk, energy counselling, sounding therapy, NAET, acupuncture, reflexology, Chinese herbs and supplements, crystal therapy, essential oils, yoga, dance (especially afro-brazilian styles and ecstatic dance), emotional process work (such as The Journey by Brandon Bays), women's healing circles, past life sessions, and mindfulness workshops.

Please use this code word when you message me so that I know you have read this and are aware of my allergies:
Code word: no perfume :)

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more about me:

I try to live meaningfully and simply. Through meditation in various forms, I am cultivating inner joy and look less for fulfillment in external or energy-depleting ways (I'm trying to move away from my old habits of dancing constantly, being overexcited and overworking my body). I'm not much of a tourist when I travel (I often skip the main attractions.) I prefer getting to know the families, friends, markets, culture, and the natural beauty of a place.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I've both couchsurfed extensively and received many couchsurfers. I find that it's such an incredible way to plunge right into a culture, living in the core of it with locals (and their families and friends.)

I am so eternally grateful for all the generosity and kindness I have experienced with both hosts and guests and will treasure these memories and lifelong friendships.

Interests

Languages

I love learning and speaking languages to learn from and share with different kinds of people. I have learned French, Spanish, conversational Mandarin, and Portuguese. Language has given me the opportunity to connect with so many amazing people from around the world and has allowed me to integrate into the rich and meaningful cultures of the places I travel and live.

Healing and meditation (see "about me")

• arts
• culture
• cooking
• vegan
• traveling
• hiking
• teaching
• languages
• volunteering
• beaches

Music, Movies, and Books

Singing, dance, and world music was a big part of my life and identity, but I have let that part of me go to make room for a sense of calm and natural joy that comes from silence, nature sounds, or various kinds of meditation music.

A movie that has been really resonating with me in this stage of my life is Avatar, because of my growing interest in wholistic and energy healing. The themes of connectedness, energy, and respect for nature and others are all things that are important in my life, especially recently.

The most transformational book I have read is "Wellbeing Begins with You" by Yuan Tze. It has helped me undergo deeper and more permanent healing by working on myself in honest and vulnerable ways to improve my life and illnesses.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Hiking and bathing in the beautiful waterfall pools in the Chapada Diamantina in Bahia, Brasil.

Danced forró barefoot on a beach in Brazil.

Gone on a road trip across Canada with my family 3 times.

Danced samba in costume with Brazilians in a Carnival in Taipei and on stages around Calgary.

Teach, Learn, Share

Healing: I would love to share what knowledge I have learned about wholistic healing, as well as recommend some books that are highly informative and inspiring. I truly believe, through all I have witnessed and read about wholistic healing, that anyone can be healed of any chronic condition by taking care of the whole body first (mind, body, spirit), whether it be eczema, chronic fatigue, cancer, or back pain. Let me know if you are suffering with something and I can share what I have learned.

Languages: I can share my knowledge of languages (I am a language tutor / certified TESOL English teacher)

Cooking: I eat vegan health food with occasional meat (but no sugar, processed foods or dairy). If you don't mind, I can show you how to cook some of my favorite dishes.

I would love to learn from your own culture, as well as whatever else you would be willing to teach me. I love to learn.

What I Can Share with Hosts

My perspective, my thoughts, my friendship, and my respect.

Countries I’ve Visited

Andorra, Brazil, Colombia, Costa Rica, Denmark, Ecuador, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Italy, Japan, Macao, Mexico, Panama, Peru, Philippines, Puerto Rico, Spain, Thailand, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

Canada, China, Taiwan

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