In 2002, I was introduced to Reiki and was amazed by its effects. It brought me deep joy and helped me release repressed emotions. 
Around the same time, I received a book on Buddhist philosophy that deeply resonated with me and my desire for peace and happiness, opening a door that would continue to inspire me in the years to come. 

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Amidst the traditional 9 to 5 routine in various office settings, I sought alternative ways to unwind. I worked out, attended social gatherings, took short vacations, and incorporated monthly massage therapy into my routine. I discovered that my massage therapist was a Reiki practitioner, and I exchanged traditional messages for Reiki sessions. I began appreciating Reiki's benefits: relaxation, release, balance, and rest.

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Over the years, I'd gathered a few books on Buddhism, but I've never fully delved into them. Nevertheless, my limited understanding of the philosophy inspired and fueled my curiosity, prompting me to revisit deep questions: What am I doing here? What is my purpose? What is life? What is the truth?

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Personal challenges surfaced between 2009 and 2012. I struggled to balance work and life, became ill with Grave's Disease, experienced constant anxiety, and suffered from panic attacks, insomnia, and difficulty focusing. I was unable to process my emotions when my father passed away in 2010. While the traditional health system offered treatments for Grave's Disease, the anxiety, panic attacks, and insomnia remained unresolved. Work became unfulfilling and unsatisfying; therefore, in 2013, I left my position as a Senior Analyst.

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From then on, my goal was to assist people in finding balance and health through physical wellness and proper nutrition; I dove into nutrition and physical health. I was determined about my aspirations. Little did I know what shifts were coming. 
 
While traveling to Manabi and Cuenca in Ecuador in 2015, I met shamans and Reiki masters and experienced deep healing. This included receiving Reiki healing from multiple people simultaneously, leading to the first restful night's sleep in a long time and feeling openness and joy. These experiences began to shape my path. Subsequently, I received Level 1 and 2 Usui Reiki Ryoho training from The New York International Reiki Center.

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During my first trip to Nepal in 2016, I attended retreats at Kopan Monastery, where I explored Buddhist Philosophy. The teachings resonated with me, mainly Buddha's words urging people to test his teachings before accepting them as fact—Buddhism's inclusiveness and freedom to take what resonated with me and leave the rest was refreshing. Afterward, I traveled to Pokhara and studied the practices of Lama Fera, Mudra Vigyam, and Reiki 3A Master Healer under the guidance of Kendra Prakash Thapa at G.N. Reiki Meditation Center. I returned home feeling rejuvenated and eager to incorporate what I had learned.

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My commitments and practices in Buddhism deepened, and I experienced subtle personal changes. In spring 2018, I returned to Nepal and witnessed the practices' profound impact during a pilgrimage trip. While in Nepal, I spent time with the G.N.R.M. family, reconnecting with the practices I had previously embraced. 
During this visit, I became interested in Sound Healing, a growing practice in Nepal. I had the privilege to meet practitioners of sound healing who generously shared their knowledge and passion with me. 

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Upon returning to the States, I attended courses with the Sound Healing Academy. I was introduced to a unique blend of Eastern and Western Sound Healing techniques. I sought a series of sound healing sessions from my instructor, Natalie Brown, which ultimately allowed me to release the emotional weight of my father's passing and the unresolved matters from our relationship that had lingered since my childhood.

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I've always been reflective, examining my emotions, thoughts, speech, and actions from a young age. However, I now had the means to observe them thoroughly, so I began exploring patterns of thoughts, emotions, reactions, and their influence on my mental state, physical wellbeing, and surroundings. These introspections brought me back to my childhood, adolescence, family interactions, geographic and social environments, and all the experiences that left lasting imprints. Initially, I felt overwhelmed as old emotions resurfaced; nevertheless, I've made it my mission to heal these patterns.

 

In 2022, I returned to Nepal to attend a 200-hour Y.T.T.C. Transformational Yoga Course with Guru Shree Antaryogi Chaitanya. Despite the challenges, the time spent in practice was more than transformative. It provided everything I had anticipated in yoga: a profound opportunity for observation and a chance to develop my understanding. I started assimilating the concepts I had been learning and felt my practices coming together. I gained an awareness of the various bodies encompassing the physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual, as well as the significance of the physical body in spiritual practice. Moreover, the inner child began to heal as my ego was healing. This integral yoga method provided more benefits than anticipated from a yoga system.

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The following year, I decided to develop my loving-kindness practice further, focusing solely on myself. In October of 2023, I embarked on a self-retreat in a monastery in Pharping, Nepal. During this time, I immersed myself in the practices of loving-kindness and purification according to the Buddhist Vajrayana tradition while integrating my yoga practice. 
This time, I felt called to pursue the mastery of Reiki, Lama Fera, and Mudra Vigyam. After four months of self-retreat, I visited my dear teacher to acquire the practices of Mastership. The experience led to further transmutation, healing, integration, and embodiment of practices and philosophies. I realized there is nothing external to obtain, only to surrender to my inherent nature within. Accepting all internal and external realities brought deep peace, understanding, joy, and clarity.

 

It has been a challenging and fulfilling journey. The increased awareness cultivated through practice empowered me to comprehend my behavioral patterns and make more conscious choices in engaging with my thoughts and emotions. Embracing all of my patterns as an integral part of myself has softened my reactions to external and internal events. Inner stability has ushered in natural peace and joy, further motivating me to share these invaluable tools with others, seeking balance, self-connection, and inner peace. 

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I am immensely grateful for the wisdom and kindness bestowed upon me by my dear teacher, Kendra Prakash Thapa (Guru Shree Antaryogi Chaitanya). Under his guidance, I have delved into the practices of Meditation, Mudra Vidyam, Lama Fera, Usui Reiki Ryoho, Holy Fire® Karuna Reiki, and Transformational Yoga, which have enabled me to go deeper within and experience transformation. And to the love and support of the G.N. Reiki Meditation Center Family. 

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I express my heartfelt gratitude to all the Lamas who transmitted Buddha's teachings and practices, offering me a new perspective on the mind through awareness, investigation, cultivating loving kindness and equanimity, and focusing on our inherent nature.

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I am deeply grateful to the healers who have created a nurturing environment for my healing journey. I appreciate the knowledge and support of the sound healing, Reiki, and yoga teachers. I also want to express my thanks to relatives and friends who have embraced healing with open minds. Observing the positive impact of these healing practices on their wellbeing has strengthened my commitment to this path.

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This enduring and non-linear journey continues, and it is with wholehearted dedication that I commit it to the benefit of all sentient beings.