Heal Yourself. Heal the Planet.
One breath and one action at a time.
THE TIME IS NOW. We are feeling the pain and grief of the planet now more than ever. It can be overwhelming and deeply sad. Often, social and environmental activists seek change through socio-political systems. We can no longer only look to decision makers and our government to play a leadership role in environmental justice and social equality. We must BE the change we seek while using our voices to speak up with love and not violence.
Through exchange with the Earth we can heal ourselves and the planet, one breath at a time. Through breathwork, grief can be channeled into compassionate action and also ultimately leads you on a journey to discover who you are and why you are here. I am committed to exchanging with the Earth in this way, while also holding space for those working through grief, anger, and sadness. With the addition of love, these emotions become the compassionate action that transforms you into a force for good. The world needs conscious presence.
As a life-long environmentalist, I have personally experienced the ways that anger and blame destroys and divides us. The planet needs us now more than ever and she will respond to our conscious presence and gratitude. And so after thirty years of countless campaigns and on-the-ground environmental stewardship, I am now also turning inward for a solution and inviting others to join me along the way.
It starts one breath at a time. And perhaps a bit of curiosity about who you really are and why you are here. The answers lie within you. And, you can have fun doing it! Please check out my 1:1 sessions, sacred earth ceremonies, and wilderness retreat vision. I am looking for co-conspirators and also to deeply listen to those that need to be heard and healed. Join me.
Breathwork Sessions
Join me for a 1:1 session where we explore the Pranayama breathing technique as a way to still the mind, explore stuck emotions, and discover who you are and why you are on the planet.
I am also offering virtual and in-person sessions for corporate teams and non-profit organizations.
Sacred Earth Ceremonies
Small group ceremonies in sacred spots across the West. We will give back to Mother Earth and experience the abundant return of life force in the process exploring our roles as guardians of the planet.
Wilderness Retreats
Coming in the Summer of 2025, individual wilderness retreats in the magical Gallina landscape of Northern New Mexico. Take the time out of your busy life to just BE and explore the inner depths of your being.
The retreat will include breathwork sessions, lodging, on-site support, and recommendations on nearby adventures.
RECLAIM THE SUN
Your inner light is shining and calling you. It’s hidden by your life experiences and emotions. Through breathwork, you can better understand the pain and trauma holding you back, work through emotions, and connect to the universal energy available to you at any moment. Free yourself to be an even stronger force for good in the world.
What is the connection between our personal healing and the healing of the planet? A deep and boundless exchange with the Earth is available at any moment. Through gratitude for her, we bring resonance into her existence - whether it be through the plants and animals she stewards or her entire being.
Through Sacred Earth Ceremonies we can enter into this exchange with Mother Earth and thank her for all she provides to us. This exchange can be a form of radical environmental activism. In addition to protecting those places we love, standing up to speak about the impact of climate change, and being a guardian for the Earth, we can also breath with her and heal our collective wounds.
As we become whole, the planet becomes whole. It’s our destiny. Please join me by sending ideas of sacred places on the planet to bring the breathwork to, as well as signing up for these ceremonies as they become available in 2025.
SACRED EARTH CEREMONY
December 2024 in the Sandia Mountains of New Mexico: Having far too much fun on bikes!
Monique has a background in science and conservation, with a lifetime of social and environmental activism across the West. She is now stepping into a new role as a radical spiritual activist. It makes so much sense that we can bring our experience as a human being on the planet into our environmental activism, and heal ourself and the planet at the same time.
What is more counterculture than to love when the world is hating? To unify when the world is dividing, and to forgive when the world is blaming?
Meanwhile, you can find her walking the dogs, mountain biking, skate skiing, rafting, paddle boarding, and breathing in nature. The Earth is her landing pad and she loves spending time with her. And having a lot of fun while doing so!
Creative writing is also part of the journey, starting with the “Ultimate Cosmic Escape Room” - a wild and unexpected journey from New Jersey to Durango, Colorado. Check it out, and sign up for more musings by filling out the Outspoken Blog form below.
