Back home, holistic healing seems to be associated with hippies and communes, but holistic healing in Nepal is common. While I’m guilty of going to the doctor whenever I’m sick, I also believe in the long term benefits of practicing a healthy lifestyle for both my mind and body. I believe a lot of our […]
Experiencing Singing Bowl Therapy in Kathmandu
Dust was blowing in my face as cars raced by while my arm flailed in the air trying to hail a cab. I’d never had trouble finding one before, but today, they all seemed to be occupied. I waved at another, but again saw someone sitting in the front seat. It was occupied. Still, it […]
Osho Tapoban: My Night Meditating with a Cult
The story of Osho Tapoban is beyond fascinating. I’d heard a few people talk about a meditation center set in the hills near Kathmandu, and when I began to dig just a little deeper, an insane story enveloped me. Bhagwan Shree Rajneesh, later known as Osho, was an extremely controversial spiritual guru who gained fame in […]
Experiencing Reiki in Nepal: What it’s like
“I want you to sit up straight and when I ring the bell halfway through, you’ll lay down on your back. Try to feel the energy in my hands and focus on it moving through your body. If you experience a feeling, don’t fight it. Let it happen. Maybe you’ll feel happy, sad, sleepy. If […]