Author Archives: Ananaia OLeary

About Ananaia OLeary

My life-long love affair with humanity has led me to a deep understanding of the workings of the human psyche, and perhaps more importantly, the authentic nature of the human spirit. Over 20 years of spiritual study and both personal and professional experience I have developed my capacity to perceive the subtle energies and spiritual presence, which operate just below the surface of ordinary perception. My journey has taught me that these subtle dynamics shape our lives on every level: spiritual, mental, emotional and physical. We may not perceive them consciously, but they impact us concretely. When we come together, you bring your willingness and wisdom. I utilize my skills as a shaman, healer, visionary and teacher and the transformational power of love to help you heal, evolve, discover and share your medicine gifts. As you release impeding energy patterns and mobilize your authentic gifts, life becomes more vibrant, harmonious and empowered. Let's collaborate!

Follow Your Instincts

Follow Your Instincts

Time to disregard the road signs & follow your instincts. There are times to seek guidance, but never give away your own knowing. Your intuition is the best guide. When you align with your own Magnetic North, your Inner Compass will always guide you safely through.

Sing Out!

Tense? Anxious? Stressed? Try humming, toning or singing. The vibrations stimulate your Vagus nerve & promote relaxation.

While there are many Vagus nerve humming or toning techniques you can learn, simply singing along to your favorite tunes can work wonders. Next time you're stressed, sing out!

Open to the Stars

The best Spirit Allies are blessed with a bit of whimsy. This delightful message feels universal:

Doff your hat & open to the Stars.

A great reminder to open the Crown chakra & welcome Celestial wisdom.

Regain Your Evolutionary Momentum

Humans have been learning about love by trial and error. In the process, things can get sticky, often painful. When we hurt, we tend to hunker down to lick our wounds. When we are unsure how to proceed, our progress is stymied. Wherever this painful inertia exists, healing is needed. As we heal, we relieve paralyzing pressure & regain our evolutionary momentum.

Sensing Your EarthStar Chakra

Your EarthStar chakra connects you to our planet's energy field, allowing for a dynamic energetic exchange & partnership with Gaia.

This energetic interface:

  • promotes stability
  • enhances resiliency
  • facilitates the release & earthing of excess or stagnant energies
  • strengthens & nourishes your energy field
  • provides growing ground for your Luminous Becoming

This luminous orb of energy is located approximately 12” below your feet (when standing) or your Root chakra (when seated on the ground.)

To sense your EarthStar, try this exercise:

1. Stand comfortably

2. Relax & quiet your mind

3. Gently bring your awareness to the place where your feet connect to the Earth, then allow your awareness to sink down beneath your feet

4. Sense your EarthStar chakra – a luminous orb of energy about 12" below where your feet connect to the Earth

5. Everyone senses energy in their own way: imagining this orb may help you connect to it

6. Once you have connected to your EarthStar, gently rest your awareness on it & breathe naturally yet deeply

7. Notice any impressions that arise in your body or mind.

Variation: Explore doing this process while seated on the floor or in a chair. When seated, your EarthStar will be below your Root chakra, not your feet.

~ Ananaia O'Leary

To Relax: Soften Your Gaze

Here's a simple practice that can help ease stress & promote relaxation. If you're feeling stressed, take a moment to notice your eyes. Is your vision tight & narrowly focused? Prolonged visual focus can increase stress levels. Softening your gaze encourages relaxation. Don't take my word for it. Try it out for yourself.

Notice your state of being as you focus intently on a narrow field of vision for a few minutes. Now release your visual focus & allow your gaze to broaden to encompass a wide field of vision. Be mindful of the periphery of your vision. An old teacher of mine called this "minding the edges." Gently mind the edges for a few minutes & notice your state of being. Are you more relaxed?

Try going back & forth between tight vs. wide focus & notice the shifts in your body, mind & emotions. Becoming familiar with the contrast between these two states can help you recognize when you are becoming stressed & remind you take a moment to widen out & relax.