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longer limited by my fears and thoughts of what others may think of me. I’ve also established firm boundaries around my practice and tend to stick to them. Although the priest who baptized me in the religion still practic - es, I no longer go to him as I felt the whole process was punitive and very fear-based. So now, I’m learning more about rituals and practices through my father, who has been affectionately described by a family friend as a brujo (witch doctor) in his own right. And I listen to Palo music (literally meaning stick music) — the drums and the singing are a reminder of my ancestors and practices passed down to us. While there is information about Dominican Voodoo available, I would encourage anyone interested in learning more to do their own research. Much of what I have learned has been through oral trans - mission from my priest, other practitioners, and certain family mem- bers. I’ve also established relationships in certain botanicas in NYC and will ask questions about oils, baths, and candles. More recently I have found a local botanica in Manassas, VA, where I purchase items for my practice. Dominican Voodoo is plagued with misconceptions, such as it is only black magic and those who seek out this practice are only doing it to hurt others. I’m sure, like anything else in life, there may be those cases. But I have seen this practice do a lot of good for my loved ones. I’ve seen people be healed from sickness and find solutions to legal problems. But for me, like most spiritual practices, Dominican voo - doo can help a person heal and serve their highest good when used correctly. Cindy Carrasquillo, RN, BSN, HNB-BC, is a board-certified Holis - tic Registered Nurse, and Reiki practitioner, who really enjoys help - ing others heal. She practices Dominican voodoo along with reading Tarot, and enjoys being in nature, reading, and spending time with her kids and loved ones.
book, Herbal Healing for Women , though this tea is good for all gen- ders.
1 part yellow dock root 2 parts wild yam root 1 part dandelion root 1 part oregon grape root 2 parts burdock root 1 part vitex (chaste berry) Cinnamon, ginger, sassafras, and orange peel to taste.
Visit your local herb store or herbalist, get creative with these pro- portions, and enjoy! Anjali Sunita, ERYT-500, YACEP, is a Hatha Yoga Instructor, Ayurvedic practitioner, former founder of Baltimore Yoga Village, and creator of Vil - lage Life Wellness. Free resource for Ayurveda on Instagram @accessible_ ayurveda; and courses and consultations at www.villagelifewellness.com. This article originally appeared on her blog (villagelifewellness.medium. com) on Medium, and is reprinted here with permission. Anjali is leading the 4-day Ayurveda + Yoga Wellness Retreat — a prac - tice that will nourish each of your senses: touch, sound, smell and taste — this August at the Pathways Retreat Center. For more information and to regis - ter, visit www.PathwaysProductions.com/retreats.
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