seeking balance, a blog

by Michelle Srih

Resistance: The Gateway to Healing & Growth

Resistance: The Gateway to Healing & Growth

Discover how resistance in therapy, psychedelic journeys, and somatic healing can become the gateway to deep healing and personal growth. Learn how to welcome resistance, work with it, and transform it into lasting change.

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The Spiritual Significance of the Pine Cones: Sacred Geometry, Nature & Inner Awakening

The Spiritual Significance of the Pine Cones: Sacred Geometry, Nature & Inner Awakening

Discover the spiritual significance of pine cones, sacred geometry in nature, and lessons for growth, resilience, and awakening. Explore insights through holistic coaching, Ayurvedic guidance, energy healing, and psychedelic therapy at Shakti Rising.

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From crisis to connection: a trauma-informed perspective on spiritual awakening

From crisis to connection: a trauma-informed perspective on spiritual awakening

Explore how trauma can catalyze spiritual awakening and learn how trauma-informed, embodied and holistic practices guide you towards healing, connection and purpose.

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What Is Qi? Understanding the Vital Energy That Connects All Life

What Is Qi? Understanding the Vital Energy That Connects All Life

The concept of Qi (pronounced chee) is both fundamental to Chinese philosophy and medicine, and yet—somewhat elusive. Often translated as “vapor,” “gas,” or “air,” Qi has come to be more widely understood as “vital energy” or “life force.” It is believed to be the invisible thread that animates life, connects all things, and underlies every transformation in the universe.

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Finding Healing Through shamanic practices
Shamanic Healing, Holistic Health Michelle Srih Shamanic Healing, Holistic Health Michelle Srih

Finding Healing Through shamanic practices

When my client, a single mother, first walked into my healing space, she was carrying the weight of chronic migraines, skin issues and burnout. "I've tried everything," she sighed, "from prescription medications to talk therapy." Three months into her therapeutic shamanic practice, her migraines had reduced significantly, her skin was starting to look brighter and she had developed tools to manage stress effectively. Over the years, I have had clients regularly report, relief from chronic pain, reduced inflammation, better digestion and gut health, improved sleep quality and increased energy levels.

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