
seeking balance, a blog
by Michelle Srih

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.

Shamanic drumming for healing: How rhythmic sound alters consciousness
Discover the power of shamanic drumming for healing, grounding and spiritual connection. Learn its benefits, techniques, and how rhythm supports inner transformation.

The power of ceremony: how ritual can Transform your modern life
Discover the power of ceremony for healing, presence, and spiritual connection. Learn how to create rituals that nourish your body, mind and soul.

Making the Unconscious Conscious: Jung, Shadow Work & the Journey to Wholeness
Explore Jungian shadow work to transform unconscious patterns into conscious awareness. Learn practical tools for healing, self-integration and living a more authentic life.

Prāṇa vs Qì: What Yoga and Traditional Chinese Medicine Teach Us About Healing Energy
Discover the similarities and differences between prāṇa and qì — two powerful life energies from yoga and Traditional Chinese Medicine.

Grounding in Nature: How Forest Bathing and Barefoot Time Reset the Nervous System
Learn how forest bathing, barefoot grounding, and mindful time in nature can reduce cortisol, boost serotonin, and support your mental health.

Embodying the Four Directions: Power Animals and Their Wisdom
Explore the wisdom of power animals and the four cardinal directions. Discover how the eagle, serpent, jaguar, and hummingbird can guide you through personal growth, healing, and transformation. Learn practical practices to connect with these spiritual allies.

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.

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.