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She cleanses you spiritually through smudging and various shamanic rituals that keep evil spirits at bay and that help energize yourself and that enhance your ability to heal yourself. You will leave the session feeling relaxed yet energized, and may even have discovered some insights about yourself in the process. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f70f08b85b66a7f80fd2b48/1603588328269-62MPB61YCKA9RNU3QEUP/hypnosis.jpg Healing Sessions - Hypnosis Naren is a National Guild of Hypnotists-certified hypnotist, and has helped many clients with hypnosis. Hypnosis puts you in a deeply relaxed state, one in which you are still fully aware of your surroundings yet open to suggestions that you can use long after the hypnosis session. Hypnosis has been used for years to help people with everything from quitting smoking, dieting, decreasing anxiety, removing phobias or fears, and building self-confidence, among other things, and has proven itself as an effective treatment. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f70f08b85b66a7f80fd2b48/1601940101510-N6N10WGR970DBGQZJ6PJ/IMG_0863.JPG Healing Sessions - Soul Cleansing and Retrieval In Mongolian shamanism, it is widely known that our souls can sometimes depart from our bodies when we experience sudden shocks or have troubling experiences. In such cases, soul retrieval is necessary, and soul cleansing must take place in order to banish the negative souls that may have attached themselves to us to fill up the empty space. 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She is able to work through the spirit-guides to offer you solutions, and, perhaps as importantly, letting you recognize the underlying causes, not only the symptoms. https://www.tolincenter.com/about-tengrism daily 0.75 2020-10-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f70f08b85b66a7f80fd2b48/1601937006026-G03LZOG6HMQNZ1FOPDKB/byambadorj_massusa.jpg About Tengrism - Tengrism is not simply an ancient religion Shamanism in one form or another is found throughout the world, and is widely recognized as being our most ancient form of spiritual practice. Mongolian shamanism, known also as Tengrism, is an animistic spiritual practice that honors a multitude of Nature spirits and our ancestor spirits, who we believe guide us and watch over us, even when we are not aware of them. In fact, one of the benefits of practicing Tengrism is that it helps attune us to the ways that our ancestor spirits try to communicate with us, allowing us to tap into their wisdom from another realm and to grow spiritually. The practices in Tengrism are easy to learn and follow, and help us focus our natural spiritual energies in productive ways even as it helps us realize our interconnectedness to Nature. We are able to draw from the energy and protection of a variety of Nature and ancestor spirits to better ourselves and lead happier, more fulfilling lives. Byambadorj (left) prepares for a divination and healing session by playing his jaw harp and gathering the materials needed to provide guidance to the advanced shamanic workshop participants. Photography by Shawn McIntosh https://www.tolincenter.com/our-people daily 0.75 2020-10-05 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f70f08b85b66a7f80fd2b48/1601937986265-PJLIKNLME0VDJ81LU3X2/byambadorj.jpg Our People - Byambadorj Byambadorj is the most widely esteemed shaman in Mongolia, keeping shamanic traditions alive during the Communist era and playing a key role in reviving Mongolian shamanism when the country became democratic. He is a mentor and spiritual adviser for the Tolin Center, and in his first visit to the US in fall 2019 helped dozens of participants at various workshops learn about and connect with shamanism, as well as offering healing and divination sessions. He is the author of many books on shamanism, with one book, Reflections of a Mongolian Shaman, being translated into English. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f70f08b85b66a7f80fd2b48/1601937784743-9VHQY5XLN35CDMIPBOHX/IMG_8240.jpg Our People - Naren McIntosh Tobias Keene, D.D.S. Hailing from Richmond, Virginia, Dr. Tobias Keene brings a bit of unabashed Southern hospitality to all his patients. He moved to Washington, D.C. over thirty years ago as a freshman at Ivy College. Right after graduation, he attended World University’s School of Dentistry. Before opening Keene Dental in 1994, he worked for free clinics and some of the finest practices in the District. He is part of the 123 Dental Association and stays up-to-date on the latest dental discoveries. When not striving to keep his patients happy and healthy, he’s enjoys hiking with his family in Rock Creek Park. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f70f08b85b66a7f80fd2b48/1601938131929-F5JLWAY596TCJQQNE0TC/ujim_websitebio.jpg Our People - Ujim Solonggod Tobias Keene, D.D.S. Hailing from Richmond, Virginia, Dr. Tobias Keene brings a bit of unabashed Southern hospitality to all his patients. He moved to Washington, D.C. over thirty years ago as a freshman at Ivy College. Right after graduation, he attended World University’s School of Dentistry. Before opening Keene Dental in 1994, he worked for free clinics and some of the finest practices in the District. He is part of the 123 Dental Association and stays up-to-date on the latest dental discoveries. When not striving to keep his patients happy and healthy, he’s enjoys hiking with his family in Rock Creek Park. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f70f08b85b66a7f80fd2b48/1601938162829-Z25DPA7PR48TECT6QD18/suhu_websitebio.png Our People - Dr. Norman SuHu Tobias Keene, D.D.S. Hailing from Richmond, Virginia, Dr. Tobias Keene brings a bit of unabashed Southern hospitality to all his patients. He moved to Washington, D.C. over thirty years ago as a freshman at Ivy College. Right after graduation, he attended World University’s School of Dentistry. Before opening Keene Dental in 1994, he worked for free clinics and some of the finest practices in the District. 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