Sound, Breathwork, Human Design, Expressive Arts

Welcome to Mongata

Mongata is a contemplative studio in Madison, Connecticut, devoted to living with greater presence, creativity, and wonder. Through sound, breathwork, expressive arts, and thoughtfully curated experiences, we create space to slow down, create, and reconnect with what makes life meaningful.

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Sound Immersion

Expressive Art and Personal Retreats

Breathwork Experiences

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Free to Be You: Human Design 101

An Audio Course by Valarie Budayr

Discover the fascinating world of Human Design and learn how to live authentically with our audio course, Free to Be You. Designed for beginners and personal growth enthusiasts, this course will guide you on a personalized journey through the foundational concepts of Human Design, helping you understand and apply your unique Human Design Blueprint to your life.

Purchasing Free to Be You will give you access to a library of more than 45 episodes. You can explore your unique type, authority, and strategy or deepen your overall understanding of Human Design with the entire library.

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What Our Clients Say

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“I am sleeping again!!! After fighting insomnia for 5 years, I am finally sleeping again. Valarie’s insights, guidance and tools have helped to clear years of trauma and have me gaining back my life again.”

SHARON BECKSTEIN

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“Valarie’s kind and gentle way of sharing and guiding are like a balm for the soul during a time of great stress and uncertainty. As a leader, Wise Woman, and teacher, her mentoring cleared my mental clutter and helped me rediscover CALM. She is simply magic!”

BECKY FLANSBURG

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“Valarie Budayr’s sound and self-healing work has had a profound influence on me-clearing past, stuck energies; restoring vitality in multiple areas of my life, as well as opening new ways of seeing, new perspectives that had been incomplete or out of focus.”

BRENNA STEVENSON

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“My anxiety has greatly decreased and blocks around certain topics and areas in my life have shifted and moved. After many years of feeling trapped, I have a sense of ease and peace.” 

MARY GRACE CAUGHFEILD

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Online Resources for your Journey

Mongata helps you live in alignment with who you've come here to be. Using practices like human design, sound, and breathwork, we help you live vibrantly. We invite you to explore our resources and visit our studio in Madison for private session soon. Listen to the latest Mongata Podcast episode, watch a meditation video, or download a meditation guide.

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Latest Blog Posts

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Feeling Mentally Drained?
Feeling Mentally Drained?

Feeling mentally drained isn't a permanent state. This kind of fatigue is a signal sent by your body and mind that it’s time to slow down, pay attention, and reset. You have more tools for that reset than you might realize.

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Monochord: The Ancient Instrument Bringing Sound, Science, and Healing Together
Monochord: The Ancient Instrument Bringing Sound, Science, and Healing Together
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Breathwork for Emotional Release
Breathwork for Emotional Release

Emotions without a healthy outlet tend to settle in the body, shaping how you sleep, relate to others, and move through daily life. The good news? One of the most effective tools for releasing pent-up emotion is readily available to you. Through intentional, conscious breathing, you can help the body unlock stored tension, process difficult emotions, and return to a steadier, more grounded version of yourself. 

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How to Read a Human Design Chart
How to Read a Human Design Chart

Whether you’re navigating a major life transition, feeling stuck in your relationship or career, or simply seeking a better understanding of your true nature, Human Design is a great tool for discovering more about your inner self and how to honor it. This guide walks you through the core elements of reading a Human Design chart so you can begin to make sense of the complex, layered system and, more importantly, apply its takeaways to your everyday life.

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