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Creating a Sacred Space for At-Home Breathwork and Meditation

In a world that asks us to move faster and do more, your breath and your inner stillness are sacred. At Mongata Healing Center, we’ve seen how the spaces we occupy directly influence the energy we hold. Whether you are beginning your breathwork journey or deepening an existing meditation practice, creating a dedicated space at home is a powerful step toward finding clarity and inner peace.
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Stories and resources for living a life that is vibrant and whole.
Here you'll find practical tools, insights, and rituals that support emotional well-being, spiritual connection, and embodied transformation. Whether you're exploring breathwork, sound healing, Human Design, or building resilience in everyday life, these articles offer grounded wisdom to help you return to your true self. It's a place for seekers, students, and curious hearts to deepen their personal practice and live with intention.
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Relationships are one of the greatest mirrors we have for self-discovery. They reflect our fears and our growth, our patterns and our potential. When we learn how to see our own energy clearly, we become better partners, friends, colleagues, and family members. Human Design gives us a map for how we relate, love, and live in connection with others.
In a world of constant motion, your breath and inner stillness are sacred. At Mongata Healing Center, we guide you in creating a home sanctuary that supports your breathwork and meditation practice.
Emotional resilience helps you stay grounded through stress, uncertainty, and change. At Mongata, we see it as a skill you can build through breath, awareness, and connection. This guide shares seven supportive ways to begin or deepen your journey.
If you’ve already looked up your Human Design chart and felt something click, you are not alone. This guide is for those who are ready to go deeper. It’s for seekers ready to understand the flow of energy in their chart, apply it to their daily life, and release old patterns that no longer serve.
In this guide, you will find practical tips for selecting a retreat, preparing for the experience, and understanding what to expect from the Sacred Sites and Symbols Labyrinth Retreat hosted by Mongata.
The Spring Equinox is a time of balance. The day and night are about equal in length, and the day represents renewal and new beginnings. As nature shifts from the stillness of winter to the vibrancy of spring, it invites us to do the same. However, even positive change can feel unsettling. Learn more about the tools we offer to support you through times of transition.
There’s something about midlife that feels like standing at a threshold. You’re no longer who you once were, but you’re not quite sure who you’re becoming. This phase isn’t just a transition; it’s an invitation, and Human Design can be your guide to navigating midlife with clarity, ease, and a renewed sense of purpose.
Fear doesn’t just exist in the mind, it leaves a physical imprint on the body. Breathwork works by activating the parasympathetic nervous system, which helps shift the body into a state of rest and relaxation. Learn more about letting go of fear and stress through breathwork.
February is a season for love, connection, and chocolate, which makes it the perfect month to explore cacao’s healing properties and impact on emotional well-being. Read more.
The world has fallen in love with Scandinavian lifestyle concepts like hygge, lagom, and now, the Swedish tradition of mys. So what is mys? How does it compare to other Nordic philosophies, and how can you incorporate more Swedish mysa into your life? Let's explore this delightful way of embracing coziness, togetherness, and simple pleasures.
Rituals don’t have to be elaborate or time-consuming. Whether it’s lighting a candle, practicing mindfulness, or gathering with a community, these small acts can transform our relationship with time, presence, and ourselves. Let’s explore the power of rituals and how they can support both body and soul in daily life.
As the year draws to a close, it’s the perfect time to pause, reflect, and celebrate the moments of growth, healing, and connection that defined 2024. Whether you discovered new tools for personal growth or deepened your healing journey, this year’s highlights offer wisdom to carry forward into the year ahead. Here are our favorite stories and resources from 2024 to inspire you as you step into 2025 with renewed intention and curiosity.
The holiday season is a whirlwind. Now is the time to carve out space for you. Even if you can't make it to the Mongata studio, our new audio courses are here to support you wherever you are—a pocket-sized invitation to pause, reflect, and reconnect.
At Mongata Healing Center, we believe that mindfulness isn't just about sitting still—it's about finding ways to connect with yourself and the present moment. Mindful journaling offers a way to dive deeper into thoughts and feelings and increase the benefits of your writing and meditation practices.
Building a supportive community isn’t just about surrounding yourself with others—it’s about creating a space where you can be seen, heard, and valued.
Whether you're completely new to SoulCollage® or simply looking for another avenue to explore your inner world, this practice can help you tap into your intuition, spark creativity, and gain deeper insights into your life. Find out more
Whether you're brand new to Human Design or have heard about it in passing, this guide will introduce you to its core principles, explain how to get your own Human Design chart and explore how you can apply what you learn to live in harmony with your authentic self.
The world is full of noisy distractions. From mobile device notifications to beeping card readers, radio streaming, road noise, and so much more, we are constantly surrounded by the racket of everyday life. Sound baths offer a way to reset both body and mind after spending the day in constant clangor is an essential wellness practice. Read more.
Whether you are looking to deepen your journaling practice or explore other holistic healing methods, Mongata is your partner in achieving a balanced and fulfilling life. By integrating daily journaling with the various offerings at Mongata, you can create a comprehensive approach to personal growth and well-being, ensuring a more harmonious and enriched life. Get tips.
Understanding the importance of healing circles and finding a supporting healing community begins with exploring their origins, purpose, and the many benefits they offer to those who participate.
With a few reminders and some practice, we can revive our curiosity, deepen our sense of wonder, and reap the mental health benefits of cultivating these traits. Explore our top 10 practices for bringing wonder back into your life
Discover your true self with human design. Learn what it is and how it works, and unlock your potential with personalized readings and workshops at Mongata.
Sound healing is a therapeutic practice that uses the power of sound vibrations to restore and enhance physical, mental, and emotional well-being. It involves using various instruments, such as singing bowls, drums, and tuning forks, to produce soothing sounds that promote deep relaxation and healing. Learn more
Journaling is a profound practice for self-discovery that can significantly enhance mental health and personal growth. By writing down your thoughts and feelings, you can create a powerful tool for introspection and transformation. Start your journaling practice with these tips and prompts.
Breathwork transcends simple breathing exercises; it's an intentional practice that harnesses the power of breath to delve deep into our well-being. This practice serves as a bridge, connecting us to our inner selves and facilitating a journey toward holistic health. Learn more.
Many of us struggle to secure a good night's sleep, which is crucial for our mental, emotional, and physical health. While the detriments of sleep deprivation—ranging from impaired cognitive function and mood swings to long-term health risks—are well-documented, finding effective solutions can often be challenging. Embrace the healing power of sound for transformative sleep with Valarie Budayr.
As the founder of Mongata Healing Center, a Certified Sound Practitioner, a Trauma-Informed Pause Breathwork Facilitator, and a devoted guide in self-discovery and healing, I'm thrilled to share a breathwork exercise you can do at home. With this post and video, I'll take you through a transformative at-home breathwork experience, reflecting on the transformative power of the New Year.
In this post, we'll discover what deep sleep is, how it affects our wellbeing, and provide a free guided deep sleep meditation with Valarie. Let's get started.
Valarie’s Journal
Valarie’s personal collection of reflections, stories, and moments from the heart. Here, Valarie shares glimpses into her spiritual journey, ancestral healing, nature rituals, and everyday wisdom. These writings invite you to slow down, listen deeply, and walk alongside Valarie through the ever-unfolding weave of life.
What makes a woman truly wise? In this reflection, Valarie shares the timeless traits of women who lead with grace, depth, and intuition. From fierce boundaries to deep listening, these qualities are cultivated and offer a pathway to embodying your own wisdom with courage and compassion.
Inspired by the wonder of The Secret Garden, this piece invites you to reimagine what is possible behind hedges, gates, and winding paths. Valarie shares the essential elements of a secret garden, from hidden doors and scent-filled entryways to sacred inner sanctums for rest and reflection. These spaces are more than beautiful. They are places of healing, imagination, and connection to your inner self.
On the island of Gotland, where my family roots run deep, Midsummer is more than a celebration. From the early morning swim to the raising of the Maypole and the taste of strawberry sponge cake during fika, every moment is infused with magic and meaning. This story is a reflection on what it means to welcome the fullness of summer with open arms, surrounded by loved ones and the beauty of tradition.
Inspired by summers in Sweden and the warmth of her grandmother’s forest bed, Valarie reflects on the timeless joy of mys, deep, soul-soothing coziness. From Oregon rain to desert nights in New Mexico, this piece invites you to craft your own fredagsmys ritual.
A reflective river journey becomes a metaphor for life in this story about letting go, embracing the unknown, and learning to trust the current. Discover how water teaches us to release, transform, and thrive by simply going with the flow.
Today is the shortest and darkest day of the year in the Northern hemisphere and the longest and brightest day in the Southern Hemisphere. It also marks the celebration of Reindeer Mother’s Night in the far northern regions of the planet.
The original St. Lucia was a young Christian martyr who lived in Sicily, Italy in the 4th century. She was known for her love and kindness. The St. Lucia tradition can be traced back to the time of the Roman Empire.
I’ve spent the last two years doing intensive ancestral healing work so that the next generation and those that follow can use new patterns and the toxic dysfunctional ones can be laid to rest.
Human Design
Discover the blueprint of your unique energy. These resources explore the art and science of Human Design as a tool for self-awareness, clarity, and alignment. Learn how to work with your type, strategy, and authority, deepen your understanding of your chart, and integrate Human Design into everyday life. Whether you’re brand new or already on the path, these writings offer grounded insight and soulful guidance for living in harmony with who you truly are.
Breathwork
Explore the transformative power of the breath. In these posts, we share practices, reflections, and insights to help you regulate your nervous system, release stored emotions, and return to a place of calm presence.
Emotional Health
Tending to your emotional well-being is an essential part of the healing journey. In this category, you’ll find supportive practices, reflections, and resources to help you process emotions, build resilience, and navigate life with greater compassion and clarity. From breathwork and sound healing to ancestral healing and somatic awareness, these posts are here to guide you in feeling more grounded, connected, and whole.