From sacred rituals to indigenous medicinal traditions to therapeutic potentials to sociopolitical movements to taboo retaliation… psychedelics have had quite the crazy trip over time. The use of hallucinogenic substances dates back to ancient civilizations, where they used psychedelics for medicinal healing, shamanic rituals, and spiritual enlightenment. Our modern society has developed a different outlook […]

It is so easy to get wrapped up in the bigger picture and continuously be looking onwards to the next momentous life achievement or goal. We often look for satisfaction and fulfillment in these seemingly pivotal events that we strive so hard to reach. What we sometimes seem to lose sight of is – what […]

The Universe is embodied by us. We are all interconnected through nature and the Earth’s energy. According to the ancient wisdom of Alchemy, the five elements Air, Earth, Water, Fire, and Aether form the basis of all life. Every element exists within every cell of our body – we all have their energy encapsulating us. […]

Humans have long known that we somehow exist as a separate entity other than our physical selves. The ethereal concept of the soul is present throughout ancient religious, philosophical, and mythological traditions. Composed of the incorporeal essence of a living human being, the soul is considered to be the divinity of an individual’s highest being, […]

Hi!  My name is Melissa Bowman and I’m a BCAK registered kinesiologist based in beautiful British Columbia.  I graduated from Trinity Western University in Langley, with a degree in Human Kinetics and a specialization in Kinesiology.  Like many others – I have struggled with anxiety and depression – and continually work hard to keep my […]