I am a Ceremonial Musician, Sacred Plant Medicine Facilitator, Trauma-Informed 300-hour Breathwork Teacher, and a current student in 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training. My work is guided by a deep commitment to creating safe spaces for healing and deep reflection, offering transformative experiences that connect us to ourselves, each other, and the Earth. My journey began when I was just 13 years old, during a time of deep loss after the passing of a parent and then shortly after that the news of my other parent sick with cancer. I found myself searching for something greater; a sense of purpose, connection, and healing. A way to somehow have a magic potion and powers to control what was in front of me. That search led me to learn about ayahuasca many YouTube videos later I was in the world of sacred plant medicines. Even as a young teen, I spoke about these medicines with others, feeling an unexplainable pull toward their wisdom.

Through my teenage years, I explored plant medicines in various contexts, often recreationally, but always with a sense of curiosity and reflection. When I turned 18, my focus shifted. I began sitting intentionally with sacred medicines like the Santos Niños, Hape, microdosing, and immersing myself in shamanic rituals. This marked a turning point in my life. Struggling with addiction, low self-esteem, and a dark period of partying, bad decisions and self-doubt, I started integrating practices such as yoga, meditation, and breathwork to help me process trauma. While I was practicing theses healing modalities, I was struggling to live still. Life was going to fast and everything was pulling me in there direction. I was sitting with Hape and Mama Cacao and asking for guidance. They led me to some solo travels that would change everything.

In 2022, my path led me to Costa Rica, where I spent weeks living on a permaculture farm, immersed in nature and giving back to the land. That time in the jungle helped me connect with Mother Earth in profound ways. Here I was sitting with Mama Cacao and Hapesito, these sacred medicines mixed with the land opened my eyes to even more. There was a calling to sit with kambo. Afterward, I met my first Kambo teacher, Wanda, who introduced me to the spirit of Kambo with integrity and grace. Her teachings remain a guiding force in my life. Kambo ceremonies became a major force in my healing journey. Kambo has helped me transformed my life in ways I could never have imagined, and he continues to teach me every day. These practices, alongside yoga and mindfulness, became my foundation for sobriety and healing. I am proud to say I have been sober for four years, and this journey has brought me to a place of deep reverence for life and sacred medicines.

Later that following year, I traveled to Lake Atitlan Guatemala, a place that transformed me on every level. While there, I had the honor of sitting with ayahuasca for the first time, deepening my connection to ancestral wisdom and my own soul. It was here in the portal of many ceremonies, deep healing, and a remembrance of who I am, where I sat with visions of meeting my teacher that would change everything. Visions of dancing with the Santos Ninos, seeing ancestral lineage flying and spiraling above my head. I knew my work was yet to begin. Here on Lake Atitlan I received my name you may know me as Willow Sea, I asked the lake for a name. Sitting with her my last moments with her I asked “ What’s my name? Who am I ?”. She answered with “ Your are Happy, You are you, And I am FREE!!!” , after this what felt like a breakthrough she said “Willow Sea”. A moment that brought me to tears, together we were flow. The lake is so special to me and so many, truly a blessing to have her guide my way even to this very moment you read this. I also learned from the Mayan community and spent so much time with community, which inspired me to explore yoga more deeply as a way to guide others into their bodies as this practice has for myself. My time on the sacred lands of Guatemala; living off-grid, connecting with the elements, and sitting in ceremony, was life-changing. I had the opportunity to guide private Breathwork sessions and start tapping into all the learning I’ve done. It was a great learning and deeply healing experience, forever grateful.

Throughout my journey, I have been blessed with incredible teachers who have guided me with wisdom and grace. Lauren Cowart Founder of Way of the Yogi School of Instructors, She introduced me to the power of consistency, resilience, and humility through traditional Hatha yoga. Her teachings have shown me that life’s ebbs and flows are part of the practice, both on and off the mat. I remember going to the studio for the first time, my first group practice in this new community but also a deeply known community. I was scared and felt so disconnected, throughout my time in this portal of yoga I started really being in my body more. Having a space to explore our bodies in a safe and supported space is so important. I will hold this special place always in my heart, and for Lauren I am beyond grateful to have her as a teacher , soul sister , and guide.

Another teacher, Bonnie Divina Maa founder of Church of the Christed Self, has taught me what it truly means to hold space with integrity and devotion. I met Bonnie and her partner Kevin David Sananda(also Founder of Church of Christed Self) through a dear soul sister(Jamie), and her guidance has been a constant source of inspiration. She embodies humility and deep respect for the plants, the Earth, and all living beings. Her teachings remind me of the sacred responsibility we hold as facilitators and guides. The first time I met Bonnie I didn’t know what I was about to experience. She walked in and I knew I was safe, She is a warrior spirit. We were gathering for a Santos Ninos ceremony, but it felt like Ayahuasca. this moment opened me up beyond words. I had just been about 3 months in my body since sitting in ceremony in guatemala, and this took me back to a place of pure Love Consciousness. My visions from Guatemala started flooding in and it took me no time to know this was it. I spent the next 3 - 4 months integrating and learning , and one day it was time. I messaged her asking and letting her know if she ever needs help I would be happy to help in ceremony, I want to help. From there it’s been a relationship I will hold forever. Her and her partner Kevin are so kind and really live the way of the plants. Thank goddess for our paths meeting.

Forever Teachers Right here!

Lauren and Bonnie are both true masters of their crafts, embodying wisdom, integrity, and grace in everything they do. I feel so deeply blessed to be guided by teachers like them, whose lessons continue to inspire and shape me on this path. And will for the rest of my days on this earth. I mean they are some powerful teachers , Strong, and know what they are doing. Learning so much everyday, So grateful.

This path has profoundly changed me. It has helped me heal and cope with an eating disorder, depression, anxiety, body dysmorphia, and addiction. It has shown me the power of time, patience, and self-compassion. Through sacred medicines, yoga, breathwork, and ceremony, I’ve learned to alchemize my struggles into growth and strength. What drives me to share these practices is the profound impact they’ve had on my life. They’ve transformed my mental state, my relationships, and my connection to the world around me. I’ve healed chronic fatigue and pain held in my body from past traumas, and I’ve found a sense of peace I never thought possible. We all deserve to feel this peace, to experience healing, and to reconnect with our true selves. 

Community has been a cornerstone of my growth. Coming together with others reminds us that we are not alone, that we are all experiencing life’s challenges from different perspectives but with shared humanity. In community, we create space for healing, transformation, and deep connection. Today, my vision is to continue fostering healing through retreats, one-on-one sessions, and ceremonies, both in person and online. I dream of guiding others to sacred places like Guatemala and creating spaces where we can integrate ancient wisdom with modern practices. My mission is to help others remember who they are, reconnect with their bodies, and experience the transformative power of healing.

With deep gratitude and unwavering dedication, I walk this sacred path with you, with reverence for all who seek transformation, healing, and growth.