Alexandra's Adventures

Floating & feeling @moonmountaingathering 🌲💦✨ I've just returned home from a beautiful week of sisterhood, earth skills, and village living. These are potent times we have courageously incarnated into and I'm so grateful for the wombyn who are really showing up to hold supportive space for one another. I'm grateful for the opportunity to be witnessed in my vulnerability and for the reminders that it's safe and beautiful to be real together. I'm grateful for the freedom & privilege to be where I'm at in my process; to swim naked in the pond surrounded by trees, birds, women & children; to pray, play, weave, rest, and pray more; to shoot arrows, make fire and sing songs; to share nourishing meals from the land; to sob & scream and properly grieve in ritual beneath the full moon, and then to fall asleep naked on the earth, snuggled up close with my sweet nursing boy. ❤️ What a blessing this wild journey of life is. 🙏🏼 #moonmountaingathering #rewild #wombyn #sisterhood #love #healing #water #forest #pachamama #alexandrasadventures

Yoni steam blessings🌸🌿🌼 Sisters~ if you aren't familiar with yoni steams, get ready for a major life upgrade. This is an ancient form of feminine care, well-respected by traditional healers across the globe, remedying almost any aspect of uterine pathology and supporting overall reproductive health. 🍃 This beautiful practice offers many known benefits including: -regulation of menstruation; -significant reduction of discomfort, cramps, bloating, exhaustion & other symptoms associated with menstruation; -cleansing & revitalization of the uterus; -speedy healing after birth & toning of the reproductive system -treatment of uterine fibroids, ovarian cysts, uterine weakness / prolapse -assistance w/ healing of hemorrhoids -treatment of chronic vaginal/yeast infections -maintenance of healthy odor -increase of circulation & fertility -relief from menopause symptoms 🍃 How to do it: Gather or buy organic edible herbs (I like to use rose, calendula, mugwort, sage, motherwort, yarrow, raspberry leaf, lavender, fennel, basil, tulsi, oregano, nettle, marigold, plantain leaves, damiana, lemon balm, chamomile...) Set prayers & intentions. Steep in a pot w/ lid on keeping steam in. Remove clothing from the waist down. Squat or sit over herbs, ideally in a sacred space with a beautiful view, allowing the warm steam to enter you. (be careful not to get burned.) Wrap yourself up in a large blanket or towel to keep all the warmth in. Enjoy for about 20 minutes. During a yoni steam I like to meditate, breathe, sing, or write in my journal. .🍃 I harvest herbs fresh from my garden, but if this is not an option for you then I recommend purchasing herbs through @alliedevima's platform @womenswellnessmovement. She also has detailed instructions on her website. .🍃 (Don't do when bleeding, pregnant, or with IUDs) . I'd love to hear in the comments how yoni steams have benefited some of you sisters ✨🙏🏼 Blessings to all yonis & wombs! 🌷 . #yonisteam #flowers #herbs #plantmedicine #selfcare #ritual #awakening #wombyn #womenshealth #herbalism #selflovemom_ent #motherhood #womanhood #health #beauty #ancientwisdom #rootsofzion #alexandrasadventure

"What do I want to carry with me today?" . We women we usually carry a bag or purse of some sort. Imagine how much excess energy we accumulate and carry when we go days or weeks without totally emptying it out! Sometimes I wonder why the heck my bag is so heavy, then I dig down to the bottom and find a combination of things including bracelets, receipts, pens, chocolate, wrappers, lip balms, acorns, crystals, rocks, leaves and other goodies Zion has gathered and asked to bring home for his Dada, and a ridiculous amount of coins. So I've begun a new practice around this. Every evening I empty out my bag and put all of its contents in designated spots. Then the next time I'm leaving the house I begin within an empty bag, and ask myself "what do I want to carry with me today?" and fill it accordingly. A simple yet powerful life upgrade! I highly recommend it 👍🏼😉👜🌷 (Inspired by @mariekondo's wonderfully inspiring book: The Life Changing Magic of Tidying Up; The Japanese Art of De-Cluttering) . #lightenup #simplicity #minimalism #clarity #ritual #wombyn #mindfulness #awareness #health #peace #sacredlife #alexandrasadventures . (My bag pictured here is a traditional mochila bag, fair-trade and handmade by the Wayuu people in Colombia. Some are available for sale through my sister @mariahgannessa's project @fourvisionsmarket)

Walking with my babies, through the forest and down to the river. 🌿🌞💦 Everything was going great... I felt so powerful & beautiful with Zi on my back and Av walking by my side. I didn't bring her leash because she's usually pretty good about staying with me. After a fun day of swimming, we hiked all the way back up through rocks & boulders, up the 10 min trail to the parking lot, when all of sudden (the wild soul + free spirit that she is) Avalon stops, thinks to herself "wait a sec, I'm actually not ready to leave yet..." and sprints full speed all the way back down to the water 😵 so with Z on my back I spent the next half hour hiking all over yelling her name and looking for her. Eventually I found her swimming super far upstream. I lured her in with some smoked salmon I had in my pack, picked her up and carried her down from some rocks she was too scared to jump down from herself, tied some woven branches & leaves together to use as a makeshift leash, and practically dragged her all the way back up. It was a crazy adventure but a great workout! Oh @avalonsadventures, always keepin things exciting 💗 #avalonsadventures #yubariver #family #tribe #earthmama #summertime #motherhood #wolfdog #love #rootsofzion #alexandrasadventures

These are the #beautiful #trees surrounding our #home 🌲 Enjoying this #peaceful morning snuggling in bed with my babies. Zion is half asleep on my chest, nursing, Avalon is curled up next to us, and Ariyeh just made me the most delicious smoothie: blueberries, strawberries, acai, maca, lucuma, and hemp seeds. Superfood salvation to bring #mama renewed clarity & vitality. ✨ #healthy #happy #blessed #life #motherhood #nature #pachamama #organic #offgrid #family #forest #mountain #winter #alexandrasadventures

I feel grateful & #blessed to be a #woman. I give thanks for our strong intuition and for our ability to feel so deeply. I give thanks for our blood, for our direct connection to the #natural rhythms of the #earth & #moon. I am thankful for you sisters who have witnessed me in my rawest expression, loved me & lifted me up, and I am thankful to be able to do the same for you. I am thankful to have experienced the power of creation and to now be a #mother. I am thankful to the #sisters who by graceful example have taught me how to go inside, listen, and #pray from the deepest depths of my soul. Tonight on this #newmoon, I pray to be able to share greater levels of presence with the wise #women in my life, and also to be connected with other new #mamas who are walking a similar path as I am. ✨❤️ #womensday #goddess #wisdom #prayers #tribe #beauty #purity #love #family #sacred #sisterhood #alexandrasadventures

One year ago today ~ wow so much has changed and yet what I wrote still totally resonates... "Resting beneath the #jungle & #sunshine on the mossy boulders as this #river of fresh icy #mountain #water rushes all around me❤️ Several people have asked me recently if there's anything that I fear. I've been reflecting on that quite a bit in the past few days. The only thing I sometimes find myself feeling fear about is the possibility of my friends & family not waking up to caring about getting healthier & expanding their consciousness (mind body & spirit.) Fortunately, I've gotten a lot better with this, realizing that I can't force anyone to grow faster than they're ready to. I just have to meet people where they're at, love them fully, and #surrender their journey the same way I've surrendered my own. Other than that, I feel protected & connected, and I know that every single detail in #life happens so perfectly in order for us to continue growing. I trust that every situation/encounter I find myself in, is for my growth, and ultimately for the greater good of All. Dissolving all sense of separation, trusting in the pure divinity & infinite power of the universe, feeling & communicating with my guides, angels, and ancestors, and filling every ounce of my being with joy, #harmony, and #love, truly has removed all fear from my life. Fear is now but a distant memory of something I was once temporarily tricked by. I know that I am always exactly where I am supposed to be, and I trust that goodness & #light will continue to rise on this #beautiful planet. 🌎🌿 Be #fearless my loves. You deserve all the #happiness in the world. All you have to do is open yourself up to receiving it. You have nothing to lose, except for falsehood, illusion, fear, ego, and any other parts of you that no longer serve your highest self. Lifting you all up in golden white light! 🌞🍃 #ecuador #alexandrasadventures

Ariyeh took this photo of me just a few days before Zion was born. I like it because of the #trees, the #snow, and the feelings of genuine bliss & gratitude I was filled with in that moment. I am now giving myself permission to return to / remain in this state of bliss & gratitude through every difficulty & challenge. Yes it's unideal not having a bathroom or cell service, and it's frustrating when pipes freeze or critters get into our food or trash, and it's a commitment to keep a fire going 24/7. But we still find ourselves cracking up all the time, singing songs & praising Jah, running & playing in the snow with Avalon, and remaining fully unified as a #family through it all. Living out here without distractions such as technology, small talk, places to go and people to see has forced us into a level of presence I never even knew was possible. We've been humbled by the elements, and have had to develop deep trust in #Pachamama. What a #blessing it is to experience life in this way. Constant #prayer. And #winter isn't over yet! We're now in the middle of another storm... Good thing we have lots of good books, yummy healthy snacks, all of our sacreds & medicines, and each other. ❤️ #home #forest #beautiful #earth #blessings #health #happiness #california #mountain #offgrid #alexandrasadventures

Evening prayers at Zion's birth spot.🌟 Today he is 8 weeks old. Wow. #Motherhood has opened my heart so much, bringing up all kinds of things from my own childhood, many of which I had no idea still needed healing. It's been quite challenging not having family & friends around for support during such vulnerable times... That's what we sacrificed though by moving so far out here. Many people warned me about the intensity of #birth, but nobody said anything about #postpartum and how important it is to have an extra strong support system during this time. Anyway~ My commitment to doing at least one loving thing for myself each day has been very nourishing for my mind, body, and soul. I've been praying more, resting more, eating only the purest foods, journaling, singing, moving my body, taking hot baths... When I miss my parents and crave their comfort, I close my eyes and picture Father Sky blessing me & my #family from above, and #Mother Earth cradling me as I cradle my baby. I #pray for the hearts, #health, & #happiness of all mothers & all #babies; for collective karmic healing & purification to occur through us; for our continued strength, faith, and #love in all situations. ❤️🌲 #mama #norcal #forest #home #blessed #tribedemama #alexandrasadventures

#Motherhood has awakened within me #beautiful aspects of my being which I never even knew existed. I greet each new day with new levels of patience, presence, understanding, compassion, warmth, and unconditional #love. I am honored. I am humbled. I am empowered. I am grateful for the challenges, #blessings, and #magic found in every moment. And I am committed to forever being in service to this precious #starseed who has chosen me as his #mama. ❤️ #family #baby #angel #earthchild #Zion #blessed #life #happiness #mother #roots #norcal #tribedemama #alexandrasadventures

Daughters of Pachamama, creating magic as sisters, strengthening & deepening our roots into the earth mother. Sending loving blessings of empowerment to all women everywhere.

Four months before our baby was to be born, we were guided to buy land in the forest & build a #birth temple for our family. At the time we had no idea how big of an adventure it would be to move fully off-grid, especially just before such a snowy winter, but we trusted in Creator's plan. And that was the theme of our birth: trusting in the power of Creation, and maintaining faith in the prayer of #Life. Our #beautiful baby boy Zion was born into his papa's arms at 1:02am on January 5th, 2016. He is #perfect in every way. We brought him into the world so peacefully, without any interventions or complications, here in the comfort & warmth of our home. It was snowing outside and we had the mountain to ourselves. Labor was strong and short (6 hours.) It was the most primitive & empowering experience of my life; the holiest ceremony. It was just me, Ariyeh, and our "midwolf" Avalon ~ they were the best birth team I could've ever asked for. They helped me feel so safe, confident, and supported. Some refer to this type of birthing as "unassisted birth," but we prefer to call it "most-assisted birth." I was assisted by my intuition, by the forces of #nature, by my family, by Spirit, by All that Is. I didn't want anyone poking at us or checking my progress. What felt the most #natural was to simply listen to the ancient #wisdom of my body, and to trust in the process. I knew that my body would know how to breathe, when to push, what position to be in, etc. Zion came out in three pushes with me squatting at our altar in the center of our yurt. Ariyeh caught him and Avalon got him breathing. It was pure magic. We cleaned up a little, then got into bed as a #family and snuggled until sunrise. We had a Lotus Birth, meaning we did not cut the umbilical cord. Instead we let it dry out, and preserved the placenta with salt, rosemary, and lavender. Yes we ate it, and it was by far the most nourishing meal I've ever had, ever! Thank you all for your support & prayers. I am so honored & so blessed to be a #mama 🌱✨ #homebirth #motherhood #truelove #newborn #starseed #angel #tribedemama #alexandrasadventures

38 weeks #pregnant 💗🌲 This recent Full Moon was magical. The whole #forest was white, and although our water pipes were frozen, maternal energies brought warmth, comfort, #inspiration, and #joy. I am currently experiencing the greatest sense of #peace than I have had in the entire past 9 months. We finally have hot running water, enough firewood for a couple of months, and a #birth plan that feels fully in alignment. It feels safe to surrender fully to this #life we have created here. My primitive Self feels safe & at #Home. With the birth of each new day, I feel more & more excited to birth this pure & precious soul into Earthly existence. After a deep San Pedro ceremony here in our home yesterday, and with the birth quickly approaching, I'm feeling new levels of closeness with my #angels & guides. Every moment feels so divinely guided & protected. The portal is opening, the realms are merging, and the highest vibration of goodness is coming soon in the form of a #beautiful & #healthy #baby boy. I am beyond honored to now be walking the path of #Motherhood. ✨🌍 #blessed #family #love #pregnancy #beauty #nature #offgridliving #earthmama #tribedemama #alexandrasadventures

Avalon & I at the #shasta headwaters this past July. So thankful to have this powerful #spiritwolf at my side in every moment. It's amazing, the more #pregnant I become, the more loving she is, giving us infinite kisses & cuddles, running free through the #forest and then coming #home the first time we call her, holding the most comforting space for me in every situation and teaching me what it means to be a #mama. What an honor it will be to have this #angel at my side during the birth. Our wise & precious midwolf ❤️ so #blessed 🌲🌞🍃 #family #bestfriend #happiness #love #husky #puppy #beauty #nature #earth #trees #beauty #alexandrasadventures

Birth #Art ✨ Sitting by the fire, letting my creative juices flow as the #snow continues to bless the whole #forest all around us 🌍 Thank you to our soul sister & brother @racheloftherose & @durrant111 for the special gifts they brought us for our baby boy's #birth altar, including this desert sage and #sacred stone from an ancient birthing cave in #Sedona. ❤️ Today we are 37 weeks pregnant, and I am feeling filled with #love & excitement. Thank you to all who have been sending loving support & encouragement. We will be opening our birth ceremony on Christmas Day ~ which means I get to stay cozied up in our temple in #peace, holding the #prayer strong until our little #earth angel decides it's time to enter this realm. 🌲❄️🌟 #family #pregnancy #crystals #blessed #alexandrasadventures

Oh these two precious beings! Lighting up the #forest & lighting up my world with the purest most joyful #love I have ever witnessed. So many reasons to be in gratitude ~ #family is number One 🌲💗✨ #forever #happiness #nature #winter #california #snow #smiles #blessed #trees #puppy #pregnancy #offgridliving #alexandrasadventures

Afternoon #juice & #reading 🌲 We got over two feet of #snow last night, and it's still coming down ❄️ Staying cozy inside with my #family, enjoying every last day of #pregnancy. Nourishing my mind, body & #spirit in every moment, preparing for the most #beautiful #birth ceremony 🌍 #forest #juicing #offgridliving #health #happiness #california #blessed #earth #mama #organic #peace #love #alexandrasadventures