montero healing arts
megan pilar montero
morning meditation with grandmother ocean
Sunday, August 30, 8:00-9:00am
Natural Bridges State Beach in Santa Cruz
Do you recall how good it feels to go to the ocean, how it calms your worries and quiets your mind, how your shoulders drop, and you can breathe more deeply?
This offering was born out of my own desire to spend more time in Nature and more time with community. From what I hear others are craving that too, yet we don’t seem to motivate on our own. So I thought, what if we went together?
At this gathering, we’ll take time to experience and deepen our relationship with Grandmother Ocean to bring more balance and healing to our lives. I’ll share my practice from my 19 years experience as a Granicera or Weather Worker in the Nahua indigenous tradition of central Mexico and as a healer and ceremony leader in the same tradition.
This offering is less about ‘learning’ and more about ‘experiencing’ Nature.
What we’ll do:
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We’ll take a short walk through the park to sit on the beach by Grandmother Ocean. (15 min)
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I’ll share about the time-honored and traditional relationships between humans and the living world of Nature. (15min)
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We’ll do a simple ritual of honoring Grandmother Ocean and meditate with her. (20min)
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We’ll share our experiences. (10min)
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You can stay longer at the beach or walk back together to the entrance to the park.
I think you’ll enjoy our time together with Grandmother Ocean if:
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You love how it feels when you’re by the ocean, in the forest or in your garden.
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You’d like to connect more with other heart-centered, Nature loving humans.
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You’re open to having a relationship of reciprocity with Nature.
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You’re drawn to indigenous ways of living.
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You crave deeper meaning, purpose and connection.
Feedback from participants:
“I love these morning meditations!"
“I had the most pleasant and peaceful meditation morning with Megan, at Natural Bridges State Beach. Whenever I am in the company of nature and Megan in particular, it can be guaranteed that the I will experience the most profound perspectives and insights that come out of those experiences and this event offered that and more. It was very special! How incredible that something so simple could provide something so amazing."
morning meditation with grandmother ocean
Sunday, August 30, 8:00-9:00am
Donations are welcome
Sliding scale $10-$20
Send your donation through:
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Zelle: 831-588-5424
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PayPal: megan@monterohealingarts.com (friends & family)
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Venmo: @megan-montero-1 (friends & family)
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Or bring cash for the basket.
Please Note: When you sign up for this event you’ll be added to my newsletter Healing Reflections and receive my reflections on caring for your spiritual wellbeing and fostering relationships with the divine living world. You’re welcome to opt out at any time.
Meeting place:
Meet at the Delaware Avenue entrance to Natural Bridges State Beach in Santa Cruz.
What to bring:
Bring layers for cold, windy or foggy weather and a sun hat in case it gets warm. We’ll be sitting on the beach so bring a blanket if that would make you more comfortable. We won’t be swimming but will put our feet in the water.
If you have any questions please email me. I look forward to spending time with you by the Grandmother Ocean!
Love and blessings,
Megan
PS Please invite your friends to join us.
About Megan Pilar Montero
Megan was initiated as a Granicera or Weather Worker in the Nahua indigenous tradition of central Mexico in 2007. She is also a Tepahtiani or Traditional Healer in the same tradition. After completing an ancient process of apprenticeship and building relationships with sacred medicine sites in Mexico through pilgrimage, she went through an initiatory process to become a Tepahtiani. In 2021 she began offering traditional Nahua healing at her home healing space in Santa Cruz, California.
Megan has been leading semi-annual community rain ceremonies in Santa Cruz since 2015 to help people re-establish a balanced relationship with the Weather Spirits and all of Nature.
To learn more about how she came to be part of this tradition and more about the lineage click here.
