INTENTION SESSION

Intentions are the foundation of any ceremonial work.

My first teacher said to me “The ceremony is the river and your intention is the canoe that takes you down that river.”

An intention can be compared to sailing with or without a compass. A healing ceremony can be a very confusing and challenging process. You can feel lost in the middle of the ocean. If you have set a solid intention you have a good compass to help guide you through and help make sense of the process. It can also be your solid anchoring point to help ground you in the times you most need it. It is never a good idea to sail without a compass and an anchor.

In my experience working in any ceremony, it is paramount to set a clear and solid intention that you feel confident with. Figuring out your intention can be a tall order. In my years of leading groups through ceremonies I have seen many people struggle with setting an intention. I have helped these people find and refine their intentions to get the most out of their healing ceremony. There is a lot of preparation, dedication and sacrifices to get ready for a ceremony. Why would you not prepare a clear intention to show up with? Remember you are doing the work, the ceremony is providing you a tool to experience what you need to heal yourself. You need to provide a direction and draw yourself a map to work with. 

How do we do this? I will guide you.

An intention can be anything we need it to be. It can be something very deep such as going into healing from abuse or addictions, however it doesn't always have to be going into our deepest darkness or trauma. Healing is a process and it takes the time it takes. There is no magic pill to fix us and we have to approach this work in confident steps that we are emotionally ready for.  We can explore intentions that might be considered more positive or lighter aspects of ourselves such as creativity or self love. We have to be careful of the rainbows and unicorn syndrome, where we avoid going deep, facing our shadows and doing the hard work we need to do.

Setting your intention depends on what you are ready to bring to the surface, what you are ready to explore and what you are ready to integrate after your ceremony. It is a delicate balance to navigate. I have the passion, knowledge and experience to help you set your best intention and properly prepare for your ceremony. I am dedicated to helping you be clear and confident in your personal development.

During a session, I will be asking personal questions which will be held in the upmost confidentiality and giving guidance and suggestions. Ultimately helping you navigate toward your truth. We will go through a process of discovery to find your best intention for your upcoming ceremony. I will help you go deep within to give voice to a meaningful intention aligned with what you need in this moment. I will also answer any questions you have about the ceremony process, how to work in the sacred space and anything technical you are curious about. Working together, we bring awareness to where you are now, and where you desire growth and change. Approaching the ceremony in truth, with knowing and clarity, will help crystalize and deepen the experience.

It is my honor to serve your process. 

I offer more than a decade of experience in ceremony work and addiction recovery—both on my own path and working 1-to-1 with coaching clients—in service to your growth.
— Kano Mai