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LA PALMA - SACRAL CHAKRA

LA PALMA - SACRAL CHAKRA (2nd center)

Our connection and ability to accept others and new experiences

LOCATION: Lower abdomen, about 2 inches below the navel and 2 inches in

GLAND OR HORMONE CENTER: Ovaries and testes

EMOTIONAL ISSUES: Creative expression, honouring your body, sexuality, relationships, feelings

IF THIS CHAKRA IS BALANCED WE FEEL: Abundant, pleasure, joy

IF THIS CHAKRA IS IMBALANCED WE MAY EXPERIENCE: Emotional instability, fear of change, sexual dysfunction, depression, addictions, dependency, co-dependency with people

PHYSICAL SYMPTOMS: Reproductive organs, kidneys, bowels, immune system

HEALING EXERCISE:

  • Pelvic thrust

  • Cobra yoga pose

HEALING FOODS:

  • Orange colored foods like oranges, carrots, mango, apricots, sweet potatoes

  • Nuts

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What to know about La Palma?

La Palma is known as the beautiful island because of its incredible landscapes, volcanoes, deep forests, several beaches and star-filled night skies. In Spanish the island is called "Isla de la Palma," and is usually abbreviated to "La Palma," which means the Island of Palms or Palm Island. La Palma is nicknamed "Isla Bonita" ("beautiful island").

In 2002 UNESCO declared the whole island of La Palma a World Biosphere Reserve. The total population is about 86,000 of which 18,000 (2003 data) live in the capital, Santa Cruz de la Palma.

Interesting fact: "The western flank of the Cumbre Vieja volcano would slide down westwards into the Atlantic ocean. There would be very strong earthquakes across La Palma while the flank was sliding. As the flank slid into the sea, it would create a very large wave called a mega-tsunami. This wave would move rapidly westwards.


Most of the energy of the wave would head straight out across the Atlantic towards the United States, Bahamas and the Caribbean, but a smaller wave or waves would head in other directions too. All these waves would get smaller as they cross the Atlantic. However scientists believe that they could still be as much as 50 metres high, for example, when they reach the east coast of the United States." If you're interested in the topic, you can read the full article here

What did I like most about the island?

  • Caldera de Taburiente National Park: A stunning park nestled within a mountain crater, featuring hiking trails, 2000m peaks, waterfalls, and majestic Canary pine trees.

  • Winding roads through the wild mountain ranges: Driving along these roads, surrounded by towering tree crowns, felt like an adventure in itself.

  • Flea market in Puntagorda: A charming market full of local treasures.

  • Organic shops: Quaint bio stores offering daily fresh, organic produce.

  • Volcano tour in Fuencaliente: Exploring the southern volcano was a memorable experience.

  • Long walks in the pine forests: Peaceful, rejuvenating, and grounding.

  • Stargazing at night: Seeing the stars so clearly was magical, and I spotted two shooting stars for the first time in my life!

CALDERA DE TABURIENTE NATIONAL PARK

This is the map of the volcano crater (Caldera) I hiked, which took a comfortable 6 hours from start to finish. "Caldera" translates to 'boiler' in English, and there are several different trails to explore within the 'boiler'. I chose the most popular route, which led me to the stunning Colorful Waterfall (Cascade de Colores). See the photos below.



FUENCALIENTE

I spontaneously hopped on a bus and asked the driver to take me to the final stop. Along the way, I sent a little request to the universe: "Take me somewhere I feel special, a unique place that offers me a new experience." The bus brought me to Fuencaliente, home to stunning volcano craters. Across from the volcano center was a vast pine forest with a hiking trail stretching over 15 km. The nearby village was peaceful and simple, with just two cafés open. I enjoyed a coffee and a sandwich in one of them before catching the last bus back to my accommodation in the evening.


These volcanoes are part of one of the island's most fascinating landscapes. They erupted in 1677 and 1971, with earlier volcanic activity forming the massive San Antonio crater, which is around 3,000 years old. It was truly a special place—powerful, pure, and majestic. Walking along the top of the crater felt surreal. In some areas, the ground was noticeably warmer, and I could feel the heat strongly in my knees and the insides of my thighs, though it was much less intense under my feet.


SOME OTHER PHOTOS


MY ACCOMMODATIONS

I booked two Airbnb accommodations: one was a hostel with wooden cabins, and the other was a camper van. My first stay, a charming wooden cabin high up in the mountains, was perfect for stargazing but ended earlier than expected due to issues with the place and my host's attitude. The listing mentioned WiFi, but there was neither WiFi nor phone reception. My host initially seemed friendly, offering to drive me into town to buy groceries and show me around the area. When I asked if he wanted to share the cost of petrol, he declined, only to charge me €10 at the end of the trip.


Things took a strange turn when the police stopped him at the market. He became visibly nervous, and after that, his mood shifted—he seemed anxious and angry. He drove me to one of his friends' house where I waited in the car for about half an hour. Sensing something was off, I asked him to take me back to the hostel, cutting the day short. Later that day, the police arrived at the hostel, and my host disappeared. I suspected the police had taken him away abruptly because he left his cooking unfinished in the kitchen, left no note for me, and his car was still on the property. With no phone reception or WiFi, I had no way to contact anyone.


Although I wouldn't recommend this place due to the experience, I must give huge thanks to Airbnb's customer service team, who were incredibly helpful and quick to assist me during the situation.

My second accommodation was a stationary camper van parked at a German couple’s property near Todoque. The couple had sold everything in Germany years ago and relocated to La Palma, leaving behind their city lives (they both ran businesses) for a more peaceful and fulfilling lifestyle. They now pursued their passions, hobbies, and new business ventures on the island. I found their story incredibly inspiring and started thinking about trying something similar with a partner!


I absolutely loved the camper van! It felt so safe and cozy, like being in a womb. Though it seemed small from the outside, it was surprisingly spacious and very comfortable. The only time I had doubts was when the weather turned windy, and I worried the van might be tossed over. But then I reminded myself that many others had stayed here before me without issue, so I figured I would be fine—and I was!


Check out the camper van tour below.


BENTONITE CLAY CLEANSE


Bentonite clay, or in other words, “healing clay” is known to cleanse and detoxify the body. Many people enjoy bentonite clay benefits by taking it internally (drinking and/or eating it), on top of using it externally on the skin.


How does bentonite clay work?

We come into contact with a range of toxins numerous times every day, as toxins are given off from common products like paint, cleaning supplies, markers, substances used in building homes, low-quality un-purified water, and even pesticides that are widely sprayed regions that have farming present. It is quite common to inject a range of different toxins just by breathing in the fumes that are present all around us, not to mention the toxins that we receive from an unhealthy diet filled with low-quality processed foods.

BENTONITE CLAY = ASH MADE FROM VOLCANOS

“Heavy metal toxins” usually refer to substances like mercury, cadmium, lead, and benzene. These can be found in the products previously mentioned, and also in foods that contain high fructose corn syrup or certain types of fish. Bentonite clay benefits your body by helping to expel many of these toxins (thus as part of a heavy metal detox) and fight various pathogens responsible for the disease, such as E. coli.

On top of being able to draw-out toxins from the body, the clay itself has a range of nutrients and an abundance of minerals, including calcium, magnesium, silica, sodium, copper, iron, and potassium. When ingested into the body, either in a drink form or by eating the clay, its vitamins and minerals are absorbed similarly to how a supplement would be. Therefore, some people use it as a supplement since clay is a natural source of important dietary nutrients. www.draxe.com

For more info and benefits of the clay please continue reading: https://draxe.com/10-bentonite-clay-benefits-uses/


Above is the type of clay I found in one of the local health stores so I gave it a "messy" go. I covered my whole body with it from hair to toes, waited for a little while then rinse it off. It is very easy to put the clay on and wash it off. It is not sticky or crumbly. As I didn't use up the package for my body I started to take the rest internally by swallowing a teaspoon clay mixed in water every evening before bed. Honestly drinking it is somewhat weird and I needed an extra cup of pure water afterward just to take the taste out of my mouth. Basically, this is mud. I was drinking mud! So you get the idea. My stomach took it well however when I drank it for an empty stomach (not eating for at least 6 hours before) it felt uncomfortable in my stomach. Nothing serious though.

Did I experience the healing effects of drinking bentonite clay?

The first noticeable sign of the clay detox was the appearance of stubborn pimples under both sides of my chin. Acne in this area is often linked to issues with the reproductive organs. Regardless, I continued drinking the clay daily until I finished the package, which lasted about a month or a bit longer. Though I didn't enjoy the taste, I’d consider doing it again because of the potential benefits.

The pimples didn’t disappear immediately, and even after three months, they continued to surface. Now, nine months after the clay detox, I can still feel faint marks of the acne under my chin. Occasionally, I get new pimples, but they are smaller and less inflamed than the ones I had during the treatment. Another positive change I noticed was a decreased craving for coffee while taking the clay, and my digestion improved—I found it easier to go to the toilet in the mornings than I did before.

LA PALMA - "creation or destruction" since "from here we can take the forces to regenerate our being" and "heal the emotions and strengthen our will to generate new realities" @Project Harwitum

My spiritual experience


Definitely destruction!

The energy on La Palma felt completely different from what I experienced on El Hierro. The grumpy attitude of the people stood out more than the island's healing energy, but I did have a healing experience and met some lovely, helpful people along the way too. I can’t say for sure if it was just me attracting these types of people, who only seemed to smile or offer help if I paid, or if it was truly the norm. It felt as if being a tourist was a mistake here. That said, the island itself is absolutely stunning—perfect for hikers and nature lovers who enjoy heights, pine trees, and volcanoes!


I had a massage on the island for €35, during which the therapist sensed my twin's energy in my body. This caught me off guard because she described my twin's personality exactly, and I’ve heard that twin energies can cross into each other’s bodies. Since my twin holds in a lot of negativity, like anger and hurt, it’s possible that these emotions have manifested in my own body. My health has declined drastically since I met him. I’m still unsure where this connection is leading, but it makes sense that if I’ve healed much of my own issues, there’s now space for his "baggage" to be dumped on me, as they say the feminine heals for the masculine.


And so, I leave you with Cascade de Colores, the magical waterfall that I hiked hours of highs and lows inside the national park just to see:

P.S.

Marijuana consumption was noticeable on the island. I frequently came across its smell in public places like the streets, markets, beaches, and car parks.


Thank you for reading!

The next island will be La Gomera - Solar Plexus.

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