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Theta Meditation for Renewal: Inspired by Nyepi's Sacred Stillness

Inspired by Nyepi, the Balinese Day of Silence, this meditation invites you to pause, breathe, and embrace deep stillness. Perfect for life’s transitions—whether stepping into a new season, a new year, or a new chapter within yourself—this practice helps you release the past like falling rain and plant seeds for clarity, renewal, and peace.
Find a cozy spot, let go of distractions, and allow yourself to be guided into deep relaxation. If you feel called, take a moment to journal afterward, capturing the insights and serenity you’ve cultivated.
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This meditation blends the sacred vibration of OM with theta-frequency binaural beats (4–8 Hz) to guide you into deep relaxation and renewal. Let these frequencies quiet the mind, release the past, and create space for clarity, peace, and new beginnings.
 
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On witchcraft and the mystical world of Tarot with Fio Gede Parma

A new episode of our Sensitive Matters Podcast is live and together with this week’s guest Fio Gede Parma. Christina takes us onto an exciting journey of witchcraft, spirituality, and our profound connection to nature.  
In this conversation, Christina and Fio discuss the importance of acknowledging indigenous lands and the cultural significance of witchcraft, particularly in relation to marginalized voices. Fio shares insights into their personal practices and the role of nature in witchcraft, emphasizing the sacredness of emotions and the present moment.
Their exchange explores Fio’s deep connection to Bali, exploring the cultural and spiritual significance of their heritage. They discusses the role of tarot as a tool for meditation and insight, emphasizing its historical roots and practical applications. The conversation shifts to a collective tarot reading, offering guidance for the future, highlighting the importance of gratitude and friendship in navigating challenges. Fio also shares their literary works and upcoming projects, inviting listeners to explore the realms of magic and spirituality.
We truly hope you enjoy this sparkly and magical episode. Listen and share with us your key take aways of this episode! And if you like, leave us a review and your feedback below!  

Navigating the cosmic shifts of 2025 with Virginia Rosenberg

Podcast Chapters
01:31 Introduction to Astrology and Healing Arts
06:03 The Journey to Astrology: A Personal Path
10:52 Inner Sight and the Connection to Earth
15:42 Embodied Astrology: Integrating Body and Cosmos
21:31 Astrology's Role in Understanding Global Events
29:18 Reflections on 2024 and the Transition Ahead
31:12 The Shift in Power Dynamics
34:34 Spiritual Rebirth and Transformation
37:25 The Call for Participation
40:18 Navigating the Unknown in 2025
46:47 The Transition from Pisces to Aries
50:39 Local Action and Community Empowerment
55:54 Reimagining Freedom and Potential
01:00:07 Rediscovering Individual and Collective Identity
A new episode of our Sensitive Matters Podcast has launched and in this one Christina Zipperlen takes us among the stars as she speaks with intuitive astrologer and seer Virginia Rosenberg.
In this fascinating and almost mystical conversation, Christina and Virginia explore their journeys of self-discovery through astrology, emphasizing the importance of inner sight and embodied practices. Virginia discusses the healing aspects of astrology, the interconnectedness of personal and collective experiences, and offers insights into the astrological themes for 2025, including the significance of water and the transition of Pluto into Aquarius.
The conversation highlights the need for spiritual transformation and self-governance in the face of historical shifts. The discussion also touches on the transition from the end of one zodiac cycle to the beginning of another, particularly with Pluto moving into Aquarius, as well as the themes of freedom, identity, and the necessity of tending to both our bodies and communities during these transformative times. 
Virginia is an astrologer, a seer, guide, and writer with a background in cultural anthropology, taoist inner alchemy, and healing arts. With a unique approach to astrology, she helps individuals better understand themselves, their relationships, and their experience of Earth and cosmos. Virginia is known for her perspective that astrology is a tool for healing, cultural evolution, and connecting people to their embodied, intuitive wisdom
We truly hope you enjoy this episode. Listen and share with us your key take aways of this episode! And if you like, leave us a review and your feedback below!
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ABOUT OUR HOST:
Christina Zipperlen is the designer and founder of Ananda Soul, but her journey doesn’t end there. She is now a mom to a beautiful daughter named Jaya Ariel, and also a writer and counselor, helping others to heal trauma, find their authentic self, and feel safe and whole as they walk through this life. She uses a somatic approach combined with Compassionate Inquiry to form a deep understanding of how the body, mind, and soul are undeniably interwoven.
 
Interested? You can learn more by visiting www.SensitiveMatters.com 
 

Special Episode: A meditation for deep nourishment and self-care

This is a meditation for deep nourishment and self-care. This practice has been recorded during our first Moon Gathering in October 2024.
As we all know this last coming stretch of the year can be a busy and overwhelming time with the holidays ahead, family and friends get togethers and more. Here is an invitation for you to pause and replenish your energy, so you may meet all that is to come with grace and patience and presence and love.
Grab a cushion or blanket, find yourself in your most comfortable seat or lie down and allow yourself to be carried into a safe space.

Financial Freedom with Mel Loh

A new episode of our Sensitive Matters Podcast has launched and this time we speak about the hot topic of Financial Empowerment and Wealth.
In this enlightening conversation, Christina Zipperlen and Mel Loh explore the multifaceted nature of wealth and financial empowerment. They discuss the importance of redefining wealth beyond mere monetary accumulation, emphasizing holistic well-being, personal finance education, and the need to break societal taboos surrounding money. The dialogue also highlights the unique challenges women face in financial conversations and the importance of fostering a supportive environment for discussing finances openly. Ultimately, they envision a future where financial education is accessible to all, leading to a more equitable society.
Mel Loh is a passionate advocate for personal finance education and empowering individuals towards financial freedom and well-being. With a background in business strategy consulting and advisory for mission-driven organizations and entrepreneurs, Mel's journey has taken her across diverse industries including tech, crypto, regenerative real estate, wellness, and leadership development.
We truly hope you enjoy this episode. Listen and share with us your key take aways of this episode! And if you like, leave us a review and your feedback below!

Pregnancy, birth and motherhood with Emily Kuser

After a long hiatus, or in other words – pregnancy, birth and new motherhood –  our Sensitive Matters podcast is finally back!
We begin this new chapter with a unique episode: a heart-to-heart conversation with my best friend Emily Kuser. Emily is a yoga and embodiment teacher who currently lives in Bali and had a baby two months before my daughter Jaya Ariel was born.
In this podcast episode, we discuss our shared journey of pregnancy, birth, and motherhood. We reflect on the experience of being pregnant at the same time and raising our daughters just two months apart.
We dive deep into the process of unlearning myths and challenging societal narratives about pregnancy and birth, how living in Bali influences our choices and how it has shaped our approach to motherhood and personal healing.
The conversation touches on themes of independence, grief, and the importance of cycle awareness and feminine wisdom. We share ways on living healthily and treating our bodies, we tap into the question of whether yoga is still good for women, and share our prayers for our own daughters.
It is a juicy first episode of the season that taps into the importance of ancestral healing, choices that go against societal norms, and the power of the postpartum period. We reflect on the unlearnings and transformations we have experienced during pregnancy and how it has shaped their lives moving forward.
So - get ready for this slightly unusual episode as it is simply a conversation between two best friends in my bedroom while our babies were sleeping. Join us as we share our dreams, fears, prayers and insights on this journey of motherhood and simply being alive in these times.
We truly hope you enjoy this episode. Listen and leave us a review and your feedback below!

A grounding meditation: recharge yourself with Mother Earth and give it right back

Having existed in this world in the last few years meant having subscribed to wobbly, bumpy and often times weird tides of life, whether we wanted it or not. Collective changes, personal challenges, triggers and displaced nervous systems were felt and experienced on many levels. But there was also a lot of positive outcome. It is what life does. The good and the bad go hand in hand. And this gives us the power of choice. Even in those moments where it didn’t feel like it.
Earth day is this month
– on April 22nd. It is a day that reminds us of our collective responsibility towards resources - the Earth’s and ours as humans. Earth Day is not just about planting trees, cleaning up beaches, or reducing carbon emissions. It's also about fostering a deeper connection with nature and recognizing our place within the intricate web of life. Similarly, being grounded in oneself involves finding stability and balance amidst the chaos of modern life. Just as we strive to nurture the Earth, we must also cultivate our inner landscapes to promote harmony and resilience.
 
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HER STORIES – Life in a female body | EP03 with Sophie Siegel

In October we launched a new podcast mini series HER STORIES – Life in a female body. Our first episode was with Emily Kuser in which we explored the experience of living and growing a new life in a pregnant body. Our second episode featured 68 year old Soma Temple and her story of how she moved through the ages.
Bodies come in many shapes, sizes, ages and stages of health. As humans and almost on a daily basis, we are exposed to standardized perceptions of what a beautiful, strong and healthy body and their features should look and feel like. We meet peer judgement, silent judgement and our own self-talk, oftentimes without even asking where these ways of thinking and believing are truly coming from.
In this series ‘HER STORIES – Life in a female body’ we interviewed an incredible mix of inspiring women that all represent in their own ways different facets and aspects of beauty with having on thing in common: they are without any doubt beautiful. 
Our third interview is with Sophie Siegel, also known as Sophie Sofree, Musician, Ecstatic Dance Djane, Spaceholder and Mama of little Mila. In this interview Sophie shares her experience in her female body, what it is like to grow up as the daughter of a model, how she experienced her body prior to becoming pregnant and what initiations she and her little family went through.
We hope it touches something within you!

Special Episode: Heart Meditation to Stay in Your Center by Christina Zipperlen

I put this meditation together as a gift for those of you who wish to find ways to feel into their hearts, to live, speak and act from this place and to curiously explore the pathways within and around it.
The world can be a busy and hectic place. Especially shortly before the Holiday season, especially on Black Friday. Many seek to claim your attention right this moment in time and we are glad you landed here, with us, in a space of reprieve.
As the wise Rumi once said
“If the light is in your heart, you will find your way home.”
I think this quote beautifully shares every reason why we should be in our hearts more, today more than ever: to find our own ways as we dare to get out of our way and to see and feel with clarity, but only when we are truly tapped into our hearts.
With this offering you are invited to come to meet yourself in all facets of who you are. To leap out of the current role you find yourself in right this moment in time and to take a grounded seat within your own chest. May this bring out the beauty of your own heart and may you take action to lift it like a prayer to the sky.
A few instructions
Grab a cushion or blanket, find yourself in your most comfortable seat or lie down and allow yourself to be carried into a safe space.
After the meditation, if you feel like it, grab pen and paper and write from your heart whatever floods your being. Let it be a reminder for you of what it feels like to be in your own heart.
 
“As you live Deeper in the Heart, the Mirror gets clearer and cleaner.” – Rumi

HER STORIES – Life in a female body | EP02 with Soma Temple

Last week we launched our new podcast mini series HER STORIES – Life in a female body. Our first episode was with Emily Kuser in which we explored the experience of living and growing a new life in a pregnant body. 
Bodies come in many shapes, sizes, ages and stages of health. As humans and almost on a daily basis, we are exposed to standardized perceptions of what a beautiful, strong and healthy body and their features should look and feel like. We meet peer judgement, silent judgement and our own self-talk, oftentimes without even asking where these ways of thinking and believing are truly coming from.
In this series ‘HER STORIES – Life in a female body’ we interviewed an incredible mix of inspiring women that all represent in their own ways different facets and aspects of beauty with having on thing in common: they are without any doubt beautiful. 
Our second interview is with Soma Temple, who is 68 year old, owner of Om Rudraksha, her own mala company and a close member of our community in Bali, Indonesia.  
In this episode we explore with Soma her story of moving through the ages and what it feels like to be in a 68 years old body today. We hope you will love it!