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The Mystics Refuge was created to give you the tools to create a space of peace and surrender within yourself.

03/23/2026

Some places aren’t meant to be rushed through.

In early August, we followed the coast of Albania, beginning in Vlorë, where we slept on the beach beneath the stars and woke with the sea. Days unfolded slowly, without needing to be planned.

Through Gjirokastër, Përmet, Langarica Canyon and all the spaces in between, it felt like time softened. Nothing to chase, nowhere to get to, just the rhythm of the road, the mountains, the water and friends.

There’s a certain clarity that comes when you stop trying to hold onto a moment… and just let yourself be inside it.

Lately, I’ve been returning to these memories, a reminder of how simple things can be when you let them be ❤️

03/18/2026

In late August, I traveled to Theth, a place I had dreamed of seeing before returning to Canada.

I set out to hike the trail from Theth to Valbona. Historically known as the only mountain route that once served as a vital, and often treacherous, pedestrian connection between the remote communities of Theth and the Valbona Valley.

I had no real sense of what the terrain would be like, only that it would be long, and that I would be doing it alone. Roughly 7-10 hours with a 3500 ft elevation. 🥲

With a backpack carrying weeks’ worth of my life, I began the climb.

Somewhere along the way, I met another traveler, and for part of the journey, we walked together. What felt uncertain at first became lighter, even as the path led us steadily upward.

Like all things in travel, we eventually went our separate ways.

That night, in a small mountain lodge, I experienced something I still can’t fully explain. Every time I closed my eyes, I was met with vivid, almost surreal images. As if I were standing at the top of the mountains, looking down from above. As soon as I felt the sense of dropping I was transformed into a thousand butterflies or rats of sunlight scattered throughout.

There was a strange duality in it. A deep, overwhelming sense of aliveness… and at the same time, a quiet, grounding fear as I looked out over the vastness below.

And somehow, within that feeling, there was peace.

The mountains have a way of leaving a mark on you.

03/12/2026

28 years ago, our dad had dreams of a better life for us. 28 years ago today we left our home land, everything we knew and moved to Canada. Our parents sacrificed their way of living, their culture, their land. Albania will always be our mother land, but Canada is our home. Both my homes shaped who I am today. The depth I feel coarses through my veins, my lineage lives in me, healing as I transform the old into the new.
Thank you mom and dad.
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03/08/2026

Greece you stole my heart.

Today I'm feeling nostalgic and it dawned on me that I haven't even looked at the photos of my short trip to Greece last summer with a few lovely friends.
We spent a few days driving around beach hopping, and sleeping under the star lit skies. Venturing off the beaten path, getting lost, crashing a church event (respectfully and accidentally), cooking meals together and listening to music in the car.
My favourite beach was Porto Katsiki. I did not want to leave. I wanted to become a mermaid and live there forever.
Na ka marrë malli shumë.

03/17/2022

Benefits of Brahmari Pranayama:
1.Calms and quiets the mind.
2. Releases cerebral tension.
3. Stimulates the pineal and pituitary glands, supporting their proper functioning.
4. Soothes the nerves.
5. Relieves stress and anxiety.
6. Dissipates anger.

03/16/2022

Here's another pranayama practice for you: Bhastrika Pranayama.
Can be practiced daily, right after Kapalabhati Pranayama.

Pranayama practices are wonderful for regulating your nervous system.
Try this one out.

Again thank you and for all the teachings you've passed down. For dedicating your lives to the practice of yoga. For honouring the lineages of teachers that have held this practice sacred for so many decades.

Namaste!

03/15/2022

How to do Kapalbhati Pranayama.
My favourite. I will practice this in the morning, or when I'm feeling very stressed out and my energy is sporadic.

If you have any questions feel free to leave them down below and I'll answer them!
Thank you for teaching this with so much reverence and respect for the practice.
❤️

02/28/2022

Feeling out of sorts.
Try this 3 minute Grounding practice and tell me how you feel!
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02/08/2022

Fear...
We build up these walls so we don't experience fear. We try to create these lives of comfort, instead we create walls upon walls so high, we build a castle around our selves. And we stay within the confines of this finite reality, blocking off anything that's beyond.
The infinite is beyond, but we're too afraid to explore it. Were afraid of letting go because we don't know what lies beyond. Infinite means anything is possible and most of us are afraid of the unpredictability of endless possibilities.
I used to be a person who took many risks, and I did so with an open heart. But I've found myself confined in the comforts of the castle I build around myself lately.
Maybe it's the pandemic, maybe I'm afraid, but all I know is that there's no way I can stay trapped in my comfortable castle much longer.
It's time to break free, loosen the bo***ge I've tied around myself.

Who's with me on this one?

02/07/2022

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Happy Sunday y'all!

I spent the day organizing, preparing and cleaning. I missed most of the gorgeousness outside, but I'm feeling relieved I got to prepare for the week ahead.
Now it's time to draw a bath and chill!
🛀
Hope y'all had a great day!
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02/05/2022

Oftentimes, we believe that happiness is the absence of difficulties, adversity, or anything negative.
Everything must go "perfectly" in order for us to feel content in the present moment.
Really, happiness is a choice we make despite what's "lacking" or less than perfect in our lives.
Everyday, we must choose.
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