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The Makaranda Method

My mission is to teach humans how to heal themselves through actively listening to the mind, body, soul, Spirit & nature to find peace in the present moment. Together we discover your unique expression of wholeness.

My practice uses the pillars of mindset + meditation, movement, nurturing and nature to do this work together.

Through this work I help humans rediscover embody their wholeness to empower them to become and remain their own healers for the duration of their lifetime.

MY JOURNEY

I’m so glad you found us! My name is Eleanor Medina and I created The Makaranda Method because I believe the world needs a new kind of therapeutic approach to healing. Far too often, traditional therapists look for the sickness. “What is wrong?” they ask. Instead, I aim to understand you. I teach about wholeness, asking “What does your behavior mean? Where does this come from? What can we learn about your wounding so we can thank your protectors & with compassion, shift your attention to live in the present moment?” I offer tools like meditation, somatic experiencing & loving kindness practices. You have to opportunity to learn how to slow down your mind enough to listen to your bodies clear messages.

WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT ME

I believe transformation happens when you are seen as whole. The Makaranda Method uses a wholistic approach that views the mind, body, soul, Spirit, community, and environment as an ecosystem. We use teachings and practices from a blend of several healing modalities to explore how all things are connected. Nature, meditation, and self-exploration are our access points to embodied healing. This is a unique approach that looks beyond pathology. We work with the belief that the body knows how to heal. Through a series of in-depth programs, you learn how to listen to your innate wisdom. The Makaranda Method practices through one-one, group, and retreat work.

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Favorite quote/piece of advice?
How you do anything is how you do everything.

What activity instantly calms you?
Meditation

Top 3 favorite podcasts?
Tara Brach

Who are your role models and teachers?
Tara Brach, Jack Kornfield, Tiame, my clients, my parents, everyone I meet!

What advice would you give your younger self?
It's not what you think it's going to look like and trust that is all unfolding as it should.

Favorite morning ritual?
Meditation followed by homemade latte with oat milk, local Colorado honey, splash of vanilla and lions mane mushroom powder.

How do you define success?
Living a life filled with passion, purpose and pleasure.

Top 3 favorite books?
When Things Fall Apart - Pema Chodron Into the Magic Shop - James R. Doty MD Wild Mind - Bill Plotkin

What’s your WHY that inspires you to teach?
I teach mindfulness and wholistic healing because it is the only thing that matters to me. When we don't have health, we have nothing.

What motivates and empowers you?
My team and my clients! The healing and transformation that happens because this work with psychedelics. And to see the change in real life!

What is your superpower or spirit animal and why?
Superpower is my presence that allows for people to feel safe to speak truth about what is really happening in their lives. My spirit animal is the Golden Eagle!

What is your favorite part of your profession?
Learning about people's complexity and loving them through the parts of themselves they reject. And honoring them through their beauty and wholeness!